Monthly Archives: January 2010

Book Review: This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Posted on January 15, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: This World We Live In Author: Susan Beth Pfeffer Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Harcourt Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Galley in e-book form from NetGalley First line: I’m shivering, and I can’t tell if it’s because … Continue reading →

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Literary Road Trip: Author Glenda Burgess

Posted on January 13, 2010 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 – Bonekickers

Posted on January 13, 2010 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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Book Review: The Quiet American by Graham Greene

Posted on January 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Quiet American Author: Graham Greene Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Penguin Classics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library. First line: After dinner I sat and waited for Pyle in my room over … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – January 12, 2009

Posted on January 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Dragon House by John Shors The thought of the children’s fates in her untested hands threatened to overwhelm her. Suddenly the responsibility of running the center seemed too much. Storm Front by Jim Butcher Her heart had been torn out. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review – The Answer Man

Posted on January 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Arlen Faber is the reclusive author of “Me and God,” a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – January 11, 2009

Posted on January 11, 2010 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. The Lost Letter by … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – January 10, 2010 (the Bloggiesta edition)

Posted on January 10, 2010 by CarrieK

I had three tasks planned to work on this weekend for the 2nd Annual Bloggiesta: ~ Add blogs from my Google Reader to my blogroll. – finished ~ Rewrite some reviews of books read in 2008 and early 2009 from … Continue reading →

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