CarrieK | February 28, 2010
Entertainment Weekly had a short feature in the books section of the latest issue that really got me thinking about first impressions and appearances – where both books and people are concerned. You see, there’s a reason why I don’t have a picture of myself as my avatar/gravatar/profile pic. I know that most of my [...]
CarrieK | February 28, 2010
I am really bad about passing on blog awards. I always thank the person who awarded me and save the link, intending to pass it on very soon, and then time slips away…. Anyway, I’m hoping to make up for that by passing on a few at once. As always, these awards come without obligation [...]
CarrieK | February 27, 2010
Author news and links:
~ Nick Hornby is going to start writing his column in The Believer again – the essays from this column are what make up The Polysyllabic Spree, Housekeeping vs. the Dirt, and Shakespeare Wrote for Money. When I read this post in my reader, it made my day – I’m going [...]
CarrieK | February 27, 2010
Faith ‘n’ Fiction Saturday is a weekly event hosted by Amy at My Friend Amy. Each week Amy posts a different question or topic, having to do with faith in fiction, for people to blog about. This month, several bloggers read Wounded: A Love Story by Claudia Mair Burney. We then participated in a round [...]
CarrieK | February 25, 2010
Once again, the latest issue of Bookmarks Magazine has me adding titles to my to-read list. Here are the titles that peaked my interest this time:
The Art Student’s War by Brad Leithauser: It’s 1943 in Detroit, and World War II is firmly under way. The thriving city is busy turning out an astonishing number of [...]
CarrieK | February 24, 2010
Every week in my Teaser Tuesday post, I get to give you a little taste of my current reads. I love reading other people’s teaser posts – although it is hazardous to my to-read list. I’ve been thinking, though, that I don’t usually talk about my current “listens.” I’m a not only a multiple-reader; I’m [...]
CarrieK | February 24, 2010
Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday is a 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 post in the comments.
Experience the nonstop action, excitement, and drama of the first ten episodes of [...]
CarrieK | February 23, 2010
Title: Life Studies: Stories
Author: Susan Vreeland
Genre: Historical fiction
Publisher: Penguin
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Source: Print copy from my own library
First line: Jerome did not want to go to his sister’s garden party.
I’m not sure how Susan Vreeland remained under my radar for so long. I knew her books were out there, but until my friend [...]