Monthly Archives: October 2009

Bookish links for Saturday, October 17, 2009

Posted on October 17, 2009 by CarrieK

Author info: ~ Girls Just Reading has an interview with Eugenia Kim, author of The Calligrapher’s Daughter. ~ Wendy at Musings of a Bookish Kitty has a guest post by Matthew Pearl, author of The Last Dickens. ~ Jackie at … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #5 – Noah (my 11-year-old)

Posted on October 16, 2009 by CarrieK

I talked Noah into doing a list of his five favorite books for me. Actually, I bribed him by substituting this list for the three-paragraph expository essay he was assigned for grammar this week. Here are Noah’s favorites. The Fire … Continue reading →

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Two perfect books for curious kids – and their parents

Posted on October 15, 2009 by CarrieK

As you know, I have four kids – three of whom are boys, and not as enthusiastic about reading as I wish they were. However, two books arrived in our home in the past month or so that have had … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon

Posted on October 15, 2009 by CarrieK

I am so excited to be participating in Dewey’s Read-a-thon for the first time. The read-a-thon takes place on October 24th and 25th, with the official starting time being 5 a.m. PST. I am in the Pacific Time Zone, but … Continue reading →

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Three More Challenges (or, “yes, I am a glutton for punishment”)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by CarrieK

Yes, I know, I just gave up on a few challenges because there was no way I could complete them by the deadline. In my defense, two of these new challenges will include the same books (only four) and the … Continue reading →

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Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday – Legend of the Seeker: The Complete First Season

Posted on October 14, 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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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – October 13, 2009

Posted on October 13, 2009 by CarrieK

Fire by Kristin Cashore I’m doing this for the Dells, she told herself over and over when her own capacity for bullying made her numb with shame and panic. I’m doing this to protect the Dells from those who would … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

Posted on October 12, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Deep End of the Ocean Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Viking Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: Altogether, it was ten years, easily ten, from the hot … Continue reading →

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