Monthly Archives: April 2011

Bookish links for Saturday, April 16, 2011

Posted on April 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Lenore Appelhans, book blogger and newly signed author, is interviewed at The League of Extraordinary Writers. ~ Three Cups of Tea, the memoir by Greg Mortenson, appears to be inaccurate. Discussion starters: ~ Caribousmom: The post where … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Hidden Affair by Pam Jenoff

Posted on April 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: A Hidden Affair Author: Pam Jenoff Genre: Contemporary fiction, romantic thriller Publisher: Atria Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: I gaze across the veranda, beyond the rows of yachts and sailboats … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen

Posted on April 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Bird Sisters Author: Rebecca Rasmussen Genre: Contemporary fiction, literary fiction Publisher: Crown Publishers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: Used to be when a bird flew into a window, Milly … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – April 12, 2011

Posted on April 12, 2011 by CarrieK

The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen Milly knew her father was capable of cruelty, she just didn’t know he was capable of cruelty of this caliber. If he’d known anything about women, he’d have known that denouncing one of them … Continue reading →

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Winners of The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games Trilogy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m so sorry I’m late in drawing winners – our busy weekend-slash-movie marathon threw it right out of my head. So, here they are: The winner of the finished copy is ErinW. The winner of the ARC is Danielle. Congrats, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella; The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee; and Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Twenties Girl Author: Sophie Kinsella Genre: Paranormal fiction, chick lit Publisher: Dial Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Rosalyn Landor First line: The thing about lying to your parents is, … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – April 11, 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys – Bought this one for myself. Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share their recent acquisitions. If you’re eager to tell the rest of the book blogging world about … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – April 10, 2011

Posted on April 10, 2011 by CarrieK

I apologize for the absence of a links post yesterday – our Lord of the Rings movie marathon kept me from blogging. I have saved a few links, though, so that means next week’s post will be even more full … Continue reading →

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