Monthly Archives: December 2009

Three mini-reviews: Where Water Comes Together With Other Water: Poems, Z for Zachariah, and Ethan Frome

Title: Where Water Comes Together with Other Water: Poems Author: Raymond Carver Genre: Poetry Publisher: Vintage Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library. First line: Where this floated up from, or why, I … Continue reading

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Jimmy Kimmel and Nora Jones: The Twelve Days of YouTube Christmas

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Teaser Tuesdays – December 15, 2009

I’m currently reading three very different books, giving me three very different teasers to share with you. Things That Make Us (Sic): The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar Takes on Madison Avenue, Hollywood, the White House, and the … Continue reading

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My top 20 books from 2009, part two

My top 20 books from 2009, part one The Maze Runner by James Dashner From my review: “James Dashner has created a unique vision of the future, one that is as terrifying as it is mystifying. This world is full … Continue reading

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My top 20 books from 2009, part one

2009 isn’t quite over yet, but I thought it was a good time to look back over the list of books I’ve read this year and choose my favorites. This was originally going to be a top 10 post, but … Continue reading

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Mailbox Monday – December 21, 2009

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. Things That Make Us … Continue reading

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The Sunday Salon – December 20, 2009 (the “recommended-essay-collections” edition)

With the New Year comes a host of reading challenges, including The 2010 Essay Reading Challenge, the one that I’m hosting. I thought today’s Sunday Salon post would be a good opportunity to list some recommended essay collections. Here are … Continue reading

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Winner of Dragon House by John Shors

I almost forgot to draw a winner today! Congratulations to Kathy, who will be receiving a copy of Dragon House by John Shors.

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