Monthly Archives: October 2010

Mailbox Monday – October 25, 2010

Posted on October 25, 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. Tyger Tyger by Kersten … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, October 23, 2010

Posted on October 23, 2010 by CarrieK

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ The Heroine’s Bookshelf by Erin Blakemore, reviewed by Rebecca at The Book Lady’s Blog. ~ Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum, reviewed by Dawn at She … Continue reading →

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TV Talk

Posted on October 22, 2010 by CarrieK

We got rid of cable over the summer, and we didn’t replace it with satellite. My husband hates watching television as it broadcasts, and thinks TV on DVD and Netflix streaming over the Wii are the best things in the … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen; The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson; Die for You by Lisa Unger

Posted on October 21, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Sugar Queen Author: Sarah Addison Allen Genre: Contemporary fiction, magical realism Publisher: Bantam Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Karen White First line: When Josey woke up and saw the … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine: Sept/Oct 2010 Issue

Posted on October 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Here are the books I found drool-worthy in the latest issue of Bookmarks Magazine: The World to Come by Dara Horn: Inspired by the true story of a Chagall painting that was stolen from the Jewish Museum in New York … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

Posted on October 19, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Scorch Trials Author: James Dashner Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Delacorte Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: She spoke to him before the world fell apart. Spoiler alert: … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – October 19, 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by CarrieK

Heidegger’s Glasses by Thaisa Frank They entered a snow-covered field without searchlights, guards, or fences. Asher had a vague sense that he was part of something that was never supposed to happen. But all he could see was his son. … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – October 18, 2010

Posted on October 18, 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. Heidegger’s Glasses by Thaisa … Continue reading →

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