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.
I am delighted to shine the spotlight today on an ARC I received this past week: The Pocket Wife, by Susan Crawford.
Intro: The ambulance is still miles away when Dana awakens to the near dark of evening. It wails ribbon-thin in the smog over the highway as she opens her eyes where she lies sprawled across her couch in a suburb of Paterson, a stone’s throw from Manhattan but a different world entirely. She wakes to a headache throbbing at the backs of her lids, a library book lying beside her. She sits up and reaches for the book, marking her place with a tiny corner fold, giving it a little pat as she sets it on the coffee table.
Lately she can read a novel in two hours. She has always been an avid reader, but these days she can read much faster. The colors, the conversations, everything is much more vibrant and inclusive, as if opening a book releases genies trapped inside. The scenes and people between their covers sometimes seem more vivid than real life, with their sunny pearl-toothed characters, the witty conversation, the handsome stranger squeezed into a subway car or knocking about on the street. Sometimes, when she finishes a book at record speed, Dana feels a slight letdown, as if a good friend has hung up the phone in the middle of a conversation.
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Teaser: It’s not entirely unpleasant, this restlessness, this energy, the sharpness of her thoughts, her swift responses, intuitive, clever. The clarity will in time give way to chaos. (p. 18).
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Amazon Description: A stylish psychological thriller with the compelling intrigue of The Silent Wife and Turn of Mind and the white-knuckle pacing of Before I Go to Sleep—in which a woman suffering from bipolar disorder cannot remember if she murdered her friend.
Dana Catrell is shocked when her neighbor Celia is brutally murdered. To Dana’s horror, she was the last person to see Celia alive. Suffering from mania, the result of her bipolar disorder, she has troubling holes in her memory, including what happened on the afternoon of Celia’s death.
Her husband’s odd behavior and the probing of Detective Jack Moss create further complications as she searches for answers. The closer she comes to piecing together the shards of her broken memory, the more Dana falls apart. Is there a murderer lurking inside her . . . or is there one out there in the shadows of reality, waiting to strike again?
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I am very excited about this one, hoping to dive right into it next week. What do you think? Does it grab you? Do you want to keep reading?
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I’d definitely keep reading! I particularly love the description of book reading in the intro “Sometimes, when she finishes a book at record speed, Dana feels a slight letdown, as if a good friend has hung up the phone in the middle of a conversation.” I can see why you’re keen to dive into this one. Here is my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/teaser-tuesday-november-18/
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I love that description, too, Cleopatra…that is exactly how I feel after finishing a book I loved. Looking forward to this one, and thanks for visiting.
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In the right circumstances (eg. long plane trips or a beach holiday), I love a thriller. This one sounds like it could be good.
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I could enjoy a steady diet of thrillers, Kate, but I do like to “cleanse my palate” with a nice light read, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love a good psychological thriller so I would definitely keep reading.
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Thanks, Cat, I need at least one thriller a week….LOL. Glad you could stop by.
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I can totally see why you’d be excited about this, since no one knows who did it, maybe not even the person who actually did it. That’s one hell of a plot twist! I really liked the beginning, especially the description of how she feels disappointed after finishing a book! That’s very recognizable! I hope you enjoy it once you start! Thanks for sharing 🙂 have a good week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Juli, and yes, that description about finishing a book definitely resonates. And I love a story in which I am trying to figure out what happened and there is a general feeling of disorientation…LOL.
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I’d keep reading … I like psychological thrillers.
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They are my favorites, Beth…lightened up by other genres to balance things out. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, that intro has got to resonate with us readers….LOL I like it.
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Thanks, Diane, and I totally agree! Glad you could stop by.
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Great beginning…I’m hooked.
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/11/first-chapter-first-paragraph-83-and.html
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I love being hooked on a book, Catherine, and I suspect this one will do that for me, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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Yes! It truly does grab…I can’t wait to read it!
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Definitely! And I love that Vine is offering such wonderful books, Patty….it is hard to “cut back,” isn’t it?
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That sounds interesting. The Intro blurb is very evocative.
My TT this week is from Duma Key by Stephen King. http://wp.me/pZnGI-fN
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Thanks, Madame V, and I love the blurb as well. Hoping to dive into the book very soon. Glad you could stop by.
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Oh, I’d definitely go on reading! And I love that bit about releasing genies trapped inside books.
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I like that part, too, Joy…and thanks for stopping by!
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I am so glad you shared this book today! I was intrigued by it and after reading the intro, it will be a definite read for me! I can relate to the character.
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I love losing myself in a book like this one, Nise, and thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoy this one!
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I loved that opening paragraph. It is so easy to transport ones self into the pages of a book. Nice one today. I’d keep reading. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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I agree, Kelley, and that’s the kind of “traveling” I love to do! Thanks for stopping by.
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I have this on my desk too and am looking forward to a good suspense novel.
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Isn’t it wonderful that we can be transported through books? Thanks for stopping by, Harvee.
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Sounds fascinating, but I don’t think I would like it 🙂 Have fun reading it.
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No worries…thanks for stopping by, Emalie.
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This looks intriguing. I’d keep reading!
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That’s a good beginning. I felt like I was right there. I hope it’s a good book for you.
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Me, too, Margot…and I am eager to start reading. Thanks for stopping by.
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Not my genre, but your teaser is certainly intriguing, nice choice!
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I have heard about The Pocket Wife and marked it to read! Thanks for confirming with your awesome teasers!
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The premise sound exciting, but the intro didn’t really grab me. Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
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Thanks for visiting, Sarah, and enjoy your read. I am looking forward to this one.
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It grabs me!
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I’m glad to hear it, Sonia…and thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds good — enjoy! ☺
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I think I will, Heather, and thanks for stopping by.
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I like the premise, but the writing doesn’t particularly grab me. This might be one that would sneak up on me though.
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Sometimes it is hard to tell from the intros, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Suzie.
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Chaos is like that. It gets into my conversations all the time.
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Definitely sneaks up on us, doesn’t it? Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey.
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I liked this one a lot.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…glad you could stop by.
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What a striking teaser! It’s almost magical, you could feel the words boosting your pride and ego; I’m more enamored with the book cover though!
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I had the same thoughts about the teaser….the flow of words was lyrical. Thanks for stopping by, Claudia.
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This one sounds interesting.
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I think so, too, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by!
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I like the description of the woman reading the book. I’ve been wondering what is meant by The Pocket Wifte.
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I am curious about the title, too, Hattie…I guess I’ll find out soon! Thanks for stopping by.
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The teaser sounds really appealing 🙂 (Sorry, this is so late!)
Thanks for dropping by my blog ♥
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Thanks, Nyze, and I’m glad you could stop by…it’s always good to get visitors!
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