Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Sunday Salon – October 17, 2010 (the “how will I ever catch up on all these reviews” edition)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by CarrieK

I used to be the kind of blogger who sat down and wrote my review of a book within a day of finishing it. Not anymore. I’ve lost my reviewing mojo. I’m still reading – a lot, actually, since I’ve … Continue reading →

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Is she determined to ruin play all my favorite bookish characters?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by CarrieK

In the category of “please, God, no, anyone but her,” there are rumors that Katherine Heigl will play the character of Claire in a film adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander. Really, people? Have you even read the book? I had … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, October 16, 2010

Posted on October 16, 2010 by CarrieK

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Empty by Susan Weyn, reviewed by Tina at Bookshipper. ~ The Kneebone Boy by Ellen Potter, reviewed by Jennifer at 5 Minutes for Books. ~ Strange Happenings … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby

Posted on October 15, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Juliet, Naked Author: Nick Hornby Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Riverhead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: They had flown from England to Minneapolis to look at a toilet. Annie and … Continue reading →

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Meet Grandma Mazur!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Just saw an update on the film version of One for the Money – Debbie Reynolds has been cast as Grandma Mazur. What do you think?

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Teaser Tuesdays – October 12, 2010

Posted on October 12, 2010 by CarrieK

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore I look at his desk and see that he’s reading a copy of They Walk Among Us. When I look back up he is pointing a gun at me. Juliet, Naked by Nick … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – October 11, 2010

Posted on October 11, 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 week’s haul consists … Continue reading →

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Read-a-thon update post

Posted on October 9, 2010 by CarrieK

I can’t believe this is my first update post! I woke up at 7:00 a.m. with a nasty cold/flu-bug that my kids have been passing around, so I went back to sleep until almost 10:00, didn’t start reading until 11:00 … Continue reading →

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