Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Teaser Tuesday - Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman


Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, just do the following:

  • Grab your current read and open to a random page
  • Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page.
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title and the author so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

Trigger Warning: Short Fiction and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman is the source for this week's teasers. Two teasers for the price of one! I just couldn't choose between them. They come from the first and second page of the introduction. 

 "The monsters in our cupboards and our minds are always there in the darkness, like mold beneath the floorboards and behind wallpaper, and there is so much darkness, an inexhaustible supply of darkness. The universe is amply supplied with night."

 "What we read as adults should be read, I think, with no warnings or alerts beyond, perhaps: enter at your own risk. We need to find out what fiction is, what it  means to us, an experience that is going to be unlike anyone else's experience of the story."

 From Goodreads: In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. Trigger Warning includes previously published pieces of short fiction--stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013--as well "Black Dog," a new tale that revisits the world of American Gods, exclusive to this collection.

 So far I am enjoying the book, including the introduction. What book are you reading this week? What are your teasers? Please share them with us in the comments. Happy Reading!
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I have mixed emotions about this author. I tried to read American Gods and only made it half way through. Maybe I just grabbed it at the wrong time. People keep telling me I would like his writing...and the Monsters quote is great. Maybe I will try him again. Thanks for sharing! Here is my TT http://www.readinggrrl.com/2015/03/teaser-tuesday_10.html

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    1. Laura March 10, 2015 at 10:10 AM

      American Gods is a thick book. I haven't tried it yet. Other Neil Gaiman books you might enjoy are The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Anansi Boys. They are sort of magical realism/urban fantasy. No werewolves or vampires, but definitely other things that make a bumping sound in the night.

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  2. LaurenMarch 10, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    I love that second teaser! I'd love to be able to choose books that way. It would definitely broaden horizons in terms of what you would read I think

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    1. Laura March 10, 2015 at 11:38 AM

      Definitely. I read a little bit of almost anything. I decided that I'm old enough now lol Plus I'm not in school or taking any classes. Exceptions being I read what my daughter and step-daughter recommend to me so I can keep up with them culturally.

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I kind of love the second teaser, it is pretty much the reason why I ignore almost all reviews of books. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'll read review journals for work, and believe they are accurate, because there's no way I can read everything myself, but for my own personal reading, nope. I want a clean, fresh experience with a story. I want to take my own word for whether it's good or bad. Cool pick, I hope you enjoy it!!

    Here are my Teasers!

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  4. sherry fundinMarch 10, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    I have become a fan of anthologies and this looks interesting. I like both teasers and they only made me more curious about the stories.

    Here is my teaser: http://www.fundinmental.com/teaser-tuesday-40-tales-from-margaritaville-by-jimmy-buffett/

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    1. Laura March 10, 2015 at 10:42 PM

      I love anthologies too. A short story is sometimes just the right amount of read at a time. Thanks for coming by and sharing your Teaser.

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  5. Nadene @Ttly Addicted 2 ReadingMarch 10, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    I like the second teaser. I agree with the author. Here is mine
    http://totallyaddictedtoreading.blogspot.com/2015/03/teaser-tuesday-7.html

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    1. Laura March 10, 2015 at 10:49 PM

      I totally think it's up to us to read what we want and be aware of the choices we're making. Thanks for coming by.

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  6. fredamansMarch 10, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    A loved A Calender of Tales. That was my favorite story in this book, specifically for October.

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    1. Laura March 11, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      I just read it last night. It's almost like a mini-book in itself.

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  7. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Such thought provoking teasers, but so satisfying at the same time; great post!

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