Tuesday, May 22, 2012

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros


Every Tuesday, I'll be posting the opening paragraph (sometimes maybe a few) of a book I decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s). Feel free to grab the banner and play along.  This week's selection is from a book that I started over the weekend....it's different, but good..
The Land of Decoration
Henry Holt and Co - March 2012

"IN THE BEGINNING there was an empty room, a little bit of space, a little bit of light, a little bit of time.

I said, I'm going to make fields, and I made them from place mats, carpet, brown corduroy, and felt.  Then I made rivers from crepe paper, plastic wrap and shiny tinfoil, and mountains from papier mache and bark.  And I looked at the fields and I looked at the rivers and I looked at the mountains and I saw that they were good."

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22 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 22, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Very unexpected opener....now I'm really curious about this one, which I've been eyeing for awhile.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY TUESDAY MEMES POST

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  2. Paulita May 22, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Ahh. Designers are next to godliness. Or is she an artist. I'm curious about this one. Here's Mine

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  3. Beth FMay 22, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Ha! Fun opener.

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  4. JoAnnMay 22, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Hmm, I'm curious about the opener... almost sounds biblical. Here's mine:
    http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2012/05/tuesday-intro-lots-of-candles-plenty-of.html

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  5. JaneGSMay 22, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    That is an intriguing opening, but I think I have a sense of where the book is going.

    Into textiles myself lately :)

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  6. Brian's Home BlogMay 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Well it does make me curious!

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  7. ZibileeMay 22, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I am so excited to read this one. It has been sitting here waiting for me, and I just need to make enough time to pick it up. So, I guess that is my long-winded way of saying, yes! I would go forward with it!

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  8. BarbaraMay 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Different strokes for different folks, I guess. This doesn't tempt me at all.

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  9. VeensMay 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    That is a lovely cover and an interesting opener as well. I hope you enjoy it, looking forward to your review

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  10. HarveeMay 22, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    If this is about interior decorating, then I'd definitely read on.

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  11. stepfordmomto2@yahoo.comMay 22, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    That is a very funny opening. I would be tempted to read more.

    This week I am reading Spilled Blood by Brian Freeman

    Freeman is one of my favorite authors.

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  12. Nise' May 22, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I want to know what she/he is doing so I would keep reading!

    Mine is here.

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  13. kayerjMay 22, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    sounds like they borrowed that from the Bible with a few substitutions--I wonder what she is creating. My introw is up. kaye—the road goes ever ever on

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  14. LayaMay 22, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I like that opener! I would surely read on. :D

    Mine is at http://simplengkaligayahan.blogspot.com/2012/05/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday_22.html

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  15. DCMetroreaderMay 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Is she a decorator? Kind of sounds like it, but in any event I am curious about this intro.

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  16. SukoMay 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    The Land of Decoration has captured my interest. Terrific intro!

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  17. AlyceMay 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    That is so the antithesis of me. :)

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  18. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    These paragraphs are intriguing. I'm curious about this book and will be watching for your review!

    I posted my First Chapter (finally!)
    Amy's FCFPTI

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  19. kayerjMay 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I've seen this book on several blogs and I'll have to admit I'm very curious about this book. kaye—the road goes ever ever on

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  20. KathleenJune 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Very interesting opening. It makes me curious to know what the book is about.

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