Monthly Archives: June 2011

Ten-word movie reviews #6

Posted on June 23, 2011 by CarrieK

The Green Hornet – Not funny; no one in the family enjoyed this one. Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides – Don’t look too hard at the plot; just enjoy Johnny. Hop – Plot ripped from Fred Claus, … Continue reading →

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Simon Van Booy e-book sale

Posted on June 22, 2011 by CarrieK

Correction: Simon Van Booy’s individual stories are being sold in e-book form for $1.99 each, not the entire book. I apologize for the misinformation. Harper Collins is offering a great deal in honor of the release of Simon Van Booy’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis

Posted on June 22, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: To Say Nothing of the Dog Author: Connie Willis Genre: Science fiction Publisher: Bantam Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: There were five of us – Carruthers and the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Irish Country Courtship by Patrick Taylor

Posted on June 21, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: An Irish Country Courtship Author: Patrick Taylor Genre: Contemporary fiction, Irish fiction Publisher: Forge Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: Barry Laverty – Doctor Barry Laverty – stood in a jam-packed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Alice Bliss by Laura Harrington

Posted on June 20, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Alice Bliss Author: Laura Harrington Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: This is the first time Alice has been allowed to walk back to … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – June 20, 2011

Posted on June 20, 2011 by CarrieK

Forbidden by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee – ARC from the publisher for a Faith and Fiction Round Table discussion Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share their recent acquisitions. If you’re eager to tell the … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – June 19, 2011 (the “Father’s Day” edition)

Posted on June 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there – and all of you men who are present in children’s lives, even if they’re not technically your kids. You are appreciated! I have the best dad in the world. … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, June 18, 2011

Posted on June 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ J.K. Rowling announces Pottermore, says the owls are gathering. What could it be? Discussion starters: ~ Galleysmith: Standards, organizations, and relationship building ~ Caribousmom: The ugly side of literature ~ Bookalicious: Is dystopia becoming formula? ~ Galleysmith: … Continue reading →

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