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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Teaser Tuesdays - November 10

"Agatha remembered when she was at school, she vowed that when she had her first pay cheque, she would walk into a sweet-shop and buy all the chocolate she wanted. By the time it happened, her desires had focused on a pair of purple high-heeled shoes with bows. She enjoyed having enough money that enabled her to buy what she wanted." (page 85)

by M.C. Beaton

This is the first Agatha Raisin mystery, and a delight to read!
Visit MizB at Should Be Reading for more teasers.

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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Lovely teaser. I'm wondering now what I bought with my first pay cheque but I really can't remember. I love Agatha and I particularly liked this one - I hope you do too!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    The title of your books cracks me up!

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  3. LisaNovember 10, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    juicy buys

    here's mine

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  4. MarceNovember 10, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Purple high heels sounds like the winner to me :-) Great teaser.

    Here is mine.
    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2009/11/teaser-tuesday-gods-behaving-badly.html

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  5. gautami tripathyNovember 10, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    I will check out the series.

    Teaser Tuesdays: The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

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  6. StacyNovember 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    So glad you are enjoying it:) I had the misguided idea I would buy a leather jacket with my first few paychecks (when I was 15) but when I saw how little I had left after putting away the obligatory 33% into savings, my desires became a little less grand.

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  7. Calico CrazyNovember 10, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I saved all the money from my first summer long babysitting job to buy my own school clothes instead of letting my mother choose. Funny how I think her taste has gotten better over time.

    This sounds like a fun book and an interesting series.

    My teaser is up at Calico Contemplations.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Oh I think I share that sentiment!

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  9. rhapsodyinbooksNovember 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I love the title - I think that alone would make me buy it!

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  10. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaNovember 10, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    This sounds like a fun mystery. Here is my teaser:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/11/tuesday-teaser_10.html

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  11. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 10, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I love the title of this one, and the sentiments in the teaser as well!

    Took me back to my first paycheck...I was in high school and wanted a cashmere sweater.

    My teaser is here:

    http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2009/11/teaser-tuesdays.html

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  12. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideNovember 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Those shoes sound good. Here is mine

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  13. Cackleberry HomesteadNovember 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Great teaser - amazing how our tastes go from chocolate to shoes.

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  14. BethNovember 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Great title! Here is my teaser for this week.

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  15. Sandy NawrotNovember 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I saved all of my de-tassling money for a pair of Jordache jeans. That is right up there with purple high heels, in my book!

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  16. christineNovember 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Funny how your desires change over time. It would depend on my mood that particular day whether it would be chocolate or shoes.

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  17. Ana S.November 10, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    A nice teaser, and I love the title!

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  18. MargNovember 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    The title was a teaser in itself!

    My teaser is here

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  19. JoAnnNovember 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Fleurfisher - Book Psmith introduced me to Agatha, and I'm so glad she did!

    Reviewsbylola - I love the title!

    Lisa - Either chocolate or shoes works for me ;-)

    MarceJ - with bows, no less!

    Gautami - They are quick, fun, cozy mysteries.

    Book Psmith - Thank you again for introducing me to Agatha! I especially love the setting - it reminds me of our day in the Cotswolds. So beautiful!

    Calico Crazy - I saved all my babysitting money for clothes, too.

    Novelinsights - I love shoes...and chocolate!

    Rhapsodyinbooks - The book is just as enjoyable as the title, and exactly what I'm in the mood to read right now.

    Diane - Oh, it is!

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  20. JoAnnNovember 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Laurel-Rain Snow - I agree...about both the title and the shoes!

    Bluestocking - Purple heels... what's not to like, lol!

    Crystal - Priorities seem to change over time. I still love chocolate, but have moved on from Nestles crunch bars!

    Beth - That title is an attention-getter, lol!

    Sandy - At 18, I saved forever for a pair of Calvin Klein jeans. Wish I could still wear the same size now!

    Christine - Chocolate and shoes are both still important to me, too!

    Nymeth - Thanks!

    Marg - That title is a catchy one!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Tough choice between chocolate and cute shoes! I would probably like this series, so I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

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  22. JoAnnNovember 10, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Stacybuckeye - My choice between those two would vary from day to day...guess I'd really want both! Hope to finish the book within the next few days.

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  23. KimNovember 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I recently read this for the Cozy mystery challenge and LOVED Agatha. I will definitely be visiting her little village again!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  24. Nise' November 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    What a hard choice shoes or chocolate!! What did she get?

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  25. StaciNovember 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I would've went with the chocolate!! LOL!!

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  26. DarleneNovember 10, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    How true!

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  27. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    This is a fantastic teaser! Love how her tastes have changed! Maybe she'll buy the shoes AND the chocolate! lol

    This book is making my TBR list. Thank you =o)

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  28. verityNovember 11, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    I love the sound of this title - Quiche of death! Quiche always used to appear at church fetes when I was little and I hated it.

    I saved my first pay cheque - how sad. It was only about £40 as I used to work 4 hours a week, for £3 an hour.

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  29. JoAnnNovember 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Kim - I will be reading more of Agatha, too.

    Nise' - I guess she went for the shoes.

    Staci - It's a tough choice...my answer would vary from day to day!

    Darlene - Funny how true it is!

    Amy - I know I would want both. Hope you enjoy Agatha, too!

    Verity - I like quiche but my husband doesn't, so I rarely make it. The book has me thinking about making one this weekend...just hope it doesn't turn out like the 'quiche of death'!

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  30. MattNovember 11, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    This is a great teaser! I'm also a little spooked out because this is the season of eating. I'll have my heart in the mouth when I see a quiche or a pie. :)

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  31. Beth FNovember 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Agatha is one of my favorites! Sometimes I want to shake some sense into her, but I still really like her.

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  32. JoAnnNovember 11, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Matt - LOL! We are getting into that season of eating, and I'll be avoiding quiche ;-)

    Beth F - Agatha is wonderful! I know I'll be reading more of the series and look forward to getting to know her better.

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