Monthly Archives: April 2009

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Posted on April 23, 2009 by CarrieK
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Gasp! My daughter is a last-page-peeker!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by CarrieK

Last night, I noticed my daughter curled up on the couch, engrossed in a book. Not an unusual sight. I could see she was only about ten pages or so from the end, so I grabbed the book from her … Continue reading →

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Summer movie preview

Posted on April 22, 2009 by CarrieK

Entertainment Weekly put out it’s Summer Movie Preview issue this week, and there are a lot of movies coming this summer that I am very excited about. There are two movies to help feed my Christian Bale addiction, the next … Continue reading →

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Wondrous Words Wednesday – April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009 by CarrieK

Wondrous Words Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion. The idea is for bloggers to post about the unfamiliar words they have encountered in their reading the past week. Click over to read other book bloggers’ Wondrous … Continue reading →

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Blogwarming Giveaway

Posted on April 21, 2009 by CarrieK

First, I have to say how extremely thrilled I am that all of you have so willingly followed me here to my new blog home. That was my biggest concern with leaving Today.com, because I love my readers and the … Continue reading →

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Winners of Jantsen’s Gift Giveaway

Posted on April 21, 2009 by CarrieK

This giveaway kind of got lost in the blog-moving craziness. I was supposed to draw winners yesterday, but completely forgot about it. Here are the five winners: Anne Taylor Beth Shepherd Sherrie Nat Ashley Madden Watch your e-mail boxes, ladies … Continue reading →

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Book review: 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

Posted on April 21, 2009 by CarrieK

I took the kids to the park yesterday afternoon after school. It was gorgeous, sunny, temperature in the 80s. We stopped at the library on the way, and picked up 84, Charing Cross Road, which was waiting for me on … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays and It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009 by CarrieK

To read other book bloggers’ teasers, or to leave a link to your own, visit Should Be Reading. Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex As they cross the Adda River, the soldiers are singing, “Now it’s Il Moro’s turn to dance!” … Continue reading →

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