Monthly Archives: December 2011

Winner of 2011 Essay Challenge Giveaway

Posted on December 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Congratulations to Nathalie Foy, who has won a copy of Best American Essays 2011.

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DVD Release: The Help

Posted on December 6, 2011 by CarrieK

The #1 New York Times best seller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast, led by Emma Stone, Academy Award-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Enclave by Ann Aguirre; Ready Player One by Ernest Cline; and Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Posted on December 5, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Enclave Author: Ann Aguirre Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: I was born during the second holocaust. For as long as Deuce … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – December 4, 2011 (the “November reading wrap-up” edition)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by CarrieK

This was a busy week – back to school, orthodontist appointment, haircuts for the boys, Natalie’s Christmas concert. Then last night, the boys were all at a friend’s house for his birthday party/sleepover, so Natalie and I had a girls’ … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 3, 2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ In August, James Dashner will publish The Kill Order, a prequel to his Maze Runner series. ~ For those of you who loved The Adoration of Jenna Fox and The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson, her … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France by Caroline Moorehead

Posted on December 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France Author: Caroline Moorehead Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Harper Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: ARC for a book tour with TLC Book Tours … Continue reading →

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December Moon by May Sarton

Posted on December 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Before going to bed After a fall of snow I look out on the field Shining there in the moonlight So calm, untouched and white Snow silence fills my head After I leave the window. Hours later near dawn When … Continue reading →

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