Category Archives: essays

Bookish links for Saturday, January 14, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Both Sheila at Book Journey and Chris at Bookarama both posted on the changes in the book blogging world. Thought-provoking posts and great discussions in the comments sections of both. Reviews and blog posts that have me … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading for the Essay Challenge – and “Why read essays?”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by CarrieK

I hope that all of you who are participating in the 2012 Essay Challenge have had a good start to your 2012. If you’re still considering the challenge, it’s not too late to sign up – just click on over … 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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Book Review: The Girl Who Was On Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games Trilogy (plus, a giveaway!)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games Trilogy, edited by Leah Wilson Genre: Essays, non-fiction Publisher: Smart Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from publisher Back cover blurb: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry

Posted on March 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry Author: Wendell Berry Genre: Essays, non-fiction Publisher: Shoemaker & Hoard Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy borrowed from a friend We have lived by the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays by Zadie Smith

Posted on February 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays Author: Zadie Smith Genre: Essays, non-fiction Publisher: Penguin Press Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: This book was written without my knowledge. Vasilly from 1330v … Continue reading →

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My favorite essays and poetry of 2010

Posted on December 21, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are essays and poetry titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Questions About Angels: Poems by Billy Collins From my review: “Reading Billy Collins is like soaking in a hot bath after a … Continue reading →

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Suggested reading for the 2011 Essay Reading Challenge

Posted on December 10, 2010 by CarrieK

After two years of doing the Essay Challenge, and a few years of reading essays on my own before that, I have read, browsed, and read reviews of a lot of different essay collections. If you’re interested in doing the … Continue reading →

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