Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Sunday Salon – March 13, 2011 (the “monogamy or polygamy” edition)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by CarrieK

In Unfinished Person Sunday Salon post today, he confesses that he tried polygamy and it didn’t work for him. He has no choice but to be a monogamous….reader. (I’m talking books here, people.) He then asks his readers where they … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 12, 2011

Posted on March 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Congratulations to Neil Gaiman: His novel Neverwhere was chosen for ‘One Book, One Chicago’. ~ Scott Westerfeld has released the cover of Goliath, the last book in his Leviathan trilogy. Discussion starters: ~ My Friend Amy: Reader’s … Continue reading →

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Focus Features Jane Eyre Prize Package giveaway

Posted on March 11, 2011 by CarrieK

To celebrate today’s release of Focus Features’ film adaptation of the beloved classic Jane Eyre, the studio has put together quite a fantastic prize package, one that all of you lovers of Jane and Mr. Rochester would be thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor

Posted on March 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: An Irish Country Village Author: Patrick Taylor Genre: Contemporary fiction, Irish fiction Publisher: Forge Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Barry Laverty- Doctor Barry Laverty – heard the clattering of … Continue reading →

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Faithful Place Read-along: Chapters 1 through 6

Posted on March 9, 2011 by CarrieK

We’re one week into our Faithful Place read-along; how are you doing? Were you able to read all six chapters? Are you enjoying it so far? I have to say that I love Tana French’s writing. I’m amazed by the … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – March 8, 2011

Posted on March 8, 2011 by CarrieK

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness In the center of the room, a monk, a knight in full armor, and a musketeer peered into an even deeper hole that emitted a feeling of such loss that I couldn’t bear … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tapestry of Love by Rosy Thornton

Posted on March 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Tapestry of Love Author: Rosy Thornton Genre: Contemporary fiction, British fiction Publisher: Headline Review Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: Never in her life had Catherine Parkstone imagined so many sheep. … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – March 7, 2011

Posted on March 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer by Wesley Stace – I won this in a giveaway from Wendy at Caribousmom. Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share their recent acquisitons. If you’re eager to tell the … Continue reading →

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