Monthly Archives: December 2011

Completed – War Through the Generations Challenge

Posted on December 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Challenge host: War Through the Generations Blog Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: Dip level: Read 3-5 books in any genre with the U.S. Civil War as a primary or secondary theme. 1. The … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – December 12, 2011

Posted on December 12, 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 – December 11, 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Two weeks till Christmas! It took me by surprise a bit this year – I kept thinking there was still lots of time. But, I did get 99% of my shopping done online this week. Only have a couple of … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2012 Graham Greene Reading Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2011 by CarrieK

This year, I hosted the Wendell Berry Reading Challenge because I wanted to introduce people to an author that I absolutely adore. I didn’t have a great response, but it prompted me to read some of my own unread Berry … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2012 Essay Reading Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2011 by CarrieK

Welcome to the fourth annual Essay Reading Challenge! If you’re an avid essay reader, or just want to expand your reading horizons a bit, this is the challenge for you. If you’re thinking, “What would I read?” – stay tuned: … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2012 Ireland Reading Challenge

Posted on December 8, 2011 by CarrieK

In spite of the fact that I am not ready, 2011 is almost over – and all of you in book blogger-land know what that means: time to sign up for 2012 reading challenges! The last few years, I have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Neighbors Are Watching by Debra Ginsberg

Posted on December 7, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Neighbors Are Watching Author: Debra Ginsberg Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Broadway Paperbacks Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: There was a breeze high up, rustling through the palm trees, but … Continue reading →

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Winner of 2011 Ireland Challenge Giveaway

Posted on December 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Congratulations to Susan at You Can Never Have Too Many Books, who has won a copy of Tipperary by Frank Delaney.

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