Monthly Archives: October 2009

Audiobook Review: Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich

Posted on October 22, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Lean Mean Thirteen Author: Janet Evanovich Genre: Mystery Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the library Audiobook reader: Lorelei King First line: For the last five minutes, I’ve been parked outside my … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine, November/December 2009 issue

Posted on October 21, 2009 by CarrieK

Here are the books I’ve added to my wish list after perusing the latest issue of Bookmarks. Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman by Alice Steinbach: Steinbach always prided herself on being an independent woman. But independence does … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fire by Kristin Cashore

Posted on October 20, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Fire Author: Kristin Cashore Genre: YA fantasy Publisher: Dial Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from author’s publicist First line: Larch often thought that if it had not been for his newborn son, he never would … Continue reading →

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Online Book Club: The Dog Who Came in From the Cold by Alexander McCall Smith

Posted on October 20, 2009 by CarrieK

A couple of years ago, I read Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and it wasn’t really my cup of tea. My friend, Michelle, however, assured me that his novels set in England would be more my … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – October 20, 2009

Posted on October 20, 2009 by CarrieK

I’m still reading the same two books, although I hope to finish them both by tomorrow. Not a lot of reading time lately – I REALLY can’t wait for the Read-a-thon. Fire by Kristin Cashore At night, when she struggled … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – October 19, 2009

Posted on October 19, 2009 by CarrieK

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. Strange But True America: … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Cheri

Posted on October 19, 2009 by CarrieK

Indulge in Cheri, the seductive and provocative drama about a scandalous love affair, set during the opulent decadence of pre-World War I Paris starring award winners Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates. The ravishing Lea (Pfeiffer), famed courtesan to the rich … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – October 18, 2009 (the “blog stats” edition)

Posted on October 18, 2009 by CarrieK

I don’t have an idea for my Sunday Salon post, so thought I’d take a look at some of the recent search terms that have brought people to my blog. I get a lot of Google queries that are obviously … Continue reading →

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