Monthly Archives: February 2010

Literary Road Trip: Author Kirby Larson

Posted on February 4, 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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Apologies

Posted on February 3, 2010 by CarrieK

I know there have been some intermittent technical issues here at Books and Movies, and I apologize if you’ve clicked over only to find my blog is not working. We have had a bunch of problems with our host, and … Continue reading →

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Introducing the 2010 Ireland Reading Challenge – plus, win An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor

Posted on February 3, 2010 by CarrieK

On my last Sunday Salon post, Trisha said that reading challenges are like crack to us book lovers – and I have to agree. Not only am I thoroughly addicted to joining them, but have decided to do my part … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Spellbinder by Helen Stringer

Posted on February 3, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Spellbinder Author: Helen Stringer Genre: Middle grade fantasy Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC through Shelf Awareness First line: It was Wednesday. Belladonna Johnson, the main character in Spellbinder, can see ghosts. And … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Summer We Fell Apart by Robin Antalek

Posted on February 1, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Summer We Fell Apart Author: Robin Antalek Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: TLC Book Tours First line: The summer we took in a boarder my mother started wearing headscarves. The four … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

Posted on February 1, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: An Abundance of Katherines Author: John Green Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Dutton Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: The morning after noted child prodigy Colin Singleton graduated from … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – February 1, 2010

Posted on February 1, 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. A Week in December … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Boys Are Back

Posted on February 1, 2010 by CarrieK

Clive Owen delivers a critically acclaimed performance in THE BOYS ARE BACK, the heartwarming and uplifting drama about a man who is suddenly thrust into the role of single parent. Successful sportswriter Joe Warr (Owen) finds himself completely unprepared to … Continue reading →

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