Tuesday, July 24, 2012

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros



I'm semi-unplugged for a few weeks, but  as host of First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, I will still be posting on Tuesdays the intros of a book I am reading or thinking about reading. 

Feel free to join in by posting the opening paragraph (sometimes maybe a few ) of a book you decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s). Grab the banner and play along. I am actually listening to the audio of this one, but have the eGalley as well. (Holter Graham is a the audio reader and he is fantastic. It is an addictive read).


"FIRST I'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE ROBBERY OUR PARENTS COMMITTED. Then about the murders which happened later. The robbery is the more important part, as it served to set my and my sister's lives on the courses they eventually followed. Nothing would make sense without that being told first.

Our parents were the least likely two people in the world to rob a bank. They weren't strange people, not obviously criminals. No one would have thought they were destined to end up like they did. They were just regular --although, that kind of thinking became null and void the moment they did rob a bank."

Would you read on?
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24 comments:

  1. Paulita July 24, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I hate it when your parents embarrass you by robbing and murdering people! Sounds like an intriguing read.

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  2. Col (Col Reads)July 24, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I think my book club is reading this one next year -- I'm looking forward to it!

    I finally got my act together to participate, so here's my Tuesday Intro! Thanks for hosting, Diane, and hope you're having a great break!

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  3. BooksPleaseJuly 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I think I would.

    Here's mine.

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  4. gautami tripathyJuly 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    That is something no one wants their parents to be. But what compels someone to become a criminal is not black and white. I like this intro and am gonna add it to my tbr pile.

    I am participating for the first time:

    First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Oh, yes, most definitely! I haven't heard of this one, but now I'm adding it to my list.

    Here's MY TUESDAY MEMES POST

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  6. NinaJuly 24, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I would def. read on. Sounds interesting!!

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  7. stepfordmomto2@yahoo.comJuly 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Good start. Grabbed my attention right away.

    This week I am reading The Other Woman’s House by Sophie Hannah.

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  8. Brian's Home BlogJuly 24, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Yes, I would sure keep reading!

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  9. ZibileeJuly 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I would continue reading, and knowing what I do about this book, if you continue on, I think you will have a great time with it!

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  10. kayerjJuly 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    yes I would, that sounds very exciting. My intro comes from a new to me title and author, it is called "Waking Lazarus". kaye—the road goes ever ever on

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  11. DCMetroreaderJuly 24, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Parents who are robbers and murderers? Now that has my attention!

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  12. Nise' July 24, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    The first sentence has me hooked!

    Mine is here.

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  13. MargotJuly 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I'd keep reading. I'm intrigued by this start. I'm not sure if it's sarcasm or really true.

    My First Paragraph is here: Joyfully Retired

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  14. DeniseinVAJuly 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    That's a good hook, I would like to get this book. Thanks Diane.

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  15. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksJuly 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM

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  16. KathleenJuly 24, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I would definitely read on and in fact have added this to my list a few weeks ago after reading a review.

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  17. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksJuly 24, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I deleted my first comment, seems my link was not working, not sure why but here it is again. Tue Teaser and Tue Intros Post

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  18. neerJuly 24, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Hi

    Participating for the first time. Here's mine:

    http://inkquilletc.blogspot.in/2012/07/tuesday-memes.html

    Thanks for hosting.

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  20. JennersJuly 25, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    It would be hard NOT to continue reading with that intro...

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  21. SukoJuly 25, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I would read this. Definitely!

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  22. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJuly 25, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Diane,

    I would probably carry on reading this book, even without the synopsis, although I was glad that I had access to the full blurb, as it was beginning to sound more like a true memoir, than a beautifully written novel.

    I have made a note of the title and author and suspect that I shall be returning to read it very soon.

    I hope that you are enjoying your break,

    Yvonne

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  23. KayeJuly 26, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I;d definitely read on!

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  24. StaciJuly 29, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Oh yes!! This sounds like it could be very promising!

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