Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mailbox Monday – July 18, 2011

Posted on July 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Don’t Breathe a Word by Jennifer McMahon – I won this in a giveaway – I think it was from Stephanie at Stephanie’s Written Word I won the following two titles through the War Through the Generations Challenge: The Things … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 17, 2011 (the “bookish links a day late” edition)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Okay, I know I don’t have an excuse for not putting up a links post yesterday, because I had a ton of time to myself this week. I’m not going to apologize, however. I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone – … Continue reading →

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Blackout read-along, part two

Posted on July 16, 2011 by CarrieK

This is our second read-along discussion of Connie Willis’ Blackout, which I am co-hosting with Avis at She Reads and Reads. You can read part one here. If you’re following along with us, we have read up to page 253. … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

Posted on July 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: I Am the Messenger Author: Markus Zusak Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Marc Aden Gray First line: The gunman is … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by “Holly Denham”; Rot and Ruin and Jonathan Maberry

Posted on July 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City Author: “Holly Denham” Genre: Contemporary fiction, chick lit Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library This follow-up to Holly’s Inbox (my review) was just … Continue reading →

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Found in the pages of Bookmarks Magazine, May/June 2011 issue

Posted on July 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Recent additions to my TBR list, thanks to the May/June issue of Bookmarks Magazine, blurbs courtesy of GoodReads: Uncommon Arrangements: Seven Marriages by Katie Roiphe: Katie Roiphe’s stimulating work has made her one of the most talked about cultural critics … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 9, 2011 (the “reeeeeeaaaallllly looking forward to this week” edition)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Guess where I’m spending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week? At home! I know that doesn’t sound all that exciting, but – I will be spending those days at home alone. Doesn’t that sound glorious? Kevin is taking the … Continue reading →

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Blackout read-along, part one

Posted on July 9, 2011 by CarrieK

Avis has posted our first discussion post for the Blackout read-along. She did a great job – and we are having a very similar experience with the book so far. I’m going to leave my thoughts in her comments section. … Continue reading →

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