Monthly Archives: November 2009

Audiobook Review: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Posted on November 17, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Giver Author: Lois Lowry Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Laurel Leaf Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Ron Rifkin First line: It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

Posted on November 17, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The House of Mirth Author: Edith Wharton Genre: Classic fiction Publisher: Wordsworth Classics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Read it online through Daily Lit First line: Selden paused in surprise. After finishing Wharton’s The Age of Innocence … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – November 17, 2009

Posted on November 17, 2009 by CarrieK

I’ve been too busy to do much reading or writing in the past week. I did finally finish A Killing Frost by John Marsden (review to come), but I’m still working on Beside a Burning Sea by John Shors. It’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Mailbox – November 16, 2009

Posted on November 16, 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. Home Repair by Liz … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – November 15, 2009 (The “bookish-links-for-Saturday-on-Sunday” edition)

Posted on November 14, 2009 by CarrieK

I really intended to have my links post up yesterday, but it’s been a crazy week. Thursday night, I sang at a community memorial service. Friday night, we had a houseful of boys sleeping over to celebrate Josiah’s 8th birthday. … Continue reading →

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Should I finish The Invention of Everthing Else?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by CarrieK

Normally, I follow the reading rule I found in Nancy Pearl’s Book Lust. To paraphrase: I give a book 50 pages. If I’m not liking it at that point, I set it aside. When I pass the age of 50, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich

Posted on November 12, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Finger Lickin’ Fifteen Author: Janet Evanovich Genre: Mystery Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Lorelei King First line: When I was a kid, I was afraid of … Continue reading →

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Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday – Catching Up (House, Castle, V, Bones, Fringe, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice)

Posted on November 10, 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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