First Chapter, First Paragraph has a new host, I’d Rather Be At The Beach, you can reach here. Easy to participate. Include your book title and author, a picture of the cover, and quote the first (or first two) paragraph(s) from the book. Leave your link at the blog site along with a comment on what is posted there. Learn about other books people are reading by visiting their blogs and noting their excerpts.
Today’s First Chapter, First Paragraph is from The Alice Network by Karen Quinn:
May, 1947 Southampton
The first person I met in England was a hallucination. I brought her with me, onboard the serene ocean liner that had carried my numb, grief-haunted self from New York to Southampton.
I’m hosting this Tuesday’s Tantalizing Teasers which is easy to participate in. It may not appear every week but when it does, it will always be on Tuesday. To participate, show the title, author, and cover, and choose a random (or not) quote to share with other readers (two or three sentences), and leave a comment with the link to your own tantalizing teaser for the day. Here’s my quote from the above book:
The streetlamps sent a blurry light through the curtains, half-illuminating the dark hallway. I could see a tall gaunt figure, a straggle of hair, the fiery end of a lit cigarette. The gleam of light off a pistol barrel, pointing straight at me. (p.14)
Would you keep reading? Have you read this book already? Share your thoughts and leave a link to your own post. Enjoy your day!
The first paragraph caught my attention. I like the sound of it and the teaser. It should be a good one. Enjoy.
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Thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts.
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Both the intro and the teaser along with the cover have me wanting to know more.
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I like that intro a lot Lorraine – enjoy.
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Glad to hear it. Thanks for coming by.
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This has been on my want list since one of my reviewers read it.
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I’m glad to hear it. I’m quite enjoying it now that I’ve reconciled with some of the language which becomes understandable once you start uncovering Eve’s past. Thanks for coming by.
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Well I definitely want to know more after that opener!
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I think you’d like it. It turns into quite the adventure and even a love story. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t heard about this one, but I’m intrigued by that teaser.
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I read about it on someone else’s blog and was also intrigued. It’s different and very exciting. Thanks for coming by.
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I’m not familiar with this book, but the opening got my attention! Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks. It’s a real page-turner. Glad you stopped by and left a comment.
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Enjoy! I’ve got this one in my queue and am hoping to get to it soon.
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Good to know others are aware of it. I’m enjoying it more as I get into it further. Thanks for stopping by.
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This opening makes me want to know more. I would keep reading!
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Glad to hear that. I think you’ll like it. Thanks for coming by.
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I’ve been curious about this book, and these snippets heightened my curiosity. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
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Glad you’re curious and thanks for stopping by. It’s encouraging to read comments from other bloggers. Have a great day!
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