Finally!

CarrieK | September 30, 2009

Look what finally came in to the library for me today: Yay! Bookmark to:

Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday – Castle: The Complete First Season

CarrieK | September 30, 2009

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday is a weekly feature in which I talk about the TV we’re watching, either on DVD or on cable. Feel free to grab the graphic, join in, and play along – just leave a link to your post in the comments. Rick Castle is a world-famous crime novelist whose stories come to [...]

Book Review: Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich

CarrieK | September 29, 2009

Title: Twelve Sharp Author: Janet Evanovich Genre: Mystery Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the library First line: When I was twelve years old I accidentally substituted salt for sugar in a cake recipe. Twelve Sharp picks up with Stephanie back working as a bond enforcement agent for [...]

Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – September 29, 2009

CarrieK | September 29, 2009

The Magicians by Lev Grossman He wondered, theoretically, which of them had it worse. Alice’s parents were toxic monsters, but at least you could see it. His own parents were more like vampires or werewolves – they passed for human. He could rave about their atrocities all he wanted, he knew the villagers would never [...]

Monday’s Movie Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife

CarrieK | September 28, 2009

Monday’s Movie is a weekly meme hosted by Sheri at A Novel Menagerie. Click over to check out all the great reviews, and add your own. I’ve been looking forward to the film version of Audrey Niffenegger’s novel The Time Traveler’s Wife since I heard it announced. My enthusiasm waned a bit when I heard [...]

Mailbox Monday – September 28, 2009

CarrieK | September 28, 2009

Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Printed Page. If you’re eager to tell the rest of the book blogging world about the wonderful books you’ve received this week, click over and share your link. The Magicians by Lev Grossman – I bought this one with an Amazon gift card I was given. This [...]

The Sunday Salon – September 27, 2009 (The “I wish I had more time to read” edition)

CarrieK | September 27, 2009

I am feeling seriously in need of a weekend of alone time and non-stop reading. It’s not likely to happen anytime soon, though. I am hoping to participate in the upcoming 24-hour read-a-thon in October, but it will likely be snatched reading time amid the normalcy of life with a husband and four kids. If [...]

Book Review: Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich

CarrieK | September 26, 2009

Title: Eleven on Top Author: Janet Evanovich Genre: Mystery Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the library First line: My name is Stephanie Plum. In Eleven on Top, Stephanie Plum has decided to give up on being a bounty hunter. She’s tired of things blowing up around [...]