Monthly Archives: April 2009

Movie Review – The Illusionist

Posted on April 20, 2009 by CarrieK

Kevin and I decided to re-watch The Illusionist last night, and once again I was reminded of the brilliance that is Edward Norton. I’ve seen it twice before – once in the theater – but it’s one movie that can … Continue reading →

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100 Shots of Short – Arthur Conan Doyle, Craig Raine, Colm Toibin, Robert Harris, and Melissa Bank

Posted on April 19, 2009 by CarrieK

I recently read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes through DailyLit.com, a service which sends public domain books to your e-mail for free. You can choose the length of the installments, and to have them sent daily or only on weekdays … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – April 19, 2009 (The “I moved my blog” edition)

Posted on April 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Since this past week was our Spring Break from homeschooling, I was expecting to have a lot of time for reading. Then stuff happened, and I decided to move my blog. I used all my extra time that I had … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, April 18, 2009

Posted on April 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Giveaways: ~ Lori at Lori’s Reading Corner is celebrating her 20,000th post by giving away a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble. 20,000 posts – that’s quite an accomplishment! ~ Toni at A Circle of Books is giving away … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine

Posted on April 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Every two months, I am treated to a little piece of book heaven, thanks to my best friend, Michelle. She gave me a subscription to Bookmarks Magazine for Christmas, and every issue gives me a serious case of the book … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the new Books and Movies

Posted on April 17, 2009 by CarrieK

I’m glad you have found your way here! After months and months of more and more restrictions placed on my blogging at Today.com (tons of ads, only one template available, etc.), they have taken away the one thing that was … Continue reading →

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