Norm Geras in the UK takes part in a silly but fun task making the rounds: Pick up the nearest book; open to page 123; find the fifth sentence; post the next three sentences.

My nearest book is Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis, and here are the sentences:

"It's not healthy, locking yourself away in here so you can eat pies and read all these monstrous books with f's for s's. Not a wholesome life, Lamar. I want to talk to you about Miss Hine and a new arrangement."

You're supposed to tag five other bloggers to participate, but I'll just tag everyone instead. If you care to share, visit the comments section below.