Monthly Archives: October 2010

Read-a-thon Time

Posted on October 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Tomorrow morning begins Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon. Technically, I’m supposed to start at 5:00 a.m., since I’m in the Pacific Time Zone, but I’m having a movie night at my best friend’s house tonight, and I won’t be home until late. … Continue reading →

Posted in reading | Tagged | 19 Comments

Audiobook mini-reviews: Lucy by Laurence Gonzales; Slam by Nick Hornby; and Skellig by David Almond

Posted on October 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Lucy Author: Laurence Gonzales Genre: Literary fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Knopf Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Abby Craden, Kim Mai Guest First line: Jenny woke to thunder. This is one … Continue reading →

Posted in audiobooks, children's fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, science fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Book Review: The Secret Keeper by Paul Harris

Posted on October 5, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Secret Keeper Author: Paul Harris Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Plume Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: He ran his tongue over his swollen gums and tasted blood. It’s been four … Continue reading →

Posted in contemporary fiction | Tagged | 17 Comments

Teaser Tuesdays – October 5, 2010

Posted on October 5, 2010 by CarrieK

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi She plunges into the street, not caring that she shows herself as a windup, not caring that in running she will burn up and die. She runs, determined only to escape the demon behind … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | Leave a comment

Mini-reviews: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare; We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver; and Bellwether by Connie Willis

Posted on October 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Clockwork Angel Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: YA paranormal fiction, steampunk Publisher: Margaret K. McElderberry Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: The demon exploded in a shower of ichor and … Continue reading →

Posted in audiobooks, paranormal fiction, YA fiction | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Mailbox Monday – October 4, 2010

Posted on October 4, 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. Room by Emma Donoghue … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | 10 Comments

The Sunday Salon – October 3, 2010 (the “September reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on October 3, 2010 by CarrieK

We’re entering the final stretch of the year now – heading into the season when time seems to speed up and snowball, grabbing everyone in its path and dragging them along toward the holidays. It always feels this way to … Continue reading →

Posted in sunday salon | Tagged | 12 Comments

Bookish links for Saturday, October 2, 2010

Posted on October 2, 2010 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Bookalicious: The Book Blogger Police Are Watching You! ~ My Friend Amy: Reading and Gender ~ Author A.S. Peterson asks us to ban his book, The Fiddler’s Gun. Great post about book banning. Reviews and blog posts … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, books, movies | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments