I'm still Violet and I'm still in the Los Angeles area. I've met a raggedy ex-junkie bass player who has added some sparkle back to my life. I even invited him over for lunch. I don't think I want the relationship to go further because I realize that I really do love my husband. Meanwhile, my sister-in-law, Sally, is chasing a soon-to-be famous sports writer. She's trying not to scare him off by being too needy.
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"What do you want, Jeremy?" Sally felt herself entering that zone that scared off all the other boyfriends, the one that gave her the reputation for being "crazy." (p. 91)
—Both from This One Is Mine by Maria Semple
Sally sounds like a friend of mine. She has a crazy zone that scares people. Great teaser.
ReplyDeleteSounds like one of those books where you think you know those people.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Are you enjoying THIS ONE IS MINE?
ReplyDeleteI like the title!
ReplyDeleteIn 1822 London
You and a junkie adding sparkle to your life? Well, enjoy ....
ReplyDeleteWill you believe me if I tell you I am not in the middle of any book right now? It is called WORK, and it is not fun.
This sounds like a fun book with some very human characters!
ReplyDeleteJulie: I have mixed feelings, which is why I'm still reading it. The review will be up on Friday or Saturday. The writing is good, it's the characters I'm not sure of.
ReplyDeleteDorte: I know the feeling. But reading will come back...
Reminds me of my teenage years.
ReplyDeleteOoooh... I wonder what zone... Nice teaser!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser...this was such an odd book, but I kind of enjoyed it in a 'crazy' kind of way! My teaser is here.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds interesting...I'll be looking for your review!
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone is having relationship problems. Bummer. But good teasers! I'll be interested to see your review of this one.
ReplyDeleteI like this teaser! I didn't think I was interested in reading this book, but your teaser is making me reconsider.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this book, great teaser.
ReplyDeleteI like the title. What are these two sisters-in-law doing haning in LA together?
ReplyDeleteAnd really, what does Jeremy want? It's seems like a valid question :)
Here is my teaser
Sounds interesting. I look forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteHere I am!
loved your teaser, I am here
ReplyDeleteAfter watching "Collateral" over the weekend, the last place I want to be right now is in Los Angeles - and most especially not with a druggy (ex or not!). LOL!
ReplyDeleteI have this one on my wish list - it's getting too long!
ReplyDeleteI'm still in Pakistan as this girl named Saira is learning about the complicated family history of her parents, in the novel called The Writing on My Forehead. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the teaser - the book sounds interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's my Teaser! ~ Wendi
Yup - if you are afraid of how the words you just spoke came out, they probably came out the way you feared. Doesn't look like Jeremy will be all that sweet on Sally.
ReplyDeleteIt is not my normal sort of read but I really enjoyed this book!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser sentence, Beth!
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