Friday Book Beginnings & Book Blogger Hop

Book Beginnings on Fridays by Rose City Reader - Share the opening sentence (or so) of the book you are reading this week. You can also share from a book that caught your fancy, even if you are not reading it right now.


"I was beginning to believe that I was never going to see a horse capture the Triple Crown." American Pharoah by Joe Drape

This is the first sentence from the author's note at the beginning of the book, and I'm in total agreement. I wasn't even alive in 1978 when Affirmed claimed the title. I was beginning to think it couldn't be done.

Q: Have you ever read a Nicholas Sparks romance novel? If so, what is your opinion on his endings? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

A: No, I haven't read anything by Nicholas Sparks as I don't read a lot of romance.

Comments

  1. Literary FelineFebruary 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM

    American Pharoah sounds interesting. I've never really followed horse racing so am not sure I would pick it up to read, but I hope you are enjoying it! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Idea-ist @ GetLostinLitFebruary 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM

      I'm enjoying it a lot; I can still hear the announcer calling the race, so its interesting to see what got AP there.

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  2. Anne@HeadFullofBooksFebruary 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM

    Every once in a while I take a peek at horse racing but most of the time I don't pay too much attention. How do you think this book would suit me? -Anne@Headfullof books

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    1. Idea-ist @ GetLostinLitFebruary 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM

      If you're looking for more information on horse racing without getting bogged down in an info dump, it does reference a lot of information about the racing industry, plus notable champions both historic and modern... For me it's reading as a feel-good story, with the exception of maybe the first chapter which details the breeding industry a little too closely, I think there's a lot of things to like about this book. Plus, as a racing fan I do feel like the first horse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown is worth remembering. so if you're looking for a hero story you might like it.

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  3. Breana M.February 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM

    I've never really paid a lot of attention to horse racing, but I have heard of American Pharoah. I never knew there was a book about him. Have a great weekend!

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  4. The Fantasy PrincessFebruary 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM

    I haven't read any of Nicholas Sparks books although I have some on my shelves. I have seen a few of the movies.

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readFebruary 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Yeah I only read my one back in my youth when I didn't have enough paranormal books to read and was resorted to read the occasional contemporary book. I call those the dark days!

    Thanks for visiting my BBH!

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  6. AngieFebruary 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM

    Horse racing is a topic that fascinates me; so much that I have collected some of artist Fred Stone's prints of the Kentucky Derby winners. And now I am going to need to add this to my TBR list because what a great story American Pharoah is.

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  7. SnapdragonFebruary 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM

    I have watch tons of horse racing movies but, never read any horse racing books. American Pharoah sound like an interesting read.

    https://snapdragonalcoveblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/how-do-i-read-book-series/

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  8. Hena TayebFebruary 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM

    I have never read a Nicholas Sparks novel.

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