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 I am featuring my current read, an ARC from Amazon Vine: Katwalk, by Maria Murnane.
Intro: Katrina felt cool beads of sweat forming on her palms as she prepared to stand up. She placed her hands lightly on the desk and glanced around her tidy cubicle. As usual, there wasn’t so much as a pen or a Post-it note—much less a paper clip—out of place. She quietly opened a drawer and removed her purse, turning her eyes to the calendar mounted on the wall as she reached inside for her makeup kit.
A small black circle was drawn around Wednesday, September 18.
Today.
It was finally here.
She ran a comb through her auburn hair, then checked her face in the mirror of her compact, applying a touch of powder to her fair skin and wishing, as always, that she didn’t have quite so many freckles sprinkled across her cheeks and nose. She added a dab of rosy lip gloss, then rubbed hand sanitizer between her palms before putting her purse back in the drawer. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, sitting silently, thinking about how many times she’d practiced this.
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Teaser: First drinks with her new neighbor and now this unanticipated encounter with Reid barely twenty-four hours later. It was completely out of character for her to chatter away so openly with virtual strangers, but she’d done it, twice. (p. 79).
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Amazon Description: From the bestselling author who brought us Perfect on Paper and Cassidy Lane comes the tale of a young woman who wakes up one day and decides to start over.
Katrina Lynden has always walked a straight line in life, an approach that has resulted in a stable career and pleased her hard-nosed parents but that has also left her feeling unfulfilled—and miserable. When her best friend suggests they quit their Silicon Valley jobs and embark on two months of adventure in New York City, Katrina balks at the idea but ultimately agrees, terrified yet proud of herself for finally doing something interesting with her life. But when her friend has to back out at the last minute, Katrina finds herself with a tough decision to make. Much to her surprise, she summons the courage to go alone, and the resulting journey changes everything. Along the way she makes new friends, loses others, learns what is really important to her, and finds a way to grow up without leaving herself behind.
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I am enjoying this one, especially since my recent reads have been dark and atmospheric. What do you think? Would you want to read more?
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Oh I really like the sound of this one and would continue to read. And it’s the first time I’ve seen hand sanitizer in the text, lol.
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/07/first-chapter-first-paragraph-70-and.html
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That’s a first for me, too, Catherine. I like the character of Kat…she’s very down-to-earth. Thanks for stopping by!
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This one definitely has me interested. Here is my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/teaser-tuesday-july-22/
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Thanks, Cleopatra…I am enjoying this one, and I’m glad you could stop by.l
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Oh wow! She quits her job to take a 2 month vacation without her friend. How courageous. I am intrigued by this and it sounds like a fun read I would enjoy. Putting it on my wishlist now.
Rita_h @ My Home of Books
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I know, right? I was a little perturbed with the friend, as it was her idea to do this and she had to practically twist Kat’s arm…and then she backs out. But I was proud of Kat for going anyway, and it’s fun to see how she is discovering so much about herself without the friend along. Thanks for stopping by, Rita…and fun reading is what I need after the last two dark books I read!
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yes, I’d keep reading – sounds like a good, light read.
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Definitely! My last few reads, while great, were a little dark. Thanks for stopping by, Kate.
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Intriguing premise, I’d give it a chance.
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Thanks, Beth, and I’m glad you could visit. Enjoy!
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It leaves me curious Laurel, it really does. New to me too. Thanks for sharing.
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I read a couple of other books in another series by this author…they were fun, too, but with some thoughtful issues. Thanks for visiting (and hosting), Diane.
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Maybe this could be a fun summer read? I thought the intro was OK, but it didn’t really grab me.
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Yes, the story is actually better than the intro. Thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
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This sounds really cool. I would pick this up. Here is my TT http://cynthiastacey.com/2014/07/22/teaser-tuesday-july-22/
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Thanks, Cynthia..glad you could stop by!
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This could be interesting. It certainly starts out that way.
Mine this week is at http://wp.me/pZnGI-9M
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And it only gets better, Madame Vauquer. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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Reference to sweating and tidiness gets my attention but it is soon lost as I read bout her applying makeup. The blurb is interesting.
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Yes, the makeup routine is there, I think, to show us how regimented her life has been. Thanks for stopping by, Maya.
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Oh that sounds good!
Trish – my teaser
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I’m enjoying it, Trish…thanks for stopping by!
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I’m wondering where she is headed? An interview? A date? Why is Wednesday circled!?
If I Stay | Gayle Forman
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Yes, I wondered that, too, and was surprised by what happened. Thanks for visiting, Claudia.
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I’d read this one that seems to be about a gutsy girl learning by being on her own!
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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Yes, I like how she finds her strength. Thanks for stopping by, Harvee.
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Awesome teaser, Laurel Rain! I think Katwalk sounds interesting, and I just might check it out one day 🙂
Here’s my TT post for this week. Happy reading.
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Good for you, Lexxie, and thanks for visiting!
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First time to hear about this book. Sounds interesting.
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Yes, for me, too…another wonderful Amazon Vine book. Thanks for stopping by, Jo.
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I love stories where the character makes a drastic change and then has to cope with the fallout. This sounds like an interesting journey of self-discovery!
My Teaser is from KEEPING FAITH.
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Definitely! Something that can inspire us all. Thanks for stopping by, Sandra.
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ooh, great beginning, I’d read on. sounds like an adventure is waiting for her. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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I love adventures, especially set in Manhattan. Thanks for visiting, Kelley.
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She’s so much braver than I probably would be, going off without her friend! This sounds like a good one and I like the intro very much.
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I went on vacation alone a few years ago, after friends canceled…but by then, I was used to doing things alone. Although a vacation alone is different from going to a movie or a bar alone. And I think we don’t usually develop that self-confidence until we have a few years under our belts. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Wendy.
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This one sounds like a fun read — specially since it starts out by mentioning my birthday, Sept. 18. We should all be more adventurous, I suppose. (Well, I should, anyway — I’m a famous coward.)
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Yes, I like reading about characters that stretch and grow. Thanks for stopping by, and how great to see your birthday mentioned in a book, Joy.
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I like the beginning. I would read this one. I’m glad she decides to take the trip to New York with her friends.
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It is definitely a surprising stretch for this character. Thanks for visiting, Hattie.
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I’d carry on… sounds intriguing! enjoy..
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Thanks, Faith….glad you could stop by!
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Sounds intriguing, I would keep reading.
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I am glad you could visit, Mary Ann, and that you enjoyed the excerpts.
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This sounds so good. Great teaser!
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I am really enjoying it, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds like a lovely contemporary novel. 🙂
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Definitely! Glad you could visit, Freda, and enjoy your read.
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Sounds good, definitely something I might read! Mine: Mr. Monk Gets on Board
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Glad you could visit, Heather…I am enjoying this one.
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Yeah, I think I would probably read more. The intro seemed cool, though the main character felt a little stifled (but I’m sure that’s how she’s supposed to start, and then she loosens up as the story goes on). The tease was cute too. Happy reading! My Teaser.
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Yes, I liked watching the process of her loosening up, Kerry. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your pick.
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That intro just begs me to read this book!
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It is a book that makes we want to visit New York, Nise….thanks for stopping by!
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