Monthly Archives: April 2011

Audiobook Mini-reviews: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand; The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer; and Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Posted on April 8, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Author: Laura Hillenbrand Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Random House Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Edward Herrmann First line: In … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #4

Posted on April 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Starter for Ten – I love James McAvoy, but the book is much funnier. Skyline – I like cheesy sci-fi, but this one was just stupid. The Tourist – Fun, romantic, witty, smart and has the most beautiful cast. Diary … Continue reading →

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The English Novel by Linda Pastan

Posted on April 7, 2011 by CarrieK

In the English Novel, where I spent my girlhood, I used to think chilblains were a kind of biscuit, and everything was always pearled with fog – the moors with their purpling heather and the beveled windows where the heroines, … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan; Poet’s Choice: Poems for Everyday Life, Selected and Introduced by Robert Hass; and Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk

Posted on April 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Sea of Monsters Author: Rick Riordan Genre: Middle grade fiction, fantasy Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: My nightmare started like this. This is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Doctor and the Diva by Adrienne McDonnell

Posted on April 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Doctor and the Diva Author: Adrienne McDonnell Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: Doctor Ravell had already missed the funeral. In the year … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – April 5, 2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by CarrieK

A Hidden Affair by Pam Jenoff Jared would not wed for the sake of appearances. Then again, I never imagined he would fake his death, either, so perhaps I didn’t know him as well as I thought. Doomsday Book by … Continue reading →

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Peeta and Gale have been cast: discuss amongst yourselves

Posted on April 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Well, we don’t have to wait and wonder any longer – Peeta and Gale have been cast. Josh Hutcherson will play Peeta Liam Hemsworth will play Gale What do you think? I actually could see Hemsworth as Peeta, but not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Posted on April 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Wither Author: Lauren DeStefano Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: I wait. Imagine that you knew when you would die. … Continue reading →

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