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This week my teaser lines come from Noah's Compass by Anne Tyler. It's only the second book by Tyler I've read. I read The Accidental Tourist back in the '80s, but don't have much memory of it. However, I'm enjoying this one enormously. This quote comes from page 112, and has the book's protagonist Liam Pennywell thinking about his new friend (and potential love interest) Eunice:
People like Eunice just never had quite figured out how to get along in the world. They might be perfectly intelligent, but they were subject to speckles and flushes; their purses resembled wastepaper baskets; they stepped on their own skirts.I can totally identify with Eunice.
How about you? Got a great teaser from a book you're reading right now? Want to play along? Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by mizB at Should Be Reading. If you'd like to read more teasers, or take part yourself, just head on over to her blog.
She sounds like a mess, but an interesting mess. Good teaser, makes me want to read the book.
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Have a great week and happy reading!
Interesting teaser!! My TT is here
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Oh, I loved this book! (And An Accidental Tourist, but I recall that mostly because I also have the movie and watch it periodically).
ReplyDeleteAnne Tyler has a way of really zeroing in on the quirkiness in characters. I love that!
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This one sounds like a great read. I've been craving some emotional reading food lately. I'll have to add this one to my TBR list. That's one of the great things about the TT postings, my list gets longer and longer.
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http://composingcat.blogspot.com/2010/07/tuesday-teaser.html
I really identify. Love Anne Tyler. Must read Noah's Compass.
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Sounds beautifully written!
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Haha sounds cute! I'll be looking for your review. My teaser is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteI believe I even have an Anne Tyler book somewhere...That's terrible that I don't even know for sure! By the way, I can identify with Eunice as well! Enjoy your book!
ReplyDeleteThoughtful teaser, I like the style of writing.
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http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/07/teaser-tuesday-note-from-old.html
Happy Tuesday! I just love this meme! I get to see so many great books. Have a great week, happy reading. Stop by at The Wormhole to see mine!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting read. I'm glad you're enjoying it! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving you teaser! Hope you will also check out My Teaser. Also wanted to give you a heads up about my amazing news that my debut novel is being released Friday the 13th this August. Hope you will check out the announcement or my second tab.
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I read this a few months back and really enjoyed. Good teaser.
ReplyDeleteI love this teaser! I can also relate to Eunice. I'll have to check out this book sometime! Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteI definitely have friends like Eunice. Thankfully I've outgrown my blushes (mostly). Nice teaser! And thank you for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing this book a lot lately. Putting it on my wish list!
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Natalie
Have a great week ---
Some people just never get the hang of it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this very descriptive teaser, great choice!
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant but absentminded; one of my favorite character types. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting teaser, I think I need to check out this book!
ReplyDeleteEunice sounds like a very likable character. Good Teaser!
ReplyDeleteGood teaser, Joy. I haven't read an Anne Tyler in years, but liked the few I've read previously. This is one I've considered picking up.
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Excellent teaser and Eunice is like so many of us isn't she??
ReplyDeleteI just brought this one home from the library today! Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the VERY NICE teaser. I've added this to my TBR-- thanks for introducing me to this fine book. I'd like to know how you think of it! (*following now)
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That is a great Teaser :) Thanks for coming by my blog! I love how you set up for the teaser as well, and created the scene. I will have to get this book now.
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What an interesting teaser! I found Eunice really fascinating, just based on that. Must check out the book.
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haha love it - and I only vageuly remember the movie The accidental Tourist but it was a good one! Great teaser :)
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser, eunice is prepared for the world.
ReplyDeleteNice teaser. I can see some of me in Eunice, too, just from that description.
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