Monthly Archives: October 2009

44 Random Questions

Posted on October 12, 2009 by CarrieK

I am without a book-related post or idea for a post today, so thought I’d do this meme I found at Carol’s Notebook. 1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes – it’s my salad dressing of choice. 2. Have you … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – October 11, 2009 (the “what my kids are reading” edition)

Posted on October 11, 2009 by CarrieK

Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers posting lists of the books their kids are reading and loving. I enjoy reading these lists, and thought maybe some of you would enjoy finding out the books my kids have been enjoying … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, October 10, 2009

Posted on October 10, 2009 by CarrieK

Author info: ~ Kathy at Bermudaonion has a chat with Elizabeth Kostova, author of The Historian and The Swan Thieves. ~ Wendy at Musings of a Bookish Kitty has a guest post by Shilpa Agarwal, author of Haunting Bombay. Discussion … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

Posted on October 9, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Tomorrow, When the War Began Author: John Marsden Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Scholastic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Suzi Dougherty First line: It’s only half an hour since someone … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #4 – Rod (Dad)

Posted on October 9, 2009 by CarrieK

Dad and I have similar taste when it comes to reading, especially in science fiction and fantasy. I also have read my share of Dad’s Louis L’Amour novels, and although I rarely read westerns anymore, I did enjoy them. My … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Posted on October 8, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Magicians Author: Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Viking Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Quentin did a magic trick. The Magicians by Lev Grossman is a fantasy novel that … Continue reading →

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Literary Road Trip: Author Lorie Ann Grover

Posted on October 7, 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 – Life on Mars: The Complete Series

Posted on October 7, 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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