Category Archives: books

Look what arrived in my mailbox today!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by CarrieK

The Death Cure by James Dashner Now if I can just figure out a way to pause the rest of my life so I can read it now…

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Bookish links for Saturday, August 27, 2011

Posted on August 27, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Meghan at Medieval Bookworm has a guest post by one of my favorite authors, Laurie R. King. Discussion starters: ~ Bookalicious: An open letter to Goodreads Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, August 20, 2011

Posted on August 20, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Neil Gaiman was interviewed by a young fan for the Guardian. Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty, reviewed by Sandy at You’ve Gotta Read … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, July 9, 2011

Posted on July 9, 2011 by CarrieK
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Bookish links for Saturday, July 2, 2011

Posted on July 2, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Laurie R. King is releasing an e-novella called Beekeeping for Beginners on July 6th. It tells the story of Holmes and Russell’s meeting – the same story as The Beekeeper’s Apprentice – but from Holmes’ point of … Continue reading →

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Armchair BEA: My ten favorites of the year (so far) – plus, the 2011 books I’m looking forward to most

Posted on May 24, 2011 by CarrieK

Make sure and check out the main Armchair BEA site, since it’s giveaway day! I’m still catching up on mailing books from the past couple of giveaways, so I’m using the alternate topic: my favorites of 2011 thus far, and … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, February 19, 2011

Posted on February 19, 2011 by CarrieK

As I’m writing this post, I’m in the middle of a busy Thursday of running kids to science lab, P.E. class, and painting class. And doing laundry and packing for the weekend. But by the time you read it, I … Continue reading →

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In honor of Valentine’s Day – my favorite literary couples

Posted on February 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Happy Valentine’s Day! Kevin and I will have been married for sixteen years next month, and I still love him. Amazing, isn’t it? Of course, any of you who have been married for any length of time will agree with … Continue reading →

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