Monthly Archives: December 2011

2011 Reading Stats

Posted on December 31, 2011 by CarrieK

This is the second year that I’ve kept track of my reading stats in this much detail, and so can make comparisons. Challenge-wise, I completed one more challenge this year, but failed at the same number. As for quantity, I … Continue reading →

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Failed: Outdo Yourself Challenge

Posted on December 31, 2011 by CarrieK

Challenge host: The Book Vixen Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: To read 1 to 5 more books than I read in 2010 (194) Well, I held out hope until the last minute that … Continue reading →

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2012 Reading Challenges

Posted on December 30, 2011 by CarrieK

I set up individual pages for each of the challenges I am joining for 2012. You can find links to the challenge pages below each graphic. 2012 Graham Greene Challenge 2012 Essay Challenge 2012 Ireland Challenge 2012 Where Are You … Continue reading →

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First lines of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by CarrieK

What do you pack for the rest of your life? Twilight was gathering, and Orpheus still wasn’t here. Do not set foot in my office. My nightmare started like this. Imagine a man standing on a rocky shoreline looking out … Continue reading →

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Favorite covers of 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by CarrieK
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2011 End of Year Book Survey

Posted on December 28, 2011 by CarrieK

Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner is hosting her 2nd annual End of Year Book Survey, and I thought answering the questions in part one would be a good way to round out my bookish year. 1. Best Book You Read … Continue reading →

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Favorite YA reads of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Where She Went by Gayle Forman From my review: “Fans of If I Stay need not worry: Where She Went is a worthy follow-up, giving … Continue reading →

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Favorite speculative fiction of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) A Discovery of Witches by Deborah E. Harkness From my review: “I know I’m gushing, but I don’t know how else to get across how … Continue reading →

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