by ham1299 on September 2, 2010
Both excerpts are taken from Delirium by Lauren Oliver.
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Book Beginnings on Friday is a meme hosted by Becky at Page Turners. Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence of your current read, making sure that you include the title and author so others know what you’re reading. If you like, share with everyone why you do, or do not, like the sentence.
It has been sixty-four years since the president and
the Consortium identified love as a disease, and forty-three since
the scientists perfected a cure.
I gotta tell you, this book is AWESOME! It’s scheduled for release early next year (I think), and I will be purchasing a finished copy! VERY GOOD! And this sentence is great. The entire first paragraph, actually, is one of the best opening paragraphs EVER! In case you’re curious, here it is:
It has been sixty-four years since the president and
the Consortium identified love as a disease, and forty-three since
the scientists perfected a cure. Everyone else in my family has had
the procedure already. My older sister, Rachel, has been disease free for nine years now. She’s been safe from love for so long, she says she can’t even remember its symptoms. I’m scheduled to have my procedure in exactly ninety-five days,on September 3. My birthday.
The first time I read my paragraph, I thought, “Wow! Amazing. I’m hooked already!”
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This is fun meme hosted at Storytime with Tonya.
Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
* Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
* Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
Blackness eats the edges of my vision, and all I can see is the chain-link fence that rises up in front of us suddenly, blocking our path, and then I’m reaching out and thwacking it so hard it begins to shake, turning around to yell, “I won!” as Hana pulls up a second behind me, gasping for breath. Both of us are laughing now, hiccuping and taking huge gulping breaths of air as we pace around in circles, trying to walk it off.
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by ham1299 on September 1, 2010
This is from Busy Moms Who Love to Read, one of my favorite book blogs.
This week’s rules:
Open the book to a random page put your finger on a random place on the page and type the closet full sentence. If it is a spoiler at all be sure to put **Spoiler Alert** at the top of your comment (like if the selection announces the death of an integral character or something).
Here’s mine:
The hot bath was wonderful, especially given the damp cold of the room. ~ Wintertide by Michael J. Sullivan
You can participate by leaving your WRW teaser in a comment below, or you can make a post on your own blog and share the link on the linky in this week’s post.
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by ham1299 on September 1, 2010
Cynthia Roberts, author of her debut historical romance, Wind Warrior has something dynamic for all of visitors, friends and subscribers here at Proud Book Nerd … one of the largest blog tour promotional giveaways ever attempted.
Breaking into the world of romance fiction is a challenge unto itself but more so when you’re a newly published author. Proud Book Nerd is excited to participate in this venture with Cynthia and help introduce Wind Warrior to the world of romance readers. The bonus … every one has the chance to compete for not one, but five pretty extraordinary prizes that will include:
- Romantic Two-lid willow picnic basket with deluxe service for two ~ $125.00 value
- Succulent Godiva Chocolate Tier ~ $75.00 value
- Exquisite Pearl & Crystal Necklace ~ $50.00 value
- Amazon Gift Certificate ~ $25 value
- Amazon Gift Certificate ~ $25 value
To view the gifts & read further descriptions visit Cynthia’s Web site at http://www.romanceauthorcynthiaroberts.com.
Contest Rules Are As Follows
- Leave a comment at the end of this post
- Tweet the following text: Wind Warrior by Cynthia Roberts A story of longing, wanting & a love so strong it conquers human evil. On sale now at Major Book Retailers
- Post the same tag on your Facebook and/or Myspace Profile
- Become a fan/follower/subscriber of the blog you visit
- The list of participating blogs are registered on Cynthia’s website and you may enter to win on every one, however, only one family member may do so in a household.
- Open to ALL not just the US & Canada
- Each participating blog will randomly choose five entrants to compete for the grand prize pool where the final 5 winners will be randomly selected
- Winners will be chosen on Sept. 30th and notified via email by Cynthia
- All finalists must provide their email, name and official delivery address at the time of finalist selection to Proud Book Nerd
- All prizes will be shipped no later than Oct. 30th directly from the distributor
- The steps above will be checked to determine your eligibility.
Wind Warrior ~ The Iroquois Series ~ Book One
Leslie Michaels is a visionary, and only those close to her know of her special gift and the visions that come when her mind and body surrender to sleep. Fate has a way of righting many wrongs, and for Leslie it is a destiny that changes her life dramatically. But not before she is forced to flee into the wilderness to escape a murderous trapper bent on claiming her for his very own. Faith and a strong will to survive are her only companions, until she encounters Winnokin, the handsome Seneca war chief who first came to her in her dreams. Not only does he prove to be her rescuer and protector, he teaches her that tragedy can breed happiness and the passion to live and love deeply once again.
Wind Warrior plunges readers into the intimate depths of a relationship that unfolds like a live drama before their eyes while painting an insightful and intriguing portrait of Native Indian life in the 1800s. It is a story of longing, of a wanton need to survive all odds, and a love so strong it conquers human evil. Wind Warrior expresses with cunning words the simple, raw human emotions that hold readers spellbound and captivates their hearts.
On Sale Now at Amazon, Borders, Barnes and Nobel ISBN# 978-1-61663-162-8. Read more than a dozen reviews on her Web site at http://www.romanceauthorcynthiaroberts.com.
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by ham1299 on August 31, 2010
The Clearing by Heather Davis
Summary (from Goodreads): Amy, a sixteen-year-old recovering from an abusive relationship, moves to the country to start a new life with her aunt–all she wants is for everything to be different. In the clearing at the back of Aunt Mae’s property, she makes an amazing discovery—Henry, a boy stuck in the endless summer of 1944. Henry and his world become Amy’s refuge and she begins to learn that some moments are worth savoring. But when the past and present come crashing together, both of them must find the courage to face what is meant to be, even if it means losing each other forever.
My Thoughts: When I read the description of this book, I couldn’t help but think of The Time Traveler’s Wife. And it wasn’t just because the main male character is named Henry. There’s the clearing, similar to the large field where Henry and Clare first met – and where he often returned. Aside from that, though, the books really aren’t all that similar.
Amy leaves Seattle for a rural setting for a chance to start over. She’s now living with her great-aunt Mae. Behind Mae’s trailer is a clearing with a very heavy curtain of mist. Beyond that mist is a patch of land that still is in the year 1944. This is where Henry lives with his mother and grandfather. He and Amy fall in love, of course.
I really, really enjoyed this book. I’m happy I got to read it. It was different enough from The Time Traveler’s Wife that one did not interfere with the other. There’s still a great love story with some bittersweet parts mixed in. Unlike The Time Traveler’s Wife, I would say this one ends on a bit of a happier note.
What I found quite compelling was how Amy’s life was suddenly different once Henry returned home and decided to try to undo the limbo in which his family was living. Remarkable to me how drastically it altered Amy’s life, even to the point of sparing her what led to her move in the first place.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: Received through Around The World Tours for review.
Read It: Get your own copy HERE.
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by ham1299 on August 31, 2010
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read.
- Open to a random page.
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Here’s mine:
“You folks chat, and I’ll go put on some coffee,” said Mae as if she hadn’t expected Mom and Pete, which was hilarious since she’d probably known they were coming.
“Did Mae ask you to stop by?” ~ Page 71 of The Clearing by Heather Davis
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Teaser Tuesdays post, or share your 2 “teasers” in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks!
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