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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tuesday Intro: Downton Abbey style



 posts the opening paragraph (maybe two) of a book
 she decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s).
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My Tuesday Intro pick is Wendy Wax's newest release, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey. Having loved her previous books and acknowledging my addiction to all things Downton, I knew that I had to read this one!! Hope it's great!!

cover image courtesy of www.authorwendywax.com

As a child Samantha jackson Davis loved fairy tales as much as the next girl. She just hadn't expected to end up in one. Every morning when her eyes fluttered open and every night before she closed them to go to sleep, Samantha marveled at her good fortune. 

Would you continue reading this one
 based on the opening paragraph?

19 comments:

  1. I'm curious for more:) Hope it's a good one and thanks for joining in again Staci.

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  2. Sounds and look interesting. I'd read on...

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  3. Unfortunately I am THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD not watching that show!

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  4. Wow! I'm featuring this book today, too; and I'm loving it!

    Here's MY TUESDAY MEMES

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  5. Probably not :( As I think I am the only human left on the planet that has not seen that show ... so I probably wouldn't get the references! LOL!!

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  6. This one is definitely on my list, as I too love all things Downton. I read an excerpt of this book on the author's website a month ago and liked it. Hope you enjoy it! Here's my Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/03/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday_12.html

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  7. Well I'm a huge Downton Abbey fan, but think I'd need to read a bit more of this before deciding. Hope you're enjoying!

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  8. I hope it's great too. I love Downton Abbey, so I'd keep reading. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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  9. In answer to your question, yes! It's a good lead in that's got me wondering what will come next. :-)

    My husband and I are big Downton Abbey fans, so this one appeals to me in that regard too.

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  10. Yes, I would keep reading! Looking forward to your thoughts.

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  11. I would definitely keep reading!

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  12. I'd keep reading based on your comments, not the opening. I'm curious about the Downton connection too.

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  13. I just read an ARC of it and loved it. It's a fun book and Wendy Wax was a new author for me.

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  14. I can not believe a book with this title came out so quickly. I'm curious too so let me know what's up with this one :) Please!

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  15. I think I must be the only person never to have seen an episode of Downton Abbey! lol

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  16. Sold at Downton Abbey in the title lol ... so yes I'd read on!

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  17. Of course, I would continue on as I am intrigued with the Downton Abbey link!

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  18. I love Downton Abbey so I would definitely keep on reading! I am curious to see what you think of this book since I have it on my wishlist. Looking forward to your review!

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