Monthly Archives: July 2009

Audiobook Review: The Sister by Poppy Adams

Posted on July 19, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Sister Title: Poppy Adams Genre: Literary fiction Publisher: Anchor Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Juliet Mills First line: It’s ten to two in the afternoon and I’ve been waiting … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 19, 2009 (The “bookish-links-for-Saturday-a-day-late” edition)

Posted on July 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Sorry for the late links post. The past three days have been so busy – I’ve had very little time for the computer. My Google Reader reads 1000+ posts! I may never catch up. My sister was here visiting from … Continue reading →

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Links post coming tomorrow – here’s the new Sherlock Holmes trailer to tide you over

Posted on July 18, 2009 by CarrieK
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Favorite YA fiction, part two

Posted on July 17, 2009 by CarrieK

Here is the continuation of my list of the best YA fiction. Graceling by Kristin Cashore – From my review: “In her debut novel, Ms. Cashore has created a fully formed world with authentic characters that breathe on the page.” … Continue reading →

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This actually happened (Or, my to-read stacks are too big)

Posted on July 16, 2009 by CarrieK

I was telling my husband about Brad Meltzer’s hilarious video about his book Book of Lies and the poor reviews it has received. I told him that I thought it was such a gracious way to respond to poor reviews … Continue reading →

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100 Shots of Short #71 – Are you there God? It’s me. Also, a Bunch of Zombies by Jake Swearingen

Posted on July 15, 2009 by CarrieK

Title:Are you there God? It’s me. Also, a Bunch of Zombies Author: Jake Swearingen Source: The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008 – read it online Rating: 4 out of 5 stars This is the very funny diary of a man … Continue reading →

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100 Shots of Short #70 – My Massive Feelings by Laurie Weeks

Posted on July 15, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: My Massive Feelings Author: Laurie Weeks Source: Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008 – read it online Rating: 4 out of 5 stars This short story is written in the form of diary entries addressed to Sylvia Plath. It’s darkly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Posted on July 14, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Wings Author: Aprilynne Pike Genre: YA fantasy Publisher: Harper Teen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars First line: Laurel’s shoes flipped a cheerful rhythm that defied her dark mood. I can’t remember where I saw the first review of … Continue reading →

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