Monthly Archives: January 2011

Book Review: Blindspot by Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepore

Posted on January 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Blindspot Author: Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepore Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: Had Columbus my gut, the world would be a smaller place. Blindspot, … Continue reading →

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Not book-related but so hilarious I had to share

Posted on January 4, 2011 by CarrieK
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Teaser Tuesdays – January 4, 2011

Posted on January 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Certain Women by Madeleine L’Engle “…And presumably God, if there is a God, loves the Germans as much as he loves us. War between his children must be painful for God.” Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk Usually they’re dead. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Anatomy of Ghosts by Andrew Taylor

Posted on January 3, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Anatomy of Ghosts Author: Andrew Taylor Genre: Historical fiction, mystery Publisher: Hyperion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Shelf Awareness First line: She was not alone. John Holdsworth has lost everything. His young son Georgie … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – January 3, 2011

Posted on January 3, 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. The Sherlockian by Graham … Continue reading →

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Four more challenges for 2011

Posted on January 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Buy One Book and Read It Challenge Graphic Novels Challenge Dystopia Challenge Historical Fiction Challenge

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The Sunday Salon – January 2, 2011 (the “December reading wrap-up and January plans” edition)

Posted on January 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Happy first Sunday of 2011! I am all set to get back to our normal homeschooling routine tomorrow – and the kids definitely need more structure to their days, as they’ve had too much time to bicker with each other. … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 1, 2011

Posted on January 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Did I really just write 2011? Happy New Year, everyone! Author links: ~ Author Jamie Ford announces that we will have to wait until early 2012 for his next novel. This makes me sad, but if it’s anywhere near as … Continue reading →

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