Monthly Archives: August 2011

ARC Giveaway / Buddy Read: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

Posted on August 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Last month, I mentioned Tom Perrotta’s new novel The Leftovers in a post about Bookmarks Magazine. I was extremely excited when the lovely people at St. Martin’s Press e-mailed and offered me two ARCs of The Leftovers – one for … Continue reading →

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Question: September read-along – Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

Posted on August 4, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m planning my reading out for the next couple of months. Yes, I’m an obsessive planner when it comes to reading. Is anyone still interested in doing a read-along of Brooklyn by Colm Toibin in September? If so, please let … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Soldier’s Wife by Margaret Leroy

Posted on August 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Soldier’s Wife Author: Margaret Leroy Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Voice Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Library Thing Early Reviewers First line: “Once upon a time there were twelve princesses…” While her husband is in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Next to Love by Ellen Feldman – plus, a giveaway!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Next to Love Author: Ellen Feldman Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher for a TLC Book Tours tour First line: In the year and a half Babe … Continue reading →

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