Monthly Archives: July 2010

Winners of June Shelf-Cleaning Giveaway

Posted on July 3, 2010 by CarrieK

Thanks to all of you who entered June’s giveaway to help me clear some space on my shelves. Here are the winners, thanks to Random.org: Eva wins the copy of One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Jeane wins the … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, July 3, 2010

Posted on July 2, 2010 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ The Bumbles Blog: Never apologize for what you read Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Crossing to Safety by Wallace Earl Stegner, reviewed by Carol at Magistramater. ~ Tomorrow River … Continue reading →

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Announcing the first annual Inspy Awards!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by CarrieK

The innovative award is designed to help readers in their search for the preeminent faith-inspired literature of today. The INSPYs were created to select and showcase books with the highest literary standards that grapple with the Christian faith. To find … Continue reading →

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Completed – Ireland Reading Challenge

Posted on July 1, 2010 by CarrieK

Kiss the Blarney Stone level: 6 books 1. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde – completed 2/14/2010 2. An Irish Country Girl by Patrick Taylor – completed 3/8/2010 3. Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy – completed 5/12/2010 4. … Continue reading →

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Completed – Audiobook Challenge

Posted on July 1, 2010 by CarrieK

Challenge host: Royal Reviews I am committing to the “obsessed” level – to listen to at least 20 audiobooks during 2010. 1. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford – completed 2/7/2010 2. U is for … Continue reading →

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