Monthly Archives: November 2010

Book Review: Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton

Posted on November 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Tyger Tyger Author: Kersten Hamilton Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Clarion Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC for book tour with Winsome Media Communications First line: Please, Teagan Wylltson’s fingers curled in American Sign Language as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heidegger’s Glasses by Thaisa Frank

Posted on November 10, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Heidegger’s Glasses Author: Thaisa Frank Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Counterpoint Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from publisher for book tour with TLC Book Tours First line: In the ordinary winter of 1920, the philosopher Martin Heidegger … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on November 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Shiver Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Scholastic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: David LeDoux and Jenna Lamia First line: I remember lying in the snow, a small … Continue reading →

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Movie mini-reviews: Toy Story 3; Centurion; and The Karate Kid

Posted on November 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Everyone told me it would make me cry, and they were right. I liked Toy Story and loved Toy Story 2, but Toy Story 3 took it to another level. The kids loved the humor and the familiar characters – … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – November 8, 2010

Posted on November 8, 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. An Irish Country Courtship … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – November 7, 2010 (the “how did I get to be so old?” edition)

Posted on November 7, 2010 by CarrieK

I am celebrating a birthday today. My 38th, to be specific. And all I can say is: how in the heck did that happen? I’m not too worried, though, I can always hold on to the fact that my husband … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, November 6, 2010

Posted on November 6, 2010 by CarrieK

Author links: ~ Kristi at The Story Siren has an interview with author Brenna Yovanoff, whose YA novel The Replacement I adored. ~ YA author Holly Cupala has revealed the title of her second book. I adored her first, Tell … Continue reading →

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Completed – What’s in a Name Challenge

Posted on November 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Challenge host: Beth is hosting What’s in a Name? The idea is to read six books during 2010 – each one fitting into the following categories. 1. A book with a food in the title: Friendship Cake by Lynne Hinton … Continue reading →

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