Monthly Archives: August 2010

Mailbox Monday – August 9, 2010

Posted on August 9, 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. This Must Be the … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – August 8, 2010 (the “July reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on August 8, 2010 by CarrieK

I didn’t do a Sunday Salon or a July wrap-up last week, so here’s both in one post. I’ve had some great reading experiences this past week – including finishing The Help and Red Hook Road on audio and Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, August 7, 2010

Posted on August 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Author links: ~ Shannon Hale: How to be a writer’s friend (or spouse) ~ Andi at Estella’s Revenge has an interview with Lucy Knisley, author of the graphic memoir French Milk. ~ Beth Kephart: How do you choose the books … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin

Posted on August 5, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Though Waters Roar Author: Lynn Austin Genre: Christian historical fiction Publisher: Bethany House Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: It was ironic. Harriet Sherwood adores and admires her independent, fiery … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Posted on August 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Beautiful Creatures Author: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: There were only two kinds of people … Continue reading →

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The Investment by Robert Frost

Posted on August 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Over back where they speak of life as staying (“You couldn’t call it living, for it ain’t”), There was an old, old house renewed with paint, And in it a piano loudly playing. Out in the plowed ground in the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: One Day by David Nicholls

Posted on August 3, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: One Day Author: David Nicholls Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Shelf Awareness First line: ‘I suppose the important thing is to make some sort of difference,’ she said. When … Continue reading →

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Did I miss anything?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by CarrieK

Okay – I had to click “Mark All Read” on my Google Reader this morning. There were over 800 posts in my “Everyday Reads” folder alone – not to mention all the other blogs I follow! I’m sure there were … Continue reading →

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