Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros sharing the first paragraph, maybe two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon.
This week's book has been on my shelf since 2009. It's a soon to be a movie (2017) starring Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren. The story is about an elderly couple seeking one last adventure.
The Leisure Seeker; Michael Zadoorian
William Morrow - 2009
One
MICHIGAN
"We are tourists.
I've recently come to terms with this. My husband and I were never the kind who traveled to expand our minds. We traveled to have fun--Weeki Wachee, Gatlinburg, South of the Border, Lake George, Rock City, Wall Drug. We have seen swimming pigs and horses, a Russian Palace covered with corn, young girls underwater drinking Pepsi-Cola from the seven-ounce bottle, London Bridge in the middle of a desert, a cycling cockatoo riding a tightrope."
Based on this intro, would you read more or pass on this book?
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Feel free to join in by posting your own First Chapter First Paragraph Intro and linking below.
This one sounds like a fun book...and movie, too.
ReplyDeleteI finished it yesterday and just loved it. Not many books with senior aged characters these days.
DeleteThat sounds really cute. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun and sometimes touching read.
DeleteI'm not so convinced by this opening, I'd need to read a little bit further I think
ReplyDeleteIt was a very good story.
DeleteThat's a great book cover for the winter reader. It makes me want to take to the open road. The first paragraph reinforces that thought. Yes, I want to read this one.
ReplyDeleteTheir adventures were fun to read about.
DeleteSounds like my kind of retirement. Not sure it's my type of book but it sounds like fun so I'm kind of half and half.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good one Emma.
DeleteThis sounds like a book -- and movie -- that I'll enjoy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the movie.
DeleteSounds like it could be fun! Even if I don't get to the book, I'll be sure to look for the movie -- love Helen Mirren.
ReplyDeleteFun read!
DeleteThis beginning doesn't tempt me, but as one half of an 'elderly couple' I shall have to go and see the movie!
ReplyDeleteMiss Cellany.
Me too, it was a great read.
DeleteThis was an interesting, thought provoking book. Hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteIt was good Harvee and a well written, quick read as well.
DeleteI liked the listing of all the different 'attractions' and recognized some of them. There used to be diving pigs here in our area. Not sure if there still are. LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL - this was such a sweet story.
DeleteI don't know about the book, but the movie is appealing!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good read Les.
DeleteI would continue reading... This sounds like it could be a fun story, in both book and film format. I'd be intrigued to hear more about this book from you. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt was a quick read as it hooked me immediately.
Deletesounds like a totally fun read.. would continue reading it..
ReplyDeleteIt was very fun.
DeleteI am always up for a road trip whether IRL or in a book!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book and, given the stars, a good movie as well. Great to see someone recommending a humorous book. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt had it's touching moments as well, not all laughs.
DeleteThis sounds like such an interesting read! I think I would keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed it Charlie.
DeleteI would keep reading. With all that this couple has already done, I'm interested to see what this one last adventure of theirs will be!
ReplyDeleteIt's a doozy.
DeleteI am not sure I would read more, but the movie will probably be fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was a quick read; I really enjoyed it.
DeleteI'd read more! It sounds like a fun book (and movie-to-be), even though I don't like to be too "touristy" when I travel. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a good movie - loved this book.
DeleteOh I would totally read this. I love travelogues and even though it's fiction I think this seems like it would be fun read.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great read Iliana.
DeleteSounds like a hoot--book and movie! Love to travel, love being a tourist.
ReplyDeleteThere were many tender moments as well as some fun.
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