Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Sunday Salon – December 12, 2010

Posted on December 12, 2010 by CarrieK

I’m still deciding which challenges I’m going to join in 2011 – besides the ones I’m hosting, that is – and am also trying to do some planning ahead for the rest of my reading for next year. Lately around … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Posted on December 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Magic is everywhere in Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – the fun family adventure from the creators of National Treasure. Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a modern-day sorcerer with his hands full defending Manhattan against dark forces. When a seemingly average … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 11, 2011

Posted on December 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Hannah at Word Lily: How often is a new book added to your list of all-time favorites? ~ Pam at Bookalicious: I am going to start a book blog. Reviews and blog posts that have me adding … Continue reading →

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Winners of 2010 Essay Challenge and 2010 Ireland Challenge giveaways

Posted on December 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Is it just me, or does there seem to be much less interest in book giveaways these days? I didn’t get a very big response for the giveaways for the 2011 Essay and Ireland Challenges. But, winners must be chosen … Continue reading →

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Suggested reading for the 2011 Essay Reading Challenge

Posted on December 10, 2010 by CarrieK

After two years of doing the Essay Challenge, and a few years of reading essays on my own before that, I have read, browsed, and read reviews of a lot of different essay collections. If you’re interested in doing the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: American Widow by Alissa Torres and Sungyoon Choi

Posted on December 9, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: American Widow Author: Alissa Torres and Sungyoon Choi Genre: Graphic memoir Publisher: Villard Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: The world trade center was just hit by a plane! American … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Changeless by Gail Carriger

Posted on December 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Changeless Author: Gail Carriger Genre: Paranormal fiction, steampunk Publisher: Orbit Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: “They are what?” This review will not contain spoilers for Changeless, but will contain … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – December 7, 2010

Posted on December 7, 2010 by CarrieK

The Anatomy of Ghosts by Andrew Taylor He was aware that in some part of his being he was growing colder, but the knowledge was unimportant. Cold was a necessary part of this strange amoral world where clarity of thought … Continue reading →

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