Finally!
CarrieK | September 30, 2009
Look what finally came in to the library for me today:
Yay!
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BOOKS AND MOVIES
…talking books, movies, TV, and all things entertainment…
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 life [...]
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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 her cousin Vinnie. Vinnie is backed up [...]
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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 believe [...]
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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 Eric [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 her. After quitting her job for her [...]
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