Monthly Archives: January 2011

Book Review: The Observations by Jane Harris

Posted on January 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Observations Author: Jane Harris Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Penguin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: I had reason to leave Glasgow, this would have been about three four years … Continue reading →

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DVD Spotlight: Strictly Ballroom

Posted on January 10, 2011 by CarrieK

From Baz Luhrmann – the director of the award-winning hits Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! – comes the hilariously funny romantic comedy that will leave you singing, laughing and cheering for more. Experience the magical story of a championship … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

Posted on January 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Passion of Artemisia Author: Susan Vreeland Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Penguin Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from my personal library Audiobook reader: Gigi Bermingham First line: My father walked beside me to give me courage, … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – January 9, 2011

Posted on January 9, 2011 by CarrieK

I didn’t find as much reading time this past week as I would have liked – we are homeschooling again, plus there were appointments and driving kids to voice lessons, Tae Kwon Do, astronomy class, etc. I did crank out … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 8, 2011

Posted on January 8, 2011 by CarrieK

Author links: ~ Congratulations to Newlywed Neil Gaiman. Discussion starters: ~ Book, Line, and Sinker: What percentage of your books read do you review on your blog? ~ Caribousmom: E-Books – Are we losing something essential? ~ The Perpetual Page-Turner: … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews

Posted on January 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Inception – Brilliant acting, mind-blowing concept, extraordinary special effects, definitely Oscar worthy. Salt – Entertaining, designed for a sequel; Liev Schreiber is always excellent. A-Team – Despite doubts, worthy tribute to original series; hoping for sequel. The Expendables – Old-school … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Peeps by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on January 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Peeps Author: Scott Westerfeld Genre: YA science fiction Publisher: Razorbill Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: After a year of hunting, I finally caught up with Sarah. Cal Thompson is … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher

Posted on January 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Whale Talk Author: Chris Crutcher Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Greenwillow Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Brian Corrigan First line: In the end, write it down. The Dao Jones, … Continue reading →

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