"I see them as others do not; even their owners probably don't see them from this perspective. Twice a day, I am offered a view into other lives, just for a moment. There's something comforting about the sight of strangers safe at home."
So begins The Girl on the Train, a debut mystery thriller by Paula Hawkins and January's MashableReads book selection.
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The novel follows Rachel, an English commuter who comes to know a young couple through brief glimpses into their home on the way to and from work. After witnessing a shocking event at the couple's house, Rachel gets wrapped up in a mystery of lies and secrets that could not only ruin the subject but also Rachel herself.
Inspired by The Girl on the Train's focus on perspective and commuting, we want you to show us a view from your morning commute for this month's MashableReads social challenge. Your photos can be anything from a mural you see in your subway station to a panorama of your cityscape -- and there's no need to spy on your neighbors!
A photo posted by Mashable (@mashable) on Jan 27, 2015 at 5:11pm PST
To enter, share a photo of your morning commute to Instagram using the hashtag #MashReads by 11:59 p.m ET. on Monday, Feb. 2.
We'll feature our favorite submissions on Mashable, and one submission will be chosen as our grand-prize winner. For official rules, click here.