Monthly Archives: September 2009

Book Review: The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Posted on September 5, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Maze Runner Author: James Dashner Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Delacorte Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from publisher First line: He began his new life standing up, surrounded by cold darkness and stale, … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, September 5, 2009

Posted on September 4, 2009 by CarrieK

Author links: ~ Borders has a video interview with Suzanne Collins, in which she talks about The Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Spoiler alert: if you haven’t read Catching Fire, some of the reader questions involve spoilers. ~ Amy has … Continue reading →

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My ever-expanding list of books you must read

Posted on September 4, 2009 by CarrieK

Update: I’m editing the title to indicate that these are books I think everyone must read, not books I’m listing for myself to read. I’ve read – and loved – all of these, that’s why I consider them must-reads. ) … Continue reading →

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Literary Road Trip: Author Michael Harmon

Posted on September 3, 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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Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday: Scrubs, Season 8

Posted on September 2, 2009 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

Posted on September 1, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood Author: Ann Brashares Genre: YA fiction Publisher: Dell Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the library First line: Once there were four girls who shared a pair of pants. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – September 1, 2009

Posted on September 1, 2009 by CarrieK

The Maze Runner by James Dashner When they were finished, Thomas headed back to the secluded place where he’d slept the night before, in the corner behind the Deadheads. He thought about his conversation with Chuck, wondered how it would … Continue reading →

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