Today's TT is from one of the best books I have read this year: Bridge of Birds
, Master Li, Book 1.
, Master Li, Book 1.It is a fantasy-esque book set in "an Ancient China that never was". Come back here tomorrow for the review!
Taken from a page when the author is describing the importance of the drummer while two swordsman compete in Sword Dancing:
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It is said that a truly great drummer is the equivalent of a third sword. Sample gymnasium conversation:
"I hear that Fan Yun has challenged you.Who's your drummer?"
"Blind Meng."
"Blind Meng! Great Buddha, I must sell my wife and wager the proceeds! Orderly, be so kind as to order flowers for Fan Yun's widow."
In other news, I have a Catchy Name Contest! that began yesterday, and will go on through the next 2 weeks. My blogpost above describes the details - I need a new name for the blog :) The winner gets a book via Book Depository, or an Ebook by Ilona Andrews. Also, I will be posting on all the attempts made, so your website would be linked as well.
Wow! I haven't seen this book in ages! I have it somewhere but haven't read it yet. Thanks for sharing.
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This is a great teaser! I haven't read this, but I definitely have to check it out now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I have entered in a few suggestions for the blog naming contest. I'm definitely willing to promote your contest on my blog if you'd like me to. Just let me know!
Missy @ Missy's Reads & Reviews
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Very interesting since you let us in on what the passage pertains to it made perfect sense! My Teaser
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Interesting and really different teaser.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an intriguing book! My teaser is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! First I've heard of this one, but it sounds really interesting.
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Sorry - I have no idea about a name for your blog. Just on the evidence of my own blog's name, it's pretty clear I'm seriously lacking in blog-naming skills.
I've never heard of this before. I like Asian inspired fantasy for young adults (Eon: Dragoneye Reborn and Silver Phoenix) so I might like this.
ReplyDeleteYour teaser is such a coincidence, since I went to see an exhibit on Sunday pertaining to the Terracotta Warriors from China. Seems to be a theme right now. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck naming your blog!
Meanwhile, my own teaser is at Bookishgal.
Wow, that bad. He should change his drummer then. :-)
ReplyDeleteMine's from Devil May Cry.
Ooh. *makes note of book* I love Asian-themed fantasies. Sell his wife to wager the proceeds and send flowers to the other's widow, eh? Great teaser!
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love the teaser, I have never read anything relate to china yet
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