Tuesday, January 10, 2012

teaser tuesday (73)

It's Teaser Tuesday, a bookish blog meme hosted every week by MizB of Should Be Reading. Here's how it works:


Grab your current read and let it fall open to a random page (or if you're reading on an electronic device, pick a random number and scroll to that section). Post two or more sentences from that page, along with the book title and author. Share your find with others in the comments at Should Be Reading, and don't give anything vital away!


“Conor sat up straight on the settee, breathing heavily again.


12:07, read the clock.


‘Dammit!’ Conor said. ‘Am I dreaming or not?'


He stood up angrily –


And immediately stubbed his toe.”


p. 64 of Patrick Ness & Siobhan Dowd’s A Monster Calls

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    This one of my all-time favorites!! It made me bawl like a baby. I hope you enjoy it like I did. :) Here's my teaser for this week:
    http://teenreadersdiary.blogspot.com/2012/01/teaser-tuesday-endless-summer-by.html

    Dea
    Teen Readers' Diary

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  2. Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Ouch - great teaser! Something similar has happened to me...

    You may be interested in my current giveaway at Booklover Book Reviews, A 3 Book Mystery Novel Prize Pack: http://www.bookloverbookreviews.com/2012/01/giveaway-3-books-by-lenny-bartulin-the-jack-susko-mystery-series.html

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Hey, thanks for commenting on my teaser! Liked yours as well, very quirky and I liked how you described yourself too! :)

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  4. Alice AudreyJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    LOL. Isn't that always the way of it?

    Great teaser. Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. Claire's Book CornerJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Great teaser. I love the cover too.

    Thanks for stopping by www.clairesbookcorner.blogspot.com

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  6. The Book RogueJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Hm, I'm not too sure if this is supposed to make me laugh or freak me out? So great teaser! Thx for sharing!

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  7. Jessica ( frellathon )January 10, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Doesn't sound like a dream but now I must look into this book.

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  8. Karen and GerardJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Funny teaser, funny title!

    http://ourstack.blogspot.com/2012/01/3-tuesday-teasers.html

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  9. Amie@Mom Reads My Books!January 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I have heard great things about this book! Thanks for stopping by my blog, new follower!

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  10. ElizabethJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Great teaser; funny last line!

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  11. Kristin AragonJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Love your teaser. Thanks for stopping by Better Read Than Dead. Have a great day.

    My Teaser

    ~Kristin

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  12. Julie @ Read HandedJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Guess he's awake! ;) Thanks for sharing. My teaser is here.

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  13. Sandy NachlingerJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    After reading your teaser, I looked up this book on Amazon and read the synopsis. It sounds like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for leading me to it.
    Here's my teaser: Teaser Tuesday

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  14. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Great teaser! I have never heard of this book but it looks pretty good. Thanks for stopping by. [:

    -ShawnaLeAnn Dreaming In The Pages

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  15. fredamansJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I hate when that happens.

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  16. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    O this sounds good. And leaves me very curious.

    Here is my Teaser Tuesday :)

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  17. kayerjJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I'd guess he's not dreaming. kaye—the road goes ever ever on

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  18. carolJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Great teaser. Guess a stubbed toe works as well as pinching yourself.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    A great teaser, sounds good.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/teaser-tuesday_10.html

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  20. Li @ rulethewaves.netJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Great teaser! Ouch about the last line, I didn't quite expect that xD Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier! =)

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  21. JanJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Anything to do with stubbing toes ... I can definitely relate to, LOL. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)January 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Ha ha. Great teaser! If he stubbed his toe, I guess he's not dreaming. :D Thank you! And thank you for stopping by the blog today. :)

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  23. CaitlinJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    The whole immediately stubbing his toe thing sounds all too familiar to me. I am a danger to myself and others first thing in the AM. My husband and my cat mostly try to stay out of my way until I've some coffee and become more coherent.

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  24. Sullivan McPigJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Great teaser.
    I'm not sure about this book though. Might give it a try if I ever come across it, but won't seek it out.

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  25. Melissa (Avid Reader)January 11, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I just read this one and I loved it! I hope you enjoy the rest.

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  26. JenniferJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Gotta hate stubbing the toe, although it sounds like he might have more serious problems to worry about. Wicked cover, too.

    Thanks for stopping by for our TT.

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  27. CHRISTIEJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Cool teaser! This is another author I need to try. If only I could stop sleeping & read more :)

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  28. AlyceJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    I've seen so many incredible reviews of this book that I know I'll have to read it sooner or later. I'm just waiting until I'm in the right mood because I've heard it's a heart-breaker.

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  29. Sonia LalJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Well, he's awake now! Good teaser.

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  30. Shannon LawrenceJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Ow! I guess there's no more thorough way to wake yourself up. Great teaser; thanks for stopping by!

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