Teaser Tuesday – February 16, 2010

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Feb 162010
 
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!
Shanda’s Teaser:

“Abish wasn’t sure, but she thought she saw a look pass between the two older boys and something of a smirk. She wouldn’t have been surprised if they’d laced the meat with some nasty tasting plant the way they were grinning.”
Abish by K.C. Grant, page 226





Sheila’s Teaser:

He warned them about the nature of the meals, about the possibility of rain, rattlesnakes and scorpions. …”Be prepared for very stiff legs and a numb bottom, because we will be spending about six to eight hours in the saddle on average a day.”

“Stop!” Molly laughed. “Are you trying to change our minds?”

He grinned, “No, I just don’t want you to have any illusions.”

The Undaunted By Gerald Lund, page 216
Hillary’s Teaser:

“If we are to be truly happy, if we are to reach our full potential, I believe we must create a place for the Savior in our lives.”
21 Days Closer to Christ by Emily Freeman, page 7

Tardy Teasers and General Insanity

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Feb 102010
 
This week life has kicked into full gear. With Sheila grading papers like a crazy woman, Hillary being forced to work overtime with all the snow back east, and me planning a big baby shower while putting together activities for class parties this Friday, we’ve been unable to post much this week.

Now that shower invitations have been delivered, I have a brief moment to post our teasers. (Thanks for missing us, Joyce. You are so sweet!)
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!
Shanda’s Teaser:

“Despite the introduction of physical and spiritual death and its consequences, the Fall is seen as the commencement of Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. This commencement is a great blessing to all of mankind. This blessing included the obtaining of physical bodies of flesh and bone, the prospect to choose between good and evil, and the opportunity to take full advantage of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest by Eric Shuster, page 65
Sheila’s Teaser:

“What has happened to me? Where am I? What is all this?” Constance raised her hands in the air.

Liz spoke slowly. still hoping this was a joke, but her heart pounded with the knowledge that, though something weird was happening, it was a real something weird. “You’re in the- future. 1852 was like a gazillion years ago…”

Eyes Like Mine by Julie Wright, page 30

Hillary’s Teaser:

Damon leaned forward. “What are you hiding from me, Maggie?”

She glanced quickly back at Damon. “What do you mean?” she said, trying to sound puzzled and look innocent.

He frowned and shook his head. “Don’t ever lie to me, and don’t try to keep anything from me, little sister.”

Pursued by Lynn Gardner, page 96

Teaser Tuesday – February 2, 2010

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Feb 022010
 
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!
Shanda’s Teaser:

He looked at her hand on his arm and then up at her face, making her wonder if he was as hungry for physical touch as he was for home-cooked food. He didn’t speak, but just nodded and picked up the chip again once Sadie removed her hand.
Devil’s Food Cake by Josi Kilpack, page 148
Sheila’s Teaser:

“In fact, it’s possible he was in fear of his life.”

Luke frowned. “Uncle Foster wasn’t easily intimidated, and he didn’t fear anything – except the IRS. He was terrified of them.”

Luke fixed me with a penetrating gaze. “You really think someone killed Uncle Foster?”

Murder By the Book by Betsy Brannon Green, page 90


Hillary’s Teaser:

“It means we’re on your side.”

That’s what Bonnie said. I have people on my side? What side? Am I unwittingly the face of the hopes- for rebellion?

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, page 150

Share your teasers with us in the comments below- we’d love a peek at what you’re reading!


Teaser Tuesday – January 26, 2010

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Jan 262010
 
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!
Shanda’s Teaser:

“Interrupting the silence, she questioned without thinking. ‘Hey, Brax, other than your father, why don’t you have any pictures of your family up?’ She studied him curiously.
He had to give Kennedy some credit. She definitely didn’t miss much, and she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind.”
Divinely Designed by Rachel Renee Anderson, page 61
Sheila’s Teaser:

“I see dead bodies all the time in the mortuary,” I said, “and I think that that’s fine- Mom and Margaret have worked there for years, and they’re not serial killers.So I see lots of live people, and I see lots of dead people, but I’ve never actually seen a live person turn into a dead one. I’m…curious.”

“And the scene of the crime is the closest you can get without committing a crime scene yourself?”

“Yes,” I said.

I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells
Leave your teaser in the comments!

Totally Tardy Teaser Tuesday – January 19, 2010

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Jan 202010
 

Okay, so this was supposed to go up yesterday, but I was working on my book review and didn’t get it up in time. Here is our Teaser Tuesday post for yesterday-

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!


Shanda’s Teaser:

“The way you’re acting. You seem like you’re in–”

Caitlyn reached over and planted her hand across Brittany’s mouth. “I’ll take my hand away if you promise not to say it.”

Brittany nodded so Caitlyn took her hand away. “Love.” Brittany shouted it and then ran toward the hospital doors.

Altared Plans by Rebecca Cornish Talley, page 96

Sheila’s Teaser:

” ‘Was it possible Monica’s death wasn’t related to anything else that had taken place that week? That the threats were red herrings and Monica was the random victim of a robber or a kid high on drugs? You’re stretching credibility ten feet past the breaking point. You just want to believe that there’s no threat to you-that Monica was the one harassing you and that now that she’s dead, you’re in no danger.’ ”

Methods of Madness by Stephanie Black, page94

Hillary’s Teaser:

“You know, Mitch, now that I’m dying, I’ve become much more interesting to people.”

“You were always interesting”

“Ho.” Morrie smiled. “You’re kind.”

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Share your teaser with us in the comments!

Teaser Tuesdays – January 12, 2010

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Jan 122010
 


See our teasers below!

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!

Shanda’s Teaser:

“Ruth Reynolds was dressed in a navy voile dress with a Quaker collar of white lace and a white picture hat with a brim that turned down to mask her eyes. She tilted her head to look up at Heck as she extended her hand to him, aware from the crooked smile on his lips and the glitter in his eyes as they met hers that tonight he was not going to break and run.”

Counting the Cost by Liz Adair, page 82

Sheila’s teaser:

“A long moment of silence passed, broken only by the crackling fire. Master George closed his eyes. No one in the room doubted who the culprit could be. But if Reginald Chu had finally decided to use his significant technological powers to branch out and cause trouble in other Realities, then they were all in for a great deal of trouble.”

The 13th Reality: The Hunt for Dark Infinity by James Dashner, page 119

Hillary’s Teaser:

“There has likely been a day in your life, perhaps more than one, when a change crushed your bones. The longer we live the more of these we face. ‘I could handle anything but this,’ we think… right up until the moment we are forced to handle it.”

Change It Up by Amanda Dickson, page 45

Don’t forget to share the links to YOUR Teaser Tuesday posts in the comments below. If you don’t have a blog, post your teaser directly into the comments.

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