Monthly Archives: June 2010

Teaser Tuesdays – June 15, 2010

Posted on June 15, 2010 by CarrieK

The Language of Bees by Laurie R. King Safe in the darkness, I bent over with my hands on my knees, breathing in the foreign odours of the house – sandalwood and ginger where most of the neighbours’ would smell … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: StarStruck

Posted on June 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Experience the ultimate music sensation with the StarStruck: Extended Edition – featuring an exclusive “Got To Believe” extended music scene, plus a Rock-Along bonus feature and three full-length music videos – available only on Disney DVD! Get StarStruck with hunky … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – June 14, 2010

Posted on June 14, 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. Morpheus Road: The Light … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – June 13, 2010 (the “my house is full of boys” edition)

Posted on June 13, 2010 by CarrieK

Whew – it has been a busy weekend! We had dinner with friends’ Friday night, took the kids to a fishing derby yesterday, and then today we are celebrating Noah’s 12th birthday. You know what that means, right? There are … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Let Me Go by Helga Schneider; Firmin by Sam Savage; and French Milk by Lucy Knisley

Posted on June 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Let Me Go Author: Helga Schneider Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Barbara Rosenblat First line: I’m seeing you again after twenty-seven years, Mother, and wondering whether … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thaw by Fiona Robyn

Posted on June 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Thaw Author: Fiona Robyn Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Snowbooks Ltd. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: I read it online First line: These hands are ninety-three years old. I love discovering new authors, so when Fiona Robyn asked … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – June 8, 2010

Posted on June 8, 2010 by CarrieK

The Likeness by Tana French The four of them crammed in the wrecked cottage, gasping for breath. Shaking hands feeling for a pulse, pressing harder; moving her into shelter and laying her out so gently, reaching for the knife, fumbling … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Impatient with Desire by Gabrielle Burton

Posted on June 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Impatient with Desire Author: Gabrielle Burton Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Voice Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: Imagine all the roads a woman and a man walk until they reach the … Continue reading →

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