Monthly Archives: November 2009

And another one (or two) bites the dust

Posted on November 10, 2009 by CarrieK

That sound you hear is me drop-kicking two more reading challenges into the horizon. I’m a bit bummed because I thought I was all set to complete the Classics Challenge – I finished The House of Mirth today, I’m halfway … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Sky Inside by Clare B. Dunkle

Posted on November 10, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Sky Inside Author: Clare B. Dunkle Genre: Middle grade dystopian fiction Publisher: Ginee Seo Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Bruce Turk First line: The big television cameras of … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – November 10, 2009

Posted on November 10, 2009 by CarrieK

Not much has changed in the old “currently reading” stack – too busy with birthday celebrations and NaNoWriMo. I did finish The Geography of Love and started A Killing Frost, but am still in-progress on The Invention of Everything Else … Continue reading →

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November 9, 1989

Posted on November 9, 2009 by CarrieK
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Mailbox Monday – November 9, 2009

Posted on November 9, 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. Coventry by Helen Humphreys … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: UP

Posted on November 9, 2009 by CarrieK

From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios and the acclaimed director of Monsters, Inc. comes a hilariously uplifting adventure where the sky is no longer the limit. Carl Fredericksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Geography of Love by Glenda Burgess

Posted on November 7, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Geography of Love Author: Glenda Burgess Genre: Memoir Publisher: Broadway Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Paperback copy from Library Thing Early Reviewers First line: Physicists say we are made of stardust. The Geography of Love: … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, November 7, 2009 (The “hey-hey, it’s my birthday!” edition)

Posted on November 7, 2009 by CarrieK

Today is my birthday, and I’m looking forward to celebrating with my family tonight! And I plan to ignore the fact that I’m getting very close to 40. Discussion starters: ~ Book Chick City talks about some of the recent … Continue reading →

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