Monthly Archives: December 2010

Book Review: Blameless by Gail Carriger

Posted on December 27, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Blameless Author: Gail Carriger Genre: Paranormal fiction Publisher: Orbit Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: “How much longer, Mama, must we tolerate this gross humiliation?” This review will not … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – December 27, 2010

Posted on December 27, 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. The Matchmaker of Kenmare … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – December 26, 2010 (the “Happy Boxing Day” edition)

Posted on December 26, 2010 by CarrieK

Thank you so much for all of the Christmas wishes! In spite of a cold that is making its way relentlessly through each member of the family, we had a wonderful holiday. We headed south to my folks’ house Christmas … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by CarrieK

Mary’s Song Blue homespun and the bend of my breast keep warm this small hot star fallen to my arms. (Rest…You who have had so far to come.) Now nearness satisfies the body of God sweetly. Quiet He lies whose … Continue reading →

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My favorite audiobooks of 2010

Posted on December 24, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are audiobooks that I listened to in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Some of the favorites on my previous lists were also audiobooks – When You Reach Me, Love Walked In, On Beauty, The Nobodies Album, … Continue reading →

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A few more challenges for 2011

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

TwentyEleven Challenge Global Reading Challenge Fearless Poetry Exploration

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My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading →

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My favorite children’s fiction of 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are middle grade novels that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead From my review: “When You Reach Me won the Newbery Medal, and the honor is definitely … Continue reading →

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