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 spotlight shines on a book I’ll be reading later this week, or next week. Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes, is a library book.
Intro: Prologue – 2007
When he emerges from the bathroom she is awake, propped up against the pillows and flicking through the travel brochures that were beside his bed. She is wearing one of his T-shirts, and her long hair is tousled in a way that prompts reflexive thoughts of the previous night. He stands there, enjoying the brief flashback, rubbing the water from his hair with a towel.
She looks up from a brochure and pouts. She is probably slightly too old to pout, but they’ve been going out a short enough time for it still to be cute.
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Teaser: Mrs. Traynor gave me what my mother would have termed an “old-fashioned” look. “You must know by now that if Will decides to make himself unreachable, there is little anybody can do about it.” p. 119
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Amazon Description: They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose
Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has never been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is.
Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living.
A Love Story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?
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Does this grab you? Would you keep reading? I’ve been noticing this one everywhere…and I’m glad to finally have it.
I like the intro, I would keep reading Laurel. Thanks for joining us once again.
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Oh, good, Diane…thanks for stopping by, and for hosting! Enjoy your read.
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Everyone loves this book! I’m still not sure.
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I hope I enjoy it, but since it’s a library book, nothing is lost if I don’t love it! Thanks for stopping by, Beth F…and have a great week.
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Hmm sounds like a nice rainy day read! Thanks for sharing
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Ah, I can picture it now, Hootie…thanks for stopping by!
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This is totally not my type of book, but somehow this got me interested. Very nice pick to showcast! My TT
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Funny how that happens sometimes…thanks for stopping by, Caro.
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This book is inching its way up to the top of my reading pile…and I listed it on a spring reading challenge. I really want to read it…and soon!
Here’s my Tuesday Intro/Teaser: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/04/first-chapter-first-paragraph-7-and.html
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Good to know, Catherine…hope you enjoy it, and thanks for stopping by!
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This one has been on many blogs and I’d love to read it too. NIce teasers.
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I know that I found it on a few blogs….then I requested it from the library, since I am trying to curb the book buying! lol
Thanks for stopping by, Harvee.
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Everyone seems to be loving this book, but I’m not sure if I want to read it or not. Look forward to your final thoughts…
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It took me awhile to warm up to it….now I’ll see if I do enjoy it. Thanks for visiting, JoAnn.
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I started this one too. Here’s Mine
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Oh, good for you, Paulita….and thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, that seems really interesting. I caught my attention!! =D
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Thanks, Fly to the Sky….glad you could stop by today…enjoy!
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I haven’t heard of this book before and the first paragraph didn’t entice me. I’d have to read a bit more before deciding. I hope you enjoy it. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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Yes, it doesn’t really tell us much, does it? Thanks for stopping by, Kelley….
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Another book to add to my TBR pile! This one sounds like one of those romances that make you sigh.
Thanks for leaving a comment on my Teaser Tuesday post.
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I think it will be, Sandra…glad you could stop by; enjoy your week.
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An “Old fashioned look”? I can’t quite see it, but it sounds like I should be able to.
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I’m not sure about the meaning of that, either, Alice Audrey…lol; I found it difficult to find a teaser that gave enough info without giving too much! Thanks for stopping by.
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Okay, it’s official. Anyone who’s anybody is reading this book! I gotta get me a copy! Laurel, who do you see as Louisa and Will in the screen adaptation? – it’s in the works at MGM.
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I’ll let you know after I read it, Sim….next week!
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This one is on the top of my TBR stack. It’s a big book, so maybe as soon as the spring yard work is done, and I am back from my quilt retreat. I know by reading other reviews, it is a “several hankie” read. Looking forward to it though. Will watch for your review Laurel.
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Thanks, Judy…glad you could stop by, and enjoy your quilt retreat.
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This book was so good and gets you thinking. Enjoy.
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I’m glad to hear that, Nise….thanks for stopping by!
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I was a little confused after I read the prologue and then the description of Will being in a wheelchair. But I reread the prologue and it says 2007, so it must be pre-accident. Sounds like a good read. Adding it to my pile. Thanks for stopping by.
Jess@FueledbyFiciton
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Thanks for visiting, Jessica…and sometimes the prologue does connect with the characters at a different (earlier) time.
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This is the first I heard of this book! I haven’t read any of Jojo Moyes’s novels, though I have occationally eyed them in the library. 🙂 One of these days… 🙂
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I haven’t read any of her books yet, either, Tiina…looking forward to it.
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I haven’t heard about this one either and never read this author, but it sounds like a good book.
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This will be new territory for me, too, Yvonne…thanks for visiting!
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Based on the opening paragraph, I’d keep reading. It sounds like it might be a fun read.
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I think it does sound good…and I hope it’s fun! Thanks for visiting, Margot.
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I’ve had this in my TBR stack for so long – don’t know why it is taking me so long to get to because by all reports, it’s fantastic.
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I’ve had books on my stacks for 6-7 years (still have half a dozen of those!); it’s something I’m always working on. Thanks for visiting, Books Are My Favorite and Best.
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I’ve read a couple of JoJo Moyes’ books and enjoyed them so will have to keep an eye out for this one.
My teaser: http://writenotereviews.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/teaser-tuesday-bay-of-fires/
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I’ve been noticing this author around…I think it’s about time I read one of her books! Thanks for stopping by, writenote1.
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Nice teaser!
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Thanks, Lady Ambrosia!
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I’m not sure I know what an “old-fashioned” look is but I like the the sound of it. As long as I’m not the one receiving it! Thanks for stopping by Alli’s World at mrscaptkirk51.blogspot.com!
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Ha-ha…Yes, I’m curious about that, too, Alli….thanks for stopping by!
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