First Chapter, First Paragraph, is a meme hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea. Anyone can play — just copy the first paragraph of the first chapter (or prologue) and include a picture of the book cover. Leave your link at Bibliophile by the Sea. This week I’m hoping to read Ahab’s Wife: Or, The Star-Gazer by Sena Jeter Naslund:
Chapter 1: A Mild Blue Day
Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last. Yet, looking up — into the clouds — I conjure him there: his gray-white hair; his gathered brow; and the zaggy mark (I saw it when lying with him by candlelight and, also, taking our bliss on the sunny moor among curly-cup gumweed and lamb’s ear). And I see a zaggy shadow now in the rifting clouds. That mark started like lightning at Ahab’s temple and ran not all the way to his heel (as some thought) but ended at Ahab’s heart.
Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, now being hosted by Ambrosia of The Purple Booker.
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! So, from the same novel:
Even as a child, I wanted to know what words meant and marked those occasions when I did learn as memorable. (p.1)
His ghost rides by in black; standing at his knee, the whip, its lash dangling like a thin banner. (p.2)
What do you think? Would you keep reading? Maybe you’ve already read this book. Tell us your thoughts.
Interesting teaser!
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Those quotes are quite powerful. I’m a bit curious now. Thank you for sharing!
My Teaser Tuesday is: Conversion by Katherine Howe
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I take it that this is some sort of retelling of ‘Moby Dick’? Are you enjoying reading it? The writing style certainly packs a punch. Thank you for sharing it.
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I’m not sure exactly what it is yet. I’ll let you know when I’m further along. Thanks for stopping by.
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You’re welcome – I’m looking forward to hearing more about this one.
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Lorraine, I read this one about 10 years ago when it was first released and thought it was pretty good. Hope u enjoy it.
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LOVE the description in your Teaser and in the opening. “Taking our bliss” is such a lovely phrase.
My Tuesday post features A Thread of Truth.
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Great opening line. This is a book that I wanted to read when it was first published. Thanks for reminding me about it.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
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At first glance, I didn’t think I’d want to read this. That powerful, descriptive writing drew me right in.
My TT from House Of Seven Days
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Oh my, that’s one interesting beginning. Happy reading! Thanks for sharing … and visiting my blog…
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Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. Enjoy your pick, too.
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Fascinating! Thanks for sharing and tempting me. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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I have not read this book, though I first saw it years ago. It’s quite a long one, isn’t it? I don’t know that it would be for me, but I do hope you enjoy it.
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