Monthly Archives: June 2011

Mailbox Monday – June 6, 2011

Posted on June 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Promises to Keep by Jane Green – Review copy from the publisher Remember Me by Cheryl Robinson – ARC from the publisher for a tour for TLC Book Tours Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – June 5, 2011 (the “May reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on June 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Hello, June! We have finally had some nice weather here, which is a pleasant change from the cold, wind, and rain of which our spring has consisted. We’re hoping to enjoy the sun at Mom and Dad’s this afternoon, when … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, June 4, 2011

Posted on June 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Book to movie news: ~ The “Hobbit” films get titles and release dates. ~ Donald Sutherland to play President Snow in the Hunger Games film. Loving this! ~ Jamie Campbell Bower cast as Jace in The Mortal Instruments film. Not … Continue reading →

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Book to Movie Spotlight: Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes

Posted on June 3, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Lemonade Mouth Author: Mark Peter Hughes Genre: YA fiction Publisher: Ember First line: It all started when Sydney climbed out of the truck. Poets. Geniuses. Revolutionaries. The members of the legendary band Lemonade Mouth have been called all these … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Posted on June 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Across the Universe Author: Beth Revis Genre: Science fiction, dystopian fiction Publisher: Razorbill Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Daddy said, “Let Mom go first.” Amy has given up everything: … Continue reading →

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Gold by Billy Collins

Posted on June 2, 2011 by CarrieK

I don’t want to make too much of this, but because the bedroom faces east across a lake here in Florida, when the sun begins to rise and reflects off the water, the whole room is suffused with the kind … Continue reading →

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July Read-along: Blackout by Connie Willis

Posted on June 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Having recently discovered the amazing writing of Connie Willis, I am determined to read everything she has ever written. (And, yes, I know I’m late to the party. ) Avis of She Reads and Reads and I were chatting on … Continue reading →

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