Tuesday, August 11, 2015

First Chapter Tuesdays/Teaser Tuesdays - August 11th

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Every Tuesday Diane at Bibliophile By the Sea hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where we share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book we are reading or thinking about reading soon. Care to join us?

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If you'd like to play along on Teaser Tuesdays, just click the button above.


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This week I'm featuring one of the books I'll be reading soon.



First chapter....

If it hadn't been for the herd of wild animals thundering through my kitchen, I wouldn't have agreed to my best friend's plan so quickly. I don't live on a Montana ranch or an African preserve, but my suburban Washington, D.C., home more than qualifies as a zoo, especially on playgroup days.

"Mommy's on the phone!" I yelled as four kids screeched by, seemingly oblivious. Two of them were mine, so I blamed myself for their manners. But where was Irene, the other mom? I hoped she wasn't using Jack and Sophie's bathroom upstairs, which looked like it had been hit by a monsoon. That's what happens when you bathe children while devouring People magazine. Things get out of hand. It had been the most peaceful time of day so far.


Teaser....

"What do you mean missing?" I asked.

"She hasn't shown up for anything this week. Not checkups, not counseling, not even classes."

"What kind of classes? Childbirth?"

What do you think?  Would you keep reading?


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21 comments:

  1. Beth FAugust 11, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I would keep reading! I like the teaser and the opener. Plus I like a good light mystery.

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  2. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 11, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    That made me chuckle, I'd read more Yvonne.

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  3. Jenn ValmonteAugust 11, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Oh yes, I would keep reading!

    My teaser is HERE.

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  4. sherry fundinAugust 11, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    For sure, keep reading.

    sherry @ fundinmental My TT

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  5. Nadene @Ttly Addicted 2 ReadingAugust 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    I would definitely keep reading. Here is my TT
    http://totallyaddictedtoreading.blogspot.com/2015/08/teaser-tuesday-22.html?zx=67b31af5feeb01d9

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  6. Kathy MartinAugust 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    I would keep reading. This sounds like a lot of fun. The teaser on my adult blog comes from Deceptions by Kelley Armstrong this week. Happy reading!

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  7. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianAugust 11, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Sounds like a fun read!

    My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/08/first-chapter-first-paragraph-116.html

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  8. KayAugust 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    I love that opening. Sounds really funny. The teaser sounds fun as well. Putting this one on my list. :-)

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  9. Sandra NachlingerAugust 11, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Love the description in the opening. This sounds like a book I'd enjoy.
    My Tuesday post features THE LAND OF MANGO SUNSETS.

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  10. StormiAugust 11, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Oh I am intrigued! :)

    Stormi
    Teaser

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    A wild day and sounds like it is going to get a lot wilder!
    Mine this week: https://madamevauquer.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/sue-grafton-undertow-kinsey-millhone/

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  12. Literary FelineAugust 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Oh, how I can relate! LOL I would definitely keep reading. Thanks for sharing, Yvonne!

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 11, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Oh, I really loved the excerpts...and the MC's voice would keep me engaged. She sounds funny, while being overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's mine: “X: (KINSEY MILLHONE BOOK #24)”


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  14. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    This one is right up my alley and I have it on my wish list. Sounds so fun!

    Here's my TT - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/08/11/teaser-tuesdays-125-a-big-little-life-by-dean-koontz/

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  15. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Sounds good, I would keep reading.

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  16. Ann SummervilleAugust 11, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Great idea.

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  17. fredamansAugust 11, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    The beginning is such a relatable moment to most moms. LOL
    Sounds like a great read!

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  18. Katherine PAugust 11, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    I'd definitely keep reading! And I can totally relate to that first paragraph.

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  19. BeaAugust 12, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    Looks fun, I'd keep reading. :)

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  20. Girl Who ReadsAugust 12, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Love the cover. It sounds like a fun read. Girl Who Reads

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  21. AnonymousAugust 13, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I guess. I would have to be in a really lighthearted mood for this one. I love the cover and the title.

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