Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mailbox Monday – January 17, 2011

Posted on January 17, 2011 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. Evenfall by Liz Michalski … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – January 16, 2011 (the “type fast and dash” edition)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by CarrieK

I had every intention of writing a lengthy and chatty Sunday Salon post (I love reading Sandy’s posts every Sunday), but am now out of time. So here’s a quick bullet list before I head south to my folks’ house … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What My Best Friend Did by Lucy Dawson

Posted on January 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: What My Best Friend Did Author: Lucy Dawson Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Avon Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Library Thing First line: “Can you tell me what’s happened, Alice?” says the calm voice on the … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 15, 2011

Posted on January 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Book news: ~ EW: Stieg Larsson’s partner reportedly plans to finish fourth “Millenium” novel. Discussion starters: ~ Book-a-rama: Are books the new orange? Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ In the Bleak Midwinter … Continue reading →

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Book review: Sea Changes by Gail Graham

Posted on January 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Sea Changes Author: Gail Graham Genre: Magical realism Publisher: Jade Phoenix Publishing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: It’s different in Australia. Sea Changes by Gail Graham is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor

Posted on January 13, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: An Irish Country Doctor Author: Patrick Taylor Genre: Historical fiction, Irish fiction Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Barry Laverty – Doctor Barry Laverty- his houseman’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

Posted on January 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The House at Riverton Author: Kate Morton Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Washington Square Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Last November I had a nightmare. The House at Riverton … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Lost Letter by Neil Mulligan

Posted on January 11, 2011 by CarrieK

The newly wed Jimmy and Maggie McDougal learn the news of Maggie’s pregnancy just weeks after Jimmy is called to duty in World War II. Frequent letters and their deep love for one another provide comfort while they are apart. … Continue reading →

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