It Was a Dark & Stormy Night

All That Reading is Going to Pay Off

Recommended by Claire Valley

If you are like me, you jump at the chance to discuss books with anyone who will listen or is simply within shouting distance. I also enjoy friendly literary competition. Join the two together and you get the interesting game of first lines: It Was a Dark & Stormy Night. On hot summer evenings, when you don't feel like attending a poetry slam or essay reading, you might think of hosting a gaming night of literary proportions. With friends, in teams, you will rack your brains to identify the author or title of a literary work - from a range of genres - from its first line only. If you think this sounds too easy, don't worry, there is opportunity for literary sabotage. If you think it sounds difficult, and aren't surrounded by ruthless competitors, there is also opportunity for giving hints.

Insider Info: In Chicago, the game can be purchased at the Newberry, 57th Street, and Women and Children First bookstores. The Newberry and 57th Street have even hosted game nights in the past; after you practice, perhaps you can talk them into hosting another!

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