Monthly Archives: February 2011

Book Review: The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott by Kelly O’Connor McNees

Posted on February 20, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott Author: Kelly O’Connor McNees Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Amy Einhorn Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author’s publicist First line: Louisa May Alcott approached the ticket … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – February 20, 2011 (the “I’m enjoying my kid-free weekend” edition)

Posted on February 20, 2011 by CarrieK

After a frantically busy week, I was rewarded with a weekend without the kids. I love my kids, but as a homeschooling mom, I very rarely have time away from them. It’s good for them; it’s good for me. And … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, February 19, 2011

Posted on February 19, 2011 by CarrieK

As I’m writing this post, I’m in the middle of a busy Thursday of running kids to science lab, P.E. class, and painting class. And doing laundry and packing for the weekend. But by the time you read it, I … Continue reading →

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Faithful Place read-along schedule (and announcement for Brooklyn read-along)

Posted on February 18, 2011 by CarrieK

February is already more than half over; March will be here before we know it. I hope that many of you are planning to join me for the March read-along of Tana French’s Faithful Place. (Updated to add: a commenter … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Mini-reviews: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann; The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond; and Angelology by Danielle Trussoni

Posted on February 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon Author: David Grann Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Vintage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Mark Deakins First line: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder

Posted on February 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Outside In Author: Maria V. Snyder Genre: YA science fiction Publisher: Harlequin Teen Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: E-galley from Netgalley First line: My fingers ached as my leg muscles trembled. Spoiler alert: This review will not … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – February 15, 2011

Posted on February 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke The little girl cried when the women left, but Meggie stroked her hair and told her what Battista had said about the snow: Many of the snowflakes, he had told her, were tiny elves who kissed … Continue reading →

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In honor of Valentine’s Day – my favorite literary couples

Posted on February 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Happy Valentine’s Day! Kevin and I will have been married for sixteen years next month, and I still love him. Amazing, isn’t it? Of course, any of you who have been married for any length of time will agree with … Continue reading →

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