Monthly Archives: December 2011

Favorite non-fiction of 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Life is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition by Wendell Berry I didn’t review this one, because I couldn’t figure out how to distill … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by CarrieK

Mary’s Song Blue homespun and the bend of my breast keep warm this small hot star fallen to my arms. (Rest…You who have had so far to come.) Now nearness satisfies the body of God sweetly. Quiet He lies whose … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 24, 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m going offline this afternoon, as we’re heading south to my folks’ house, and won’t come home until tomorrow night. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas full of time spent with friends and family. Discussion starters: ~ … Continue reading →

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Favorite audiobooks of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are audiobooks that I listened to in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Black Swan Green by David Mitchell, read by Kirby Heyborne From my review: “In the course of this year of his life, he writes … Continue reading →

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Favorite mysteries of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Faithful Place by Tana French From my review: “Tana French is a genius when it comes to writing a thriller that succeeds as both a … Continue reading →

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Favorite historical fiction of 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) The Postmistress by Sarah Blake From my review: “Blake’s writing is descriptive and literary, but at the same time there is not a word to … Continue reading →

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Favorite contemporary fiction of 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk From my review: “Beautifully written, lushly sensual with details of taste, touch, smell – and an intriguing mystery as … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane; and A Place on Earth by Wendell Berry

Posted on December 21, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Future of Us Author: Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler Genre: YA fiction, science fiction Publisher: Razorbill Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: I can’t break up with Graham today, … Continue reading →

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