Monthly Archives: July 2010

Morning Person by Vassar Miller

Posted on July 7, 2010 by CarrieK

God, best at making in the morning, tossed stars and planets, singing and dancing, rolled Saturn’s rings spinning and humming, twirled the earth so hard it coughed and spat the moon up, brilliant bubble floating around it for good, stretched … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala

Posted on July 6, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Tell Me a Secret Author: Holly Cupala Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Harper Teen Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: It’s tough, living in the shadow of a dead girl. Miranda … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – July 6, 2010

Posted on July 6, 2010 by CarrieK

Truly, Madly by Heather Webber He’d trusted me, and now it was time I returned the favor. I was going to tell him everything. About me, about Michael, the ring, and little Max. I wouldn’t tell him about the auras … Continue reading →

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Real life hospital vs. Grey’s Anatomy‘s Seattle Grace

Posted on July 5, 2010 by CarrieK

I am a faithful viewer of Grey’s Anatomy. My recent experiences during Natalie’s hospitalization demonstrated how watching television programs like this create unreal, and oftentimes strange, expectations in their viewers. For instance: ~ None of Natalie’s doctors had nicknames like … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: On Beauty by Zadie Smith

Posted on July 5, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: On Beauty Author: Zadie Smith Genre: Contemporary fiction, literary fiction Publisher: Penguin Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Peter Francis James First line: One may as well begin with Jerome’s … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – July 5, 2010

Posted on July 5, 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 Cradle by Patrick … Continue reading →

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TV on DVD: Life on Mars – The Original UK Series

Posted on July 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Crazy, in a coma, or back in time? Struck by a passing car in modern-day Manchester, detective Sam Tyler (John Simm, State of Play, Doctor Who) wakes up in 1973, where he’s the newest member of his old police squad. … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 4, 2010 (the “June reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on July 4, 2010 by CarrieK

I can’t believe today is Independence Day already! As far as the weather goes, our spring really stunk, so it doesn’t really feel like summer yet. Hopefully we’ll have a clear evening tonight for setting off fireworks with the kids. … Continue reading →

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