Monthly Archives: February 2010

Teaser Tuesdays – February 23, 2010

Posted on February 23, 2010 by CarrieK

The Creation of Eve by Lynn Cullen I stared at her warily as in my mind’s eye, a field of muscular bodies writhed overhead. In the center of this panoply of flesh, beautiful Adam reached forth to receive the touch … Continue reading →

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Book Review: At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays by Anne Fadiman

Posted on February 22, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays Author: Anne Fadiman Genre: Essays Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Just over half a century ago, in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Everybody’s Fine

Posted on February 22, 2010 by CarrieK

Robert DeNiro leads an acclaimed all-star cast – Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell – in Everybody’s Fine, the heartwarming film that will move you to laughter and tears. When Frank Goode’s (DeNiro) grown children cancel a family reunion, … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – February 22, 2010

Posted on February 22, 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 Secret Keeper by … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – February 21, 2010 (the “more reading for the Ireland Challenge” edition)

Posted on February 21, 2010 by CarrieK

Last week’s Sunday Salon post included a list of recommended books and authors for readers participating in the Ireland Reading Challenge, and I got so many great suggestions in the comments, I thought another post was in order. ~ Sandy … Continue reading →

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Links for Saturday, February 20, 2010

Posted on February 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Author news and links: ~ Lenore at Presenting Lenore has an interview with Jasper Fforde, author of Shades of Grey. ~ Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit has an interview with Frank Delaney, author of Ireland and Venetia Kelly’s Traveling … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Candor by Pam Bachorz

Posted on February 19, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Candor Author: Pam Bachorz Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Egmont Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: CA-CHUNK, CA-CHUNK, CA-CHUNK. How far would you go to help your kids become smart, … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Pam Jenoff, author of Almost Home

Posted on February 17, 2010 by CarrieK

Yesterday I reviewed Pam Jenoff’s thriller, Almost Home (the link will take you to my review), which I loved. Today, I am pleased to welcome Pam to Books and Movies for an interview. Almost Home is different than your previous … Continue reading →

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