Monthly Archives: April 2010

Book Review: Love in a Time of Homeschooling: A Mother and Daughter’s Uncommon Year by Laura Brodie – and a giveaway

Posted on April 16, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Love in a Time of Homeschooling: A Mother and Daughter’s Uncommon Year Author: Laura Brodie Genre: Nonfiction, memoir Publisher: Harper Collins Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: On a cold October … Continue reading →

Posted in giveaways, memoirs, non-fiction | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

Book Review: The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

Posted on April 15, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Chosen One Author: Carol Lynch Williams Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: “If I was going to kill the Prophet,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in contemporary fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Book Review: The Other Side of Dawn by John Marsden

Posted on April 13, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Other Side of Dawn (Book 7, The Tomorrow Series) Author: John Marsden Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Scholastic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: The noise of a helicopter … Continue reading →

Posted in science fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Book Review: Undercover by Beth Kephart

Posted on April 13, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Undercover Author: Beth Kephart Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Harper Teen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: Once I saw a vixen and a dog fox dancing. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in contemporary fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , | 20 Comments

Teaser Tuesdays – April 13, 2010

Posted on April 13, 2010 by CarrieK

The Other Side of Dawn (The Tomorrow Series #7) by John Marsden “A military court met on the 28th and found you guilty of sabotage, terrorism and murder. You have been sentenced to thirty years imprisonment.” Love in a Time … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | 4 Comments

Mini-Reviews: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen; Burning for Revenge and The Night is for Hunting by John Marsden

Posted on April 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 Author: David Petersen Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Archaia Studios Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: The mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all … Continue reading →

Posted in children's fiction, graphic novels, science fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Mailbox Monday – April 12, 2010

Posted on April 12, 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. Letter to My Daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | 14 Comments

Movie Review: Saving Grace

Posted on April 12, 2010 by CarrieK

My best friend Michelle suggested that Kevin and I watch Saving Grace, starring Brenda Blethyn and Craig Ferguson, since I love British films and Kevin used to be a pothead in high school. (It was only a little less than … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged | 10 Comments