Monthly Archives: August 2009

Book Review: Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson & Ned Rust

Posted on August 20, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Daniel X: Watch the Skies Author: James Patterson and Ned Rust Genre: Middle grade science fiction Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from Mother-Talk First line: It was a pretty regular … Continue reading →

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Literary Road Trip: YA Author Chris Crutcher

Posted on August 20, 2009 by CarrieK

Michelle at GalleySmith is hosting the Literary Road Trip: The Literary Road Trip is a project in which bloggers are volunteering to showcase local authors. This showcase can be anything you want to make of it – book reviews, author … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant

Posted on August 19, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Sacred Hearts Author: Sarah Dunant Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Random House Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Shelf Awareness First line: Before the screaming starts, the night silence of the convent is already alive with its … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall

Posted on August 19, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street Author: Jeanne Birdsall Genre: Children’s fiction Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: I bought this last year to read to the kids, because we loved the first one. First … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of Me

Posted on August 18, 2009 by CarrieK

I saw this meme at GalleySmith, and thought it would make a good post when I don’t have anything particularly bookish or movie-ish to write about. The Rules: – Link to the person who tagged you – Share your ABCs … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – August 18, 2009

Posted on August 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner “You know what’s wrong with America?” Valerie asked. “There’s no loyalty.” Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson & Ned Rust “And she gave me some good information too. Turns out Number 5′s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows – plus, a giveaway!

Posted on August 16, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Author: Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Dial Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: I purchased this book in hardcover last year. First line: Dear … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Lost in Austen

Posted on August 16, 2009 by CarrieK

I watched Lost in Austen this weekend while Kevin and the kids were away camping. I watched it for the Everything Austen Challenge, and because I’m pretty much a nut for all things Austen. In Lost in Austen, Jemima Rooper … Continue reading →

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