Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bookish links for Saturday, March 19, 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011 by CarrieK

I can’t believe it’s Saturday already – this week sped by! And we are inundated with boys this weekend, adding Michelle’s two to our three. Natalie is leaving this afternoon for a sleepover at a friend’s house, and she can’t … Continue reading →

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Author Q&A with Geraldine Brooks – plus, a chance to win a galley of her new novel, Caleb’s Crossing

Posted on March 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Caleb’s Crossing is inspired by the life of Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College in 1665. Author Geraldine Brooks first learned about him during her time as a Radcliffe fellow at Harvard in 2006. Caleb … Continue reading →

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Now that Katniss has been cast, who should play Peeta?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by CarrieK

According to the article I linked to earlier announcing the casting of Jennifer Lawrence in the Hunger Games film, the actors below are the front-runners for the role of Peeta. From left to right: Alex Pettyfer, Josh Hutcherson, Hunter Parrish … Continue reading →

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Casting of Katniss in The Hunger Games film

Posted on March 17, 2011 by CarrieK

The Wrap has announced that Jennifer Lawrence has been cast in the role of Katniss in the upcoming Hunger Games film. What do you think?

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Faithful Place read-along: Chapters 7 through 12

Posted on March 17, 2011 by CarrieK

This post assumes that you have read chapters 1 through 12 of Faithful Place. If you haven’t had a chance to read them yet, don’t read this until you have, as there could be possible spoilers. Well, French sure packs … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #3

Posted on March 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Possession – Book was boring, loved the film, it has Jeremy Northam! About a Boy – One of Hugh Grant’s best; I must read the book. The King’s Speech – Definitely a Best Picture. See it. Seriously – go see … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry

Posted on March 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry Author: Wendell Berry Genre: Essays, non-fiction Publisher: Shoemaker & Hoard Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy borrowed from a friend We have lived by the … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – March 14, 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister – ARC from the publisher for a tour for TLC Book Tours Where She Went by Gayle Forman – ARC from the publisher Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share … Continue reading →

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