Teaser Tuesday: Four Today

Gerard's:

It was four in the morning and I was too excited to sleep.  Two weeks had passed since Sylvia's wonderful news; and now it was here--dog day! 

 From page 19 of a dog named Slugger--The true story of the service dog that changed my life by Leigh Brill.  (Non-fiction-click link for Gerard's review)


The man was still pounding on the door.  She felt something in her hand, a hard square inch of wood, and was startled to see the K tile clutched between her fingers.

From page 4 of One Kick by Chelsea Cain. (See my review--too good to not have a teaser from it.)

Karen's:

But Iola seemed to have found peace within herself, despite the rejection in her childhood and the pain in her life.  How do you cast aside a word like anathema, instead of slipping into it like second skin and living in it forever?

From page 168 (Loc. 2283 on Kindle) of The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate.

I could barely believe what I'd just seen.  I sat in the darkened room too stunned to speak.

From page 26 of A Dog Named Slugger by Leigh Brill.


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should  Be Reading. Anyone can play along, so I thought  I  would play for fun!

Happy Reading!

"A Dog Named Slugger" by Leigh Brill is a Must Read for Dog Lovers! (UPDATED)

A Dog Named Slugger by Leigh Brill is the true story of Leigh and her service dog, Slugger. Leigh needs Slugger because she has Cerebral Palsy. This book tells of the special heartwarming bond they formed with some really great stories and funny moments too! It’s a must read for dog lovers. Loved it!
(Gerard's revuew5++ stars)

A Dog Named Slugger by Leigh Brill is a wonderful book that shows how service dogs can help people with disabilities other than blindness.  This was new to me so I really enjoyed reading about the bond between Leigh and her dogs Slugger and Kenda.  Leigh has Cerebral Palsy and the parts where she shares her struggles before Slugger came into her life are sad.  I really felt bad for her, but overall, this book is uplifting.  For this type of book, I'm giving it 5 stars.  I was not disappointed in it because Slugger is a big part of it and I learned more about service dogs than I knew before I read it. 
(Karen's review, 5 stars) 

Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!

"Life of Pi" DVD is better than the book!

I read Life of Pi by Yann Martel back in April of 2008, but just watched the movie on DVD this past week.   I enjoyed the movie much more.  The part I found boring in the book was condensed and went quick in the movie and the lifeboat scenes were very well done!  Also, the movie wasn't as confusing as the book to me.  Richard Parker, the tiger, and Pi are both great!  It was fun seeing their relationship develop and that was my favorite part of the book as well.
(Karen's review, 5 stars)

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"Cop Town" by Karin Slaughter Has Plenty of Action

Cop Town by Karin Slaughter is fiction about two female police officers hunting for a killer—a cop killer!  There is plenty of action in this that kept me turning pages.  The language is a little on the rough side which I did not care for.  However, the twist in the middle of the book turned this into a 5-star read for me and I loved the ending!  I wouldn’t say this is a “must read” but it is well worth reading.   

(Gerard's review, 5 stars)

 

Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!

"Merle's Door--Lessons from a Freethinking Dog" by Ted Kerasote (UPDATED)

 Merle's Door--Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote is the true story about a man named Ted.  One day while he was camping, a dog came and claimed him.  He agreed and called the dog Merle.  Merle was an amazing dog!  His story deserved to be told and Mr. Kerasote does it so well!

This is a fantastic read!  The two best dog books I ever read were A Pack of Two and Rose in a Storm, but this book now makes the list three.  It's right up there with my other two!  I LOVED IT!  If you are a dog lover, it's a must read.  Bring tissues but do not let that stop you.  So far, this is my book of the month!!  Love you, Merle.
(Gerard's review 8/14/14, 5++ stars)

I liked Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote because Merle was such an adventuresome dog and the bond he had with Ted was heartwarming.  I could have done without the research side notes that the author included about history of dogs and studies that have been done but am sure some people would find all that interesting.  Personally, I liked the parts about Merle and his adventures, his bond with Ted, and his encounters with other dogs and wildlife.  Of course, the ending made me cry but if you don't want to read the sad part, just stop before the last couple chapters.  It is a good book and I enjoyed it, probably because Merle reminded me of our dog in some ways.
(Karen's review 8/21/14, 4 stars) 


Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!