Tuesday, August 14, 2012

First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros


For today's First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, here's and into from a book I've been 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.


"The girl came at the same hour, summer or winter.  Every morning, I heard her approach.  Plastic slippers, the clink of steel on stone.  And the her footsteps, receding.   That morning she was earlier.  The whistling thrushes had barely cleared their throats, and the rifle range across the valley had not yet sounded its bugles.  And, unlike every other day, I did not hear her leave after she had set down my daily canister of milk."

Would you keep reading? I'm in love with the cover, but haven't actually started reading this one yet.

26 comments:

  1. The cover art is fabulous! Sounds good, I'd definitely keep reading. Hope you enjoy it.

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  2. Like that intro. Makes one anticipate...

    Here is my Intro post!

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  3. I love it! Great cover and title, too. Thanks for sharing...and here's MY TUESDAY MEMES POST

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  4. Lovely cover, and I haven't seen this book before, but it sounds interesting.

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    http://gigianns.blogspot.com

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  5. That beginning has me a bit curious.

    This week, I am reading the first in a trilogy.

    The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters

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  6. The cover is very attractive and the opening paragraph makes me want to know more... I'd keep reading.

    My Tuesday Intro:
    http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2012/08/tuesday-intro-chaperone-by-laura.html

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  7. I adore the cover! I have this one in my review pile -- I hadn't cracked it open yet but think I need to now given the delightful opening you just shared!

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  8. I would choose this book for its cover, in the beginning ... and I would continue to read as the words are enticing.
    Thank you for posting this one1

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  9. I have this one, and would continue reading. In fact, I now want to read this one more than ever! Great teaser today!

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  10. I deleted last comment, my links just wont work on some blogs :( anyone else have this happen? My link formatt is same as you do at goodreads, reg type link.
    Trying again, what I said before, is that the books looks good, even though not my type of book :)
    Teaser Tuesday Tuesday & Tuesday Intros Post
    actual address if link fails http://concisebookreviewsbymichelle.blogspot.com/2012/08/tuesday-teasers-tuesday-intros-first_13.html

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  11. That first paragraph drew me in. It raised lots of questions that I know I'll have to keep reading to find the answers. Good one, Diane.

    Mine is here: Joyfully Retired

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  12. I've seen this book reviewed a number of times and have wanted to read it based on that alone. I did like the opening paragraph. I would keep reading. kaye—the road goes ever ever on

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  13. You're right. The cover is lovely. I like the into too. I'm in the car today driving from Florida to Ohio, so it took me awhile to comment on your blog.

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  14. Sounds great, I would have to know who got the milk!

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  15. I would indeed read on. And the cover is so, so beautiful. I'm going to see if my library has it. Thanks.

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  16. This sounds great and I absolutely love the cover.

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  17. I also wanted to mention that I LOVE the new look of your blog!

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  18. Yes I would. It sounds so mysterious. I want to know what happens next.

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  19. I am in love with the cover too. I would continue reading, there is enough intrigue and the writing style is lovely.

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  20. The cover really caught my attention too. It's gorgeous. By this paragraph I would definitely keep reading this book!

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  21. You're right about the cover.
    I would keep reading...at least for a while.

    Mike

    PS Please stop over at my blog and say hi.
    I'm having an excellent giveaway for "Stranger in the Room."
    http://mikedraperinguilford.blogspot.com

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  22. Who is this girl?? I would read more that's for sure!

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  23. Intriguing, yes! Wondering where and what time period. (The cover doesn't lure me in, so I hope you enjoy it :)

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