Monthly Archives: October 2011

Book Review: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

Posted on October 24, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Winter Sea Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Contemporary/historical fiction Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: It wasn’t chance. Carrie McLelland, best-selling historical fiction author, journeys to a … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – October 25, 2011

Posted on October 24, 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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Wherever You Go read-along, week two – guest post by author Joan Leegant

Posted on October 22, 2011 by CarrieK

This is week two of our read-along of Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant. Last week, we discussed the first half of the book. This week, Avis is hosting a guest post by author Joan Leegant, in which she writes … Continue reading →

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Joint Review with Kelly: Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff

Posted on October 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Author: Mitchell Zuckoff Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Harper Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson

Posted on October 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Fox Inheritance Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook won in a giveaway at At Home With Books Audiobook reader: Matthew Brown First line: … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Posted on October 17, 2011 by CarrieK

From Disney and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer come all the fun , epic adventure and humor that ignited the original. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – October 16, 2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Before I talk about my reading for the week, I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers for my grandma. I am happy to report that she is actually doing really well. She went home … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Go read-along discussion, part one

Posted on October 15, 2011 by CarrieK
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