Monthly Archives: July 2011

Audiobook Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

Posted on July 25, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Revolution Author: Jennifer Donnelly Genre: YA fiction Publisher: Ember Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Emily Janice Card, Emma Baring First line: Those who can, do. Andi is just existing. She … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 24, 2011

Posted on July 24, 2011 by CarrieK

I received a very large box this week, a box full of books – a box that, ironically, means that my reading time is going to be severely curtailed for the next few weeks. The box contained our curriculum for … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, July 23, 2011

Posted on July 23, 2011 by CarrieK

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Attachments by Rainbow Rowell, reviewed by Heather at Book Addiction ~ The Fates Will Find Their Way by Hannah Pittard, reviewed by Sandy at You’ve Gotta Read … Continue reading →

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Blackout read-along, part three

Posted on July 23, 2011 by CarrieK

Avis has posted our third discussion post for the Blackout read-along. I’m going to leave my thoughts in her comments section. Click on over to see what she has to say and to leave your own comments or a link … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine, July/August 2011 issue

Posted on July 21, 2011 by CarrieK

Recent additions to my TBR list, thanks to the July/August issue of Bookmarks Magazine, blurbs courtesy of GoodReads: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta: What if the Rapture happened and you got left behind? Or what if it wasn’t the Rapture … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

Posted on July 20, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Things They Carried Author: Tim O’Brien Genre: Literary fiction, Vietnam War fiction Publisher: Mariner Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars First line: First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letters from a girl named Martha, a junior at Mount … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays – July 19, 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Can it really be true that I haven’t done a Teaser Tuesday since April? 2011 is flying! I don’t have any reviews or other posts ready for today, so I thought I’d give you a taste of two of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Graphic Novel Pariah, Vol. 1 by Aron Warner

Posted on July 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Pariah Author: Aron Warner Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Sea Lion Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: E-book for review from the publisher First line: Akron, Ohion. October 2nd. 2025. Publisher blurb: Brent Marks is not a freak. … Continue reading →

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