Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Sunday Salon – September 4, 2011 (the “August reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by CarrieK

It’s the first Sunday in September, which means it’s time to wrap up my list of books I read in August, and a pitiful list it is. August was definitely my worst month this year, as far as reading goes, … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, September 3, 2011

Posted on September 3, 2011 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Bookalicious: Thoughts on early reviewing Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my TBR list: ~ Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger, reviewed by Wendy at Caribousmom ~ Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante, … Continue reading →

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Books I can’t wait to read this fall

Posted on September 2, 2011 by CarrieK

We are now entering my very favorite season of the year, and since I had my worst reading month of the year in August, I’m looking forward to making up for that in the next couple of months. I have … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin

Posted on September 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life Author: Steve Martin Genre: Memoir Publisher: Scribner Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Steve Martin First line: I did stand-up comedy for eighteen years. This … Continue reading →

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