Monthly Archives: August 2011

Teaser Tuesdays – August 16, 2011

Posted on August 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Forbidden by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee A moan – a distinctly female sound – issued from somewhere down the line of cages. A trilling laugh, musical and dark, ended in a choking sound like a sob. Miss Peregrine’s Home … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – August 15, 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by CarrieK

According to the Mailbox Monday blog, “Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – August 14, 2011 (plus, some links)

Posted on August 14, 2011 by CarrieK

This week has been nice and relaxing after the busy-ness of last week – and the busy-ness we’re gearing up for during the next two weeks. Kevin and I started talking about how the rest of the summer was going … Continue reading →

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All Clear read-along, part two

Posted on August 13, 2011 by CarrieK

This is our second read-along discussion of Connie Willis’ All Clear, 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 … Continue reading →

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Winner of Next to Love by Ellen Feldman

Posted on August 13, 2011 by CarrieK

Congratulations to Stacy at Stacy’s Books, who has won a copy of Ellen Feldman’s Next to Love. Watch your mailbox, Stacy – I’m forwarding your address to the publisher.

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Faith and Fiction Round Table: Small Town Sinners by Melissa Walker

Posted on August 13, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Small Town Sinners Author: Melissa Walker Genre: YA contemporary fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: “Take the wheel,” says Starla Joy, sticking the grape lollipop she’s been working … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #8

Posted on August 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Super 8 – Best kind of old-school Spielberg; amazing kid actors; wonderful story. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two – Perfect ending, but not a substitute for reading the books. Limitless – Intriguing premise, keeps you completely hooked, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Lives of People in Love: Stories by Simon Van Booy

Posted on August 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Secret Lives of People in Love: Stories Author: Simon Van Booy Genre: Short fiction Publisher: Harper Perennial Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher for a TLC Book Tours tour First line: This … Continue reading →

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