Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Teaser Tuesdays (24)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
Be careful not to include spoilers!
- Share the title and author, too.

Family Sold Separately
by Kate Long

"I've been thinking about things, Poll, and I want you to call me Kat." I said it quite loudly, partly because there was a bouncy theme tune to contend with, and partly because I wanted her to understand right from the word go that I was serious about it. Poll's frowning face appeared around the door. "You want me to call you a cat?" "No," said Dogman's voice from behind her. "Don't be daft. She wants you to call her a cab."
This book is a riot! It's so British and it's so funny. This is one of my favourite moments so far in the book. It's a perfect example of how Katherine's life at home is both frustrating and comical. Review coming soon!

20 comments:

Tales of Whimsy said...

How funny. That's a great teaser. I like the cover too.

Thanks for stopping by my TT :)

Gina said...

Okay...now that DOES sound like a fun read! Another you might like (with the British humor and such)is a YA book called ACROSS THE POND by Storyheart. Thanks for sharing....and happy reading!

Elle said...

Hahaha, that quote in funny! Sounds like an enjoyable read!

Melissa (i swim for oceans) said...

haha I love this teaser! Great pick :)

Kaye said...

Sounds like a fun read. I love that British sense of humor! The title is interesting too. Have a great week and happy reading.

Anonymous said...

Love that English sense of humour! Looking forward to reading your review.

Emidy @ Une Parole said...

Juju - I like it, too! It's so bright and colourful.

GMR - I'll have to find that book! Thanks for letting me know.

Elle - It is! Thanks for stoping by, Elle.

Melissa - Thanks, it's a good one!

Pussreboots - I'll check out your teaser. Thanks for the link.

Kaye - It's a really good book. I'm not familiar with a lot of the British slang, but it's funny!

Sharilyn - Haha, it's great!

Tasha said...

Hee fab teaser! Sounds like a great read. Yay for us Brits! lol Miney teaser is here (and by a British too!)

Darlyn said...

Great teaser! I'm looking forward to read your review!

Emidy @ Une Parole said...

Trillian - It is a great read! Thanks for the link, I'll check out your teaser.

Darlyn - Thanks! I should be finished the book by tomorrow, I'm guessing.

Belinda said...

This book sounds like a great read. I can't wait to read your review.

I'm passing an award on because I'm really excited that I found your site. Come by my site at http://thebookishsnob.blogspot.com to find out more. You can also find my teaser there too :D

Ana S. said...

lol! I love that teaser, and it does sound like a very fun book.

Emidy @ Une Parole said...

The Bookish Snob - Aw, thanks so much!

Nymeth - Haha yes, it's a funny one.

Alissa said...

I can't wait to read this. It's been on my TBR list. Also, nice teaser! :]


I also passed along an award to you, here: http://thegrammariansreviews.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-lovely-blog-award-grammar-bit-3.html.

My apologies if it's a repeat.

Emidy @ Une Parole said...

Alissa - I'm glad you want to read it. And thanks so, so much for the award!

Alison Can Read said...

Sounds very funny. I love the cover too.
Alison Can Read

Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

This book sounds great! i love the teaser!!

Justine said...

Ooh a British book! I love those! Haha, the teaser is funny. I'll make a note to read this book :D

Emidy @ Une Parole said...

Alison - It is! I love the cover, too.

Carrie - It was pretty decent!

Justine - Haha yes, they're so great. Glad you want to read it!

Shelley said...

Speaking of British (kind of), I'm going to tease the meme by recommending a Canadian series on Netflix called Slings and Arrows. Literate, modern, funny, and snippets of some of the best Shakespeare you'll ever see.