Monthly Archives: July 2010

Bookish links for Saturday, July 17, 2010

Posted on July 17, 2010 by CarrieK

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Perfect Reader by Maggie Pouncey, reviewed by Swapna at S. Krishna’s Books. ~ Glimmerglass by Jenna Black, reviewed by The Story Siren. ~ Queen of Secrets by … Continue reading →

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More casting news for Stephanie Plum movie

Posted on July 16, 2010 by CarrieK

So, you already know how I feel about the casting of Katherine Heigl as Stephanie Plum in the upcoming film, One for the Money. I’m also not thrilled with Jason O’Mara as Morelli – although I like the actor, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

Posted on July 15, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Author: Beth Hoffman Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Momma left her red satin shoes in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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The first 100 books of 2010

Posted on July 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Sometime over my weekend of alone time and binge-reading, I completed my 100th book of the year. Since it’s easier to figure out percentages when you’re dealing with an even 100, I thought it would be interesting to record some … Continue reading →

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He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by W.B. Yeats

Posted on July 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beowulf on the Beach: What to Love and What to Skip in Literature’s 50 Greatest Hits by Jack Murnighan

Posted on July 13, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Beowulf on the Beach: What to Love and What to Skip in Literature’s 50 Greatest Hits Author: Jack Murnighan Genre: Non-fiction, books on books Publisher: Three Rivers Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dracula in Love by Karen Essex

Posted on July 13, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Dracula in Love Author: Karen Essex Genre: Historical fiction, paranormal fiction Publisher: Doubleday Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: Everyone has a secret life. Mina Murray has seen and heard strange things … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – July 13, 2010

Posted on July 13, 2010 by CarrieK

The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King He slammed the tea-pot onto the table so hard liquid spurted from its spout, and snarled, “He’s connected with two people dead of knife wounds and a third from gunshot, so … Continue reading →

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