Tuesday, April 22, 2014

First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - North of Boston; Elisabeth Elo

Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where I share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book I am reading or thinking about reading soon. Care to join us? Today's pick---

North of Boston; Elisabeth Elo
Pamela Dorman Books/Penguin
2014

"He was a loser,"Tomasina says, head lolling. "But he was a good loser. " A fifth of Stolichnaya has put her in a nasty, forgiving mood. I'm tempted to take a few shots myself to medicate my guilt and survivor's guilt. But someone has to stay sober for Noah.
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? Feel free to join us by linking your First Chapter post below
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22 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 22, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    Okay, you have piqued my curiosity! I'd keep reading. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. MargotApril 22, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    I think I'll need to read more before deciding whether to keep going. The survivors guilt has me curious

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  3. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    Interesting, but me too, I think I need to know more. To describe someone as a loser is quite …tough? harsh?

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  4. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)April 22, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    I'm biased - I read this already and it was very good!

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  5. Juli RahelApril 22, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Sounds interesting! I wonder why she has survivor's guilt and who Noah is! The cover is also quite nice! Thanks for hosting and for sharing :) I hope you have a great week!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  6. Beth FApril 22, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    I loved that book! Enjoy.

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  7. rhapsodyinbooksApril 22, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    I would definitely keep going. I want to know what's up with Noah!

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  8. JoAnnApril 22, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Not sure about the survivors guilt angle...think I'd need to read a little more before deciding.

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  9. Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)April 22, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I've heard great things about this book and it's on my TBR list!

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  10. Kim@Time2ReadApril 22, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Interesting cover! I think I'd have to read at least a little more!

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  11. HarveeApril 22, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Makes me curious. I'd read on...

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  12. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I am curious. I would keep reading.

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  13. LindsayApril 22, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    This opening would definitely make me read on. Thanks for sharing it!

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  14. YvonneApril 22, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    This really has my interest. I would definitely keep going.

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  15. grammajudybApril 22, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I would have to keep reading. What brought on the survivor's guilt? Any who is Noah?

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  16. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianApril 22, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Intriguing start, Diane. I'd keep reading.

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  17. Literary FelineApril 22, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    I have this one on my wish list. :-) I hope you enjoy it, Diane. It sounds good and I love the cover!

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  18. kayerjApril 22, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    that opening has me hooked, I'd read on. Have a nice day and enjoy that new grandbaby. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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  19. Brian's Home BlogApril 22, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Yes, I would read more!

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  20. Nise' April 22, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    I want to read this book.

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  21. Bellezza April 22, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I have this book, too, and I remember likin the first page when I read it. Can't imagine now why I didn't finish it...I will, though, one day.

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  22. DeniseinVAApril 23, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks Diane, another one for my list.

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