Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Teaser Tuesdays: Booked To Die

Didn't get much reading done last week, so I've still got the same books going. And since I've already teased from those, this week I'm taking my teaser lines from one of the books I enjoyed several years ago, John Dunning's Booked To Die. It's the first in his series of mystery novels centering around former homicide-detective turned rare book dealer, Cliff Janeway. In this snippet we have Janeway talking about his fellow "bookscouts":
Book dealers are like everyone else: they come in all sizes and shapes and have the same hangups that you see in a squad room or on an assembly line.... They are usually a cut or two smarter than the average Joe.... Some of them, though, are definitely crazy. (p.40, paperback)
Well now, I suppose the same could be said of book bloggers, couldn't it?

Original hard cover


Mass market paperback edition

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.

And please feel free to leave me a link to your Teaser Tuesday post in your comment here.
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17 comments:

  1. Gigi AnnFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Now that was a great teaser, another one for my tbr list. You can find me here: http://annsreadingcorner.blogspot.com

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  2. CMashFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Crazy? lol I think we should take offense to that one lol

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Well, I call it "quirky," but same thing, different face...LOL

    Great teaser and now these books are on my wish list.

    Here's MY TEASER

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  4. HarveeFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love the quotes. A crazy bookdealer sounds unique.

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  5. gautami tripathyFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Wonderful teaser! I will check out this novel!

    Here is my Teaser Tuesday: Blood Over Badge by Wayne Farquhar

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  6. KristinFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great teaser...I'm definitely going to have to check this book out!

    My teaser can be found here.

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  7. JenniferFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Delightful teaser. I will lok into this one. My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/02/teaser-tuesdays-shadowfever.html

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  8. MarceFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    That is perfect for book dealers and book bloggers.

    Here is mine

    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2011/01/teaser-tuesday_31.html

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  9. Bev HankinsFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Great teaser...and I like the application to book bloggers too!

    Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/02/teaser-tuesdays.html

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  10. fredamansFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I can deal with crazy!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2011/02/teaser-tuesday.html

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  11. LoriFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great Teaser, I hope you are enjoying your book. Here is my choice for this weeks Tuesday Teaser.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Great teaser!! I haven't heard of this one yet. Thank you for sharing!

    My Teaser

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  13. BarbaraFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    love that series.

    Here's mine

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  14. BLHmistressFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Is he making fun of us lol. Great teaser.

    Teaser Tuesday

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  15. StephenFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    They may be eccentric, but it's a "great way to be crazy". ;-)

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  16. SusanB-knitsFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    great teaser! I love a good mystery!

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  17. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)February 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love a new (to me) series! And I also like the retired detective turned book collector angle! I'm definitely looking this one up! Thanks!

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