Monthly Archives: December 2010

My favorite essays and poetry of 2010

(These are essays and poetry titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Questions About Angels: Poems by Billy Collins From my review: “Reading Billy Collins is like soaking in a hot bath after a … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Despicable Me

Vying for the title of “World’s Greatest Villain,” Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) – along with his hilarious crew of mischievous minions – plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon! But when Gru enlists … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesdays – December 21, 2010

Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld Deryn took hold of one of the spurs gingerly. They were sharp enough to puncture kraken skin, and tipped with phosphorous bombs that would automatically ignite when the beastie tried to struggle free. The Metropolis Case … Continue reading

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My favorite contemporary fiction reads of 2010

(These are contemporary fiction books that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos From my review: “Ms. de los Santos writes with a very unique style – Claire … Continue reading

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Mailbox Monday – December 20, 2010

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. Beautiful Darkness by Kami … Continue reading

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The Sunday Salon – December 19, 2010 (the “looking back at my Year of Reading Deliberately” edition)

2010 was supposed to be my Year of Reading Deliberately, and so I thought today would be a good time to look at the plans I had made, and see how poorly well I did, and then make some plans … Continue reading

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My favorite mystery reads of 2010

(These are mysteries that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The World War I Series by Anne Perry 1. No Graves As Yet 2. Shoulder the Sky 3. Angels in the Gloom 4. At Some … Continue reading

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 18, 2010

Author links: ~ Amy at My Friend Amy has an interview with A.S. Peterson, author of The Fiddler’s Gun and Fiddler’s Green. Discussion starters: ~ Pam at Bookalicious has been on a roll, giving us two hilarious videos: I am … Continue reading

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