Monthly Archives: November 2010

Book Review: The Wishing Trees by John Shors

Posted on November 26, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Wishing Trees Author: John Shors Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: New American Library Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from Library Thing First line: Ian watched Mattie sleep, her body curved as if still pressed against … Continue reading →

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Thankfully Reading Mini-Challenge #1: What Book Are You Most Thankful For?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by CarrieK

This is such a hard question. Do I answer with my faith in mind? (The Bible) Or my childhood? (Anne of Green Gables, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler) Or the books that introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Thankfully Reading Weekend Kick-off Post

Posted on November 26, 2010 by CarrieK

Now, I know some people who were very excited to shop the Black Friday sales today. Me? Not so much. First of all, I hate shopping. Second of all, it’s snowing like crazy outside. Third, wouldn’t you rather spend the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by CarrieK

Give me the end of the year an’ its fun When most of the plannin’ an’ toilin’ is done; Bring all the wanderers home to the nest, Let me sit down with the ones I love best, Hear the old … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Shoulder the Sky by Anne Perry

Posted on November 22, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Shoulder the Sky Author: Anne Perry Genre: Historical fiction, mystery Publisher: Ballantine Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Michael Page First line: It was shortly after three in the afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – November 22, 2010

Posted on November 22, 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. Starter for Ten by … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – November 21, 2010 (the “authors I’m thankful I found this year” edition)

Posted on November 21, 2010 by CarrieK

On Thursday, those of us who live in the United States will observe Thanksgiving, a day devoted to being thankful and eating a boatload of delicious food with family and/or friends. In honor of Thanksgiving, I am devoting today’s Sunday … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway

Posted on November 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: How to Be an American Housewife Author: Margaret Dilloway Genre: Multi-cultural fiction Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Library Thing First line: I had always been a disobedient girl. Shoko was a … Continue reading →

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