Got several books going right now. As usual. Really shouldn't be starting a new one. But I picked up a copy of E.L. Doctorow's new novel Homer & Langley last week, and I've been looking forward to reading this one for several months - so I guess it's going right onto the "currently reading" stack. The story is based on New York's famous Collyer brothers - the notorious hoarders who were found dead in their brownstone, surrounded by tons of STUFF they had accumulated over the years. This is from page 37, with Homer speaking about his brother: When Langley brings something into the house that has caught his fancy - a piano, a toaster, a Chinese bronze horse, a set of encyclopedias - that is just the beginning. Whatever it is, it will be acquired in several versions because until he loses his interest and goes on to something else he'll be looking for its ultimate expression. I think there may be a genetic basis for this.Well, so far I don't have newspapers stacked to the ceiling or a Model T in the dining room, but if there is a genetic basis to the hoarding impulse, I've definitely got the gene!
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by mizB17 at Should Be Reading. If you'd like to read more teasers, or participate yourself, head on over to her blog. And these are the rules: Grab your current read; Let the book fall open to a random page. Share with us two (2) "teaser" sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. You also need to share the title of the book that you're getting your "teaser" from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you've given! Please avoid spoilers!
I have friends with that 'hoarding gene' - lol!
ReplyDeleteHa! Gotta watch out for hoarders! Great tease!
ReplyDeleteFascinating book, it sounds like. Hoarders' folly. Reminds me of my basement, sigh! Here's my Teaser
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like a good psychological study. I'm so glad the gene passed me by. I'd be on the street, well, hoarding stuff in a shopping cart.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! This looks like a good read.
ReplyDeleteBooks certainly do not count s hoarding, right?
Mine is here: http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/10/casting-off-teaser-tuesdays.html
Good teaser. I am a bit of a hoarder myself, although not of pianos, thank heavens.
ReplyDeleteah the hoarding impulses!Wonder if that includes books? Great teaser
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to break the hoarding impulse so I understand this. I can't imagine hoarding pianos. I'm more into books, scrapbook supplies, fabric and other smaller things.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser!
:) Great teaser Joy!! I'll bet they are both a bit obsessive/compulsive. Hmmm - don't think it counts when it comes to books does it??
ReplyDeleteHere's my Teaser! ~ Wendi
Like that teaser!
ReplyDeleteTeaser Tuesdays: The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice
The only thing I hoard are books. Good teaser! Mine is here.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book!
ReplyDeleteMy teaser is here, if you want to take a look: http://abookblogofonesown.blogspot.com/2009/10/chapter-23-teaser-tuesday-6102009.html
Greetings,
Tiina
Ah yes I recognise myself there too - how do you move house?
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! How are you enjoying the book so far?
ReplyDeleteHere's my Teaser Tuesday.
Sounds like a great book! I may have this gene myself - brings to mind my second spare room! Yikes! Enjoy your book!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I certainly have the hoarding gene when it comes to books. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteI've got a little of the hoarder in me too, so I may need to look for this book.
ReplyDeleteI so want this book. I cannot wait to see what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is on my TBR shelf.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it might his too close to home. I have been known to utter the words, "If it's worth having, it's worth having 24 of."
Great teaser. Doctorow is on my list of want-to-reads!
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