Monthly Archives: January 2010

Book Review: Paper Towns by John Green

Posted on January 9, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Paper Towns Author: John Green Genre: YA fiction Publisher: Dutton Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library. First line: The way I figure it, everyone gets a miracle. Quentin, the protagonist of … Continue reading →

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Get ready for The 2nd Annual Bloggiesta! (UPDATED)

Posted on January 9, 2010 by CarrieK

This weekend is the 2nd Annual Bloggiesta, the brainchild of the wonderful Natasha at Maw Books Blog. For those of you not familiar with Bloggiesta, here are the details: Some of you may be asking what is Bloggiesta? In short, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Things That Make Us [Sic] by Martha Brockenbrough

Posted on January 6, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Things That Make Us [Sic] Author: Martha Brockenbrough Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: It was the fall of 2004 when I founded the Society … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Now and Then by Jacqueline Sheehan

Posted on January 5, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Now and Then Author: Jacqueline Sheehan Genre: Time travel fantasy Publisher: Avon Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from publicist. First line: The castle docent led the group along a roped path through a cold room. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Questions About Angels: Poems by Billy Collins

Posted on January 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Questions About Angels: Poems Author: Billy Collins Genre: Poetry Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library. First line: We do not speak like Petrarch or wear a hat … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – January 4, 2009

Posted on January 4, 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. Far From the Land: … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: (500) Days of Summer

Posted on January 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Kevin and I watched (500) Days of Summer last night and I absolutely adored it. Kevin liked it, too, which is saying something for a romantic comedy. Of course, this romantic comedy doesn’t follow the typical formula – in fact, … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – January 3, 2010 (the “December reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on January 3, 2010 by CarrieK

December was a fun reading month, with lots of time off of homeschooling. Here are the books I finished in December – links take you to my review: When She Flew by Jennie Shortridge On the Edge of the Dark … Continue reading →

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