Monthly Archives: October 2011

Book Review: Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos

Posted on October 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Broken for You Author: Stephanie Kallos Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Grove Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: While the woman sleeps and dreams of all that breaks, come into … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #10

Posted on October 3, 2011 by CarrieK

Jane Eyre – Beautifully filmed, fairly true to the book, lovely Mr. Rochester. Transformers: Dark of the Moon – I sat through this atrocity because I love my sons. X-Men: First Class – Michael Fassbender. Mmmmmmmmm…… Oh, yeah, and the … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – October 2, 2011 (the “September reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by CarrieK

The 2nd of October! September has flown by in a whirlwind of school, church, and family activities. I love this time of year; the mornings are cool and crisp, the afternoons sunny. We’re in the middle of my favorite season, … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, October 1, 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Today is the official kick-off of our October read-along of Wherever You Go by by Joan Leegant. Avis has put up a terrific kick-off post today that highlights the schedule as well as the extra features we’ll be having, including … Continue reading →

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Final read-along discussion: Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

Posted on October 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Brooklyn Author: Colm Toibin Genre: Literary fiction Publisher: Scribner Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: Eilis Lacey, sitting at the window of the upstairs living room in the house on … Continue reading →

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