Monthly Archives: July 2010

What my kids are reading

Posted on July 24, 2010 by CarrieK

As a complete biblioholic, I have tried to pass on a love of reading to my kids, with mixed results. My daughter, Natalie, is 13-years-old, and has a “to-read” list almost as long as mine. She loves to read, and … Continue reading →

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Another reason to love the library

Posted on July 24, 2010 by CarrieK
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Mini-reviews: God of the Hive by Laurie R. King; Flood Child by Emily Diamand; and The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich

Posted on July 22, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: God of the Hive Author: Laurie R. King Genre: Historical fiction, mystery Publisher: Bantam Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: This ARC copy was a gift from Laura First line: Two clever London gentlemen. Both wore city … Continue reading →

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Lending Out Books by Hal Sirowitz

Posted on July 21, 2010 by CarrieK

You’re always giving, my therapist said. You have to learn how to take. Whenever you meet a woman, the first thing you do is lend her your books. You think she’ll have to see you again in order to return … Continue reading →

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Book Review: North! or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson

Posted on July 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: North! or Be Eaten Author: Andrew Peterson Genre: Middle grade fantasy Publisher: Waterbrook Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy that I won from Jen at Divinest Sense First line: “Toooothy cow!” bellowed Podo as he … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – July 20, 2010

Posted on July 20, 2010 by CarrieK

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon Jerry did manage to slip out for an hour, late Saturday, to return Rosa Saks’s purse to her, and then again on Sunday afternoon, for two hours, returning with the … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – July 19, 2010

Posted on July 19, 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 Surrendered by Chang-Rae … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 18, 2010 (the “procrastination” edition)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by CarrieK

So, I’ve been reading some really great books lately. I finished two 5-star reads this week: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman and God of the Hive by Laurie R. King. I started The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay … Continue reading →

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