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.
Join me in the delights of Tuesday, when we feature books we are excited about reading. Today’s spotlight is on The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah, an ARC from Amazon Vine.
Intro: (April 9, 1995, The Oregon Coast)
If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are. Today’s young people want to know everything about everyone. They think talking about a problem will solve it. I come from a quieter generation. We understand the value of forgetting, the lure of reinvention.
Lately, though, I find myself thinking about the war and my past, about the people I lost.
Lost.
It makes it sound as if I misplaced my loved ones; perhaps I left them where they don’t belong and then turned away, too confused to retrace my steps.
They are not lost. Nor are they in a better place. They are gone. As I approach the end of my years, I know that grief, like regret, settles into our DNA and remains forever a part of us.
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Teaser: My house, named The Peaks by the lumber baron who built it over a hundred years ago, is for sale, and I am preparing to move because my son thinks I should.
He is trying to take care of me, to show how much he loves me in this most difficult of times, and so I put up with his controlling ways. (p. 2).
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Goodreads Description: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an epic novel of love and war, spanning from the 1940s to the present day, and the secret lives of those who live in a small French town.
Viann and Isabelle have always been close despite their differences. Younger, bolder sister Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann lives a quiet and content life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. When World War II strikes and Antoine is sent off to fight, Viann and Isabelle’s father sends Isabelle to help her older sister cope. As the war progresses, it’s not only the sisters’ relationship that is tested, but also their strength and their individual senses of right and wrong. With life as they know it changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Viann and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions.
Vivid and exquiste in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with great monstrosities, but also great humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah’s novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they turn the last page.
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I love an epic novel every now and then, and this one has captured my interest. What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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This sounds good to me and like you every now and again I love a sweeping saga of a tale. Here is my TT https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/teaser-tuesday-november-25/
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I am ready for it, Cleopatra! Thanks for stopping by and for enjoying the excerpts.
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I love the voice in the opening and the teaser. It feels so personal.
Here’s my teaser: http://suziequint.blogspot.com/2014/11/tuesday-teaseropening-sand.html
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I love it, too, Suzie, and thanks for visiting! Enjoy your read…..
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I love the cover and the thought provoking intro, especially this line —“As I approach the end of my years, I know that grief, like regret, settles into our DNA and remains forever a part of us.”
Want to read this one.
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Oh, yes, that snippet gripped me…it really resonated with me! Thanks for stopping by, Diane, and for hosting. Enjoy yours!
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I’d definitely keep reading … I might even have a copy of this one somewhere in the house. 🙂 My teaser
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I have been eager to read it since I first heard about it, so I was thrilled to find it on Vine. Thanks for stopping by, Beth.
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I wasn’t too keen on Hannah’s book, Firefly Lane (or something like that) and the intro didn’t really grab me, so I probably wouldn’t continue.
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Different strokes….thanks for stopping by, Sarah, and enjoy your read.
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A strong, well written opening. Your teaser makes me feel sad for her.
Here’s my TT – http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/11/25/teaser-tuesdays-89-rehab-is-for-witches/
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I felt the same way, Laura…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your book.
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This probably isn’t a book for me, but have fun reading it 🙂 and thanks for stopping by my blog
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Thanks for stopping by, Emalie, and enjoy your read.
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I like the opening and the description of the story. I’d keep reading!
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Thanks, Monica…I was drawn to those aspects as well. Glad you could stop by.
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I admit, I’m intrigued — though it sounds like it could be quite an emotional read. Mine: Think Twice
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Yes, I imagine it will be emotional…I’ll keep the Kleenex handy! Thanks for stopping by, Heather.
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I’m fascinated by the World War II era so I’m definitely interested in this book. I love the excerpt from Page 2 — such a true-to-life situation for so many parents and children.
My Tuesday post features RAINSHADOW ROAD.
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Me, too, Sandra…and in my Teaser Tuesdays logo, I am appropriately dressed for those times…LOL.
I am thinking ahead to when this kind of change will happen to me…sigh. Thanks for stopping by.
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That is a great teaser! I have that one on my TBR list already.
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Thanks for visiting, Cynthia…I have been looking forward to this one for a while.
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This sounds interesting. I don’t often read in the genre but would pick this one up. Happy reading!
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Yes, my foray into historical novels is rare, but I have enjoyed Hannah’s historical novels. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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This one is on my list! I LOVE Kristin Hannah and this one sounds so good!
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Oh, good to know, Kim; hope you get to read it soon.
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I’ve never read an epic novel.
Mine: http://storytreasury.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/teaser-tuesday-heritage-of-cyador/
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Oh, you are in for a treat, Sonia….thanks for stopping by.
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I would read the book on the author alone! I am looking forward to this book.
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Me, too, Nise…thanks for stopping by.
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I would definitely read this one.
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann.
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I’ve read a couple of Hannah’s books before, and this one sounds so, so sad! I hope you enjoy it!
Here are My teasers…
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Thanks, Kerry…I do hope I will. Glad you could stop by.
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It sounds good. Thanks for sharing it. My teaser is from Solomon’s Whisper by Sandra Brannan
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Thanks, Laura, glad you could stop by.
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I have this ARC to review and it looks so good! This author’s books are always wonderful.
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I agree, Yvonne…glad you could stop by.
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Sorry for being so late with commenting today! This sounds like a really interesting book! Although I do think some things can be resolved by talking I see where the narrator is coming from. I really liked how the intro developed. The teaser was very recognizable, since my granddad just moved out of his home due to his health! I hope you enjoy this one.
Thanks for sharing 🙂 have a great week!
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Yes, the narrator is definitely coming from a different generation in which talking is suspect…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Juli.
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I have been wondering about this one. I had not had time to research it, or even look for it at the bookstore, but now your intro has me convinced to try it. Thanks, Laurel-Rain
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Thanks for stopping by, Judy, and I hope you get to read it.
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Wow, I want to read this one. I love the wait it starts – so philosophical.
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Yes, I was hooked by the narrator in the beginning; thanks for stopping by, Margot.
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This sounds pretty sad and a little bittersweet, Laurel Rain! But still compelling enough to make me want to know what exactly those difficult times are, and why she’d agree to sell her house to appease her son…
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by, Lexxie, and I want those answers, too!
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