Monthly Archives: May 2011

Mailbox Monday – May 9, 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by CarrieK

Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin – Review copy from the publisher for a tour for TLC Book Tours The Map of Time by Felix J. Palma – ARC from the publisher Claude and Camille by Stephanie Cowell – … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – May 8, 2011 (the “it would be a Happy Mother’s Day if I weren’t sick” edition)

Posted on May 8, 2011 by CarrieK

I had a wonderful, busy weekend planned. Saturday, Natalie and I were going to drive south to Post Falls with my mom to attend a Mother’s Day tea at my grandmother’s church – four generations of women celebrating together. Then … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, May 7, 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ James Dashner reveals the cover of The Death Cure, the third book in the Maze Runner series. ~ Gail Carriger reveals the cover of Timeless, book five in the Alexia Tarabotti series. Discussion starters: ~ The Extravagant … Continue reading →

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Guest post by Aine Greaney, author of Dance Lessons – plus, a giveaway!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming Aine Greaney, author of Dance Lessons, to Books and Movies. (Aine’s novel is a perfect pick for those of you participating in the Ireland Reading Challenge!) In honor of this weekend’s holiday, Aine … Continue reading →

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Winners of my Two-year Bloggiversary Giveaway

Posted on May 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Again I find myself in need of apologizing to you all – I was supposed to draw the winners last weekend, and completely forgot. So, I apologize, even though it will probably happen again. Here are the winners: Ally W … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine: March/April 2011 Issue

Posted on May 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Recent additions to my TBR list, thanks to the latest issue of Bookmarks Magazine, blurbs courtesy of GoodReads: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool: Abilene Tucker feels abandoned. Her father has put her on a train, sending her off to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Matchmaker of Kenmare by Frank Delaney

Posted on May 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Matchmaker of Kenmare Author: Frank Delaney Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Random House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: The Matchmaker of Kenmare taught me much of what I know. Spoiler alert: … Continue reading →

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Natalie’s latest singing engagement

Posted on May 3, 2011 by CarrieK
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