Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ireland Challenge 2011 Wrap-up and Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2011 by CarrieK

The 2011 Ireland Challenge officially ends next week, and I wanted to give all of you who participated a week’s notice to make sure you qualify for the giveaway. Here’s what’s up for grabs: Tipperary by Frank Delaney In order … Continue reading →

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Essay Challenge 2011 Wrap-up and Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2011 by CarrieK

The 2011 Essay Challenge officially ends next week, and I wanted to give all of you who participated a week’s notice to make sure you qualify for the giveaway. Here’s what’s up for grabs: The Best American Essays 2011 edited … Continue reading →

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Paperback Release: The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen

Posted on November 22, 2011 by CarrieK

Congratulations to Rebecca Rasmussen – her novel The Bird Sisters is out in paperback today! (I loved it – you can read my review here.) Isn’t the new cover gorgeous?

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Mailbox Monday – November 21, 2011

Posted on November 21, 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 – November 20, 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by CarrieK

I am officially on Thanksgiving break! The kids and I are all looking forward to a week without homeschooling duties. And since my folks are hosting Thanksgiving, I don’t have a whole lot to do for the holiday meal – … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, November 19, 2011

Posted on November 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Was Jane Austen poisoned? Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Camp Nine by Vivienne Schiffer, reviewed by Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit and Kristen at BookNAround Book lists: ~ … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Heroine’s Bookshelf: Life Lessons from Jane Austen to Laura Ingalls by Erin Blakemore

Posted on November 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Heroine’s Bookshelf: Life Lessons from Jane Austen to Laura Ingalls Wilder Author: Erin Blakemore Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Harper Perennial Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from publisher for tour with TLC Book Tours First line: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cross Currents by John Shors

Posted on November 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Cross Currents Author: John Shors Genre: Contemporary fiction, multi-cultural fiction Publisher: New American Library Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: Lek opened his eyes, though his body remained as still as … Continue reading →

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