Monthly Archives: January 2011

Pardon my dust

Posted on January 25, 2011 by CarrieK

If you’re reading this through a reader, you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about. If you are actually here at Books and Movies, though, you will see that I have a new theme! My wonderful husband designed that beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging | Tagged | 26 Comments

Teaser Tuesdays – January 25, 2011

Posted on January 25, 2011 by CarrieK

Starter for Ten by David Nicholls By the time she’s finished, I’ve stripped half-a-chicken in barbecue sauce down to its carcass, and the remains lie on my plate looking like, well, one of Alice’s ex-lovers. Nearly all of her relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | 18 Comments

Mailbox Monday – January 24, 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by CarrieK

Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share their recent acquisitons. 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. … Continue reading →

Posted in memes | Tagged | 20 Comments

Winner of The Metropolis Case by Matthew Gallaway

Posted on January 23, 2011 by CarrieK

Congratulations to Kathy, the winner of The Metropolis Case by Matthew Gallaway!

Posted in giveaways | Tagged | 3 Comments

The Sunday Salon – January 23, 2011 (the “Bloggiesta” edition)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by CarrieK

Last day of Bloggiesta today – second day for me, since I couldn’t start on Friday. I’m happy with the things I’ve managed to cross off of my list so far, and am hoping to cross the rest off today. … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, sunday salon | Tagged , | 27 Comments

Getting ready for Bloggiesta 4!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by CarrieK

The 4th edition of Bloggiesta is this weekend, January 21st through the 23rd. What is Bloggiesta, you ask? Well…. In short, it’s a blogging marathon. An opportunity to cross those nagging items off of your to-do list and improve your … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging | Tagged , | 13 Comments

Book Review: The Laws of Harmony by Judith R. Hendricks

Posted on January 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Laws of Harmony Author: Judith R. Hendricks Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Harper Paperbacks Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from Library Thing The Laws of Harmony is the story of Sunny Cooper, a voice-over artist … Continue reading →

Posted in contemporary fiction | Tagged | 11 Comments

Book Spotlight and Giveaway: The Metropolis Case by Matthew Gallaway

Posted on January 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Metropolis Case Author: Matthew Gallaway Genre: Literary fiction Publisher: Crown Publishers Martin is a lawyer who, at age forty, feels disconnected from his life, but if he comes to terms with the missteps of his past, will he … Continue reading →

Posted in giveaways, literary fiction | Tagged , | 14 Comments