Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading.
Today’s featured book is an ARC from Amazon Vine: One Hundred Names, by Cecelia Ahern.
Intro: Chapter One
She was nicknamed The Graveyard. Any secret, any piece of confidential information, personal or otherwise, that went in never, ever came back out. You knew you were safe; you knew you would never be judged or, if you were it would be silently, so you’d never know. She was perfectly named with a birth name that meant consistency and fortitude, and she was appropriately nicknamed; she was solid, permanent and steady, stoic but oddly comforting. Which is why visiting her in this place was all the more agonising. And it was agonising, not just mentally challenging; Kitty felt a physical pain in her chest, more specifically in her heart, that began with the thought of having to go, grew with the reality of actually being there, and then worsened with the knowledge that it wasn’t a dream, it wasn’t a false alarm, this was life in its rawest form. A life that had been challenged, and would subsequently be lost, to death.
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Teaser: Kitty blocked her face with her hands. It was too humiliating to have him stand there while she cried, when before he would have comforted her. (p. 72).
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Blurb: Internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern’s One Hundred Names is the story of secrets, second chances, and the hidden connections that unite our lives—a universal tale that will grip you with its emotional power and mesmerize you with its magic.
Scandal has derailed Journalist Kitty Logan’s career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor’s bedside, Kitty asks her—what is the one story she always wanted to write?
The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance’s office—a list of 100 names—with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too late.
Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, using her skills and savvy to track down each of the names on the list and uncover their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance’s life. . . and starts to understand her own.
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Sounds good to me. What do you think? Would you keep reading?
WOW, what a powerful intro. I’d definitely keep reading and I also love the cover — great pick Laurel – enjoy
Thanks for joining us as well.
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I am eager to start reading this, too, Diane…glad you enjoyed the intro. And thanks for stopping by (and for hosting).
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Great intro! It makes me want to keep reading… sounds like a good book. Enjoy.
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I am excited about the book, JoAnn…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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Great teaser! Makes me want to know more…and hit the jerk who made her cry! Here is my TT http://cynthiastacey.com/2013/12/10/teaser-tuesday-dec-10/
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Definitely! I like a story that evokes deep feelings. Thanks for visiting, Cynthia, and enjoy your read.
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I like the opening…and I saw this author’s books in all the Dublin bookstores last week. I’d definitely keep reading.
My Tuesday intro: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/12/first-chapter-first-paragraph-42.html
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Yes, that’s right…she’s Irish. I am so envious of your trip to Dublin. My eldest son lived in Ireland for around nine months in the 90s, and came back with gorgeous photos and lots of stories. Thanks for visiting, Catherine.
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Yes, indeed I would keep reading!. I need to look for this one.
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I was very excited to get it from Amazon…plan to start reading it NOW! Thanks for visiting, Judy.
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Interesting tease! I would read a few more pages!
My tease: tales from …
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Thanks, Trish…glad the opener piqued your interest, and glad you could stop by.
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Don’t you hate it when you don’t want to cry — and then you do? Sounds like I have another book to add to my TBR list. Thanks for stopping by my blog to leave a comment about CHRISTMAS CALLING.
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Yes! I always feel as if crying is a sign of weakness, even though it is not. But I do hate losing control. Thanks for stopping by, Sandra, and enjoy your reading.
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Sounds like there is a bit of suspense in this one, to keep you on the edge of your chair, waiting for what will next happen. Enjoy.
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Yes! I love stories where the MC is on a quest, after finding something mysterious, like a diary, or in this case, a list. Can’t wait to see what happens. Thanks for visiting, Gigi Ann, and enjoy your week.
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This one looks good. I hope you are enjoying it. ~Deanna
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Thanks, Deanna…glad you could visit today; enjoy your reading!
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I think this sounds like a very interesting story. Thanks for the intro. http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2013/12/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday_10.html
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Thanks for visiting, Kelley…and I am glad you liked the intro. Enjoy your read!
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Great opening lines. To think that kind of nickname could be a good thing.
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Oh, I know….but it definitely caught my attention. Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey, and enjoy your reading.
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Poor Kitty 😦 Sounds like she is having a rough time in that teaser.
My teaser is here: http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/2013/12/teaser-tuesday-december-10th.html
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I think so, too, Christie…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your read.
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I totally empathize with her. I wouldn’t want to cry in front of someone who just stands there.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.
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Yes! He sounds pretty heartless…or at least helpless. Thanks for visiting, Kay.
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Great choice. I really like the intro. Thanks for visiting.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the intro, Jo, and thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!
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This sounds like a great read!
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I am really enjoying it, Cleopatra…and I adore books set in Ireland. Thanks for stopping by!
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I love this author so I’d definitely keep reading after that teaser. Good choice!
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It’s been awhile since I’ve read this author, but this one really grabbed me…and I’m loving it so far. Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, and enjoy your read.
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This sounds like a fascinating story. Your snippets certainly grabbed by attention.
Here’s My Teaser
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Thanks, Shelley…glad you liked them. Hope you are enjoying your read, too.
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What a great hook — sounds like a good one! Thanks for visiting! ☺
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It is, Heather….I like the whole idea of a humiliated reporter trying to redeem herself, inspired by a story idea left behind by her mentor. It is an intriguing journey. Thanks for visiting.
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Sounds sad but eventually, redeeming…
Harvee
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Definitely! I am loving it so far, Harvee; thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds interesting. I hope you are enjoying it. My teasers this week are from The Great Trouble by Deborah Hopkinson and Dark Witch by Nora Roberts. Happy reading!
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Oh, I am, Kathy…and I’m glad you could stop by. I am intrigued by Dark Witch…hope you are liking it.
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I would definitely keep reading. In fact, I’ve got to go add this book to my wish list right now!
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Good for you, Literary Feline….I love finding new books to read on the blogs I visit. Enjoy!
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Hmmm, a man that does not comfort a woman when she is crying means he is very upset with her. blames her or just have no emotions at the moment for her.
my teaser: http://sidnereading.blogspot.com
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Oh, I really empathize with that experience. Someone close to us who turns cold and does not comfort our tears. Thanks for visiting, Sidne, and enjoy your reading.
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Yes! I want to go and get this book right now!
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I am very happy with it so far, Nise….can’t wait to get back to it. Thanks for stopping by!
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The cover itself would draw me in. Here’s Mine
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Yes, I love it, too, Paulita…thanks for visiting and enjoy your read.
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wow, creepy!
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Okay….so far, that’s not coming through, but that opener does seem creepy. Thanks for stopping by, Emma, and enjoy your read.
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To me the opener seems rather thoughtful. I like the idea of naming people for good qualities. If I were an author I’d do something like that too. Hope it’s a good read for you.
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As I read along in the book (almost finished), I think that the opener does not really tell us how interesting this journey will be…probably the blurb gives a better idea. Thanks for visiting, Margot, and I do like the idea of naming people for their qualities.
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Hello! I’m here from Ann’s Reading Corner. Ann posted a teaser from my memoir, and you left a great comment, so I wanted to stop by and “meet” you, say thank you, and leave a comment for you, too! I like all the snippets and info you gave us about One Hundred Names. Good title, too! Thanks again and I hope you’ll have time to stop by my blog sometime, too.
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Thanks for visiting, Becky, and enjoy many future visits. Have a great week.
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