Category Archives: graphic novels

Mini-Reviews: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen; Burning for Revenge and The Night is for Hunting by John Marsden

Posted on April 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 Author: David Petersen Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Archaia Studios Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: The mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all … Continue reading →

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My ever-expanding list of books you must read

Posted on September 4, 2009 by CarrieK

Update: I’m editing the title to indicate that these are books I think everyone must read, not books I’m listing for myself to read. I’ve read – and loved – all of these, that’s why I consider them must-reads. ) … Continue reading →

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Favorite graphic novels and memoirs

Posted on August 6, 2009 by CarrieK

Graphic novels are fairly new to me – I’ve only been reading them for the past couple of years, but I am so glad I decided to give them a try. The ones I’ve enjoyed the most seem to be … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 19, 2009 (The “bookish-links-for-Saturday-a-day-late” edition)

Posted on July 18, 2009 by CarrieK

Sorry for the late links post. The past three days have been so busy – I’ve had very little time for the computer. My Google Reader reads 1000+ posts! I may never catch up. My sister was here visiting from … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – July 12, 2009 (The “Graphic Novels Challenge Wrap-Up” post)

Posted on July 11, 2009 by CarrieK

I finished another challenge: My goal: to read at least 6 graphic novels in 2009 – completed 7/9/2009. 1. Mom’s Cancer by Brian Fies – This is an excellent graphic memoir written by a son about his mother’s fight with … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – May 31, 2009 (The “did-not-finish” edition)

Posted on May 31, 2009 by CarrieK

Avis at She Reads and Reads recently posted about wanting to read negative reviews. As I read the other comments and left one of my own, I started thinking back to the last time I posted a negative review. It’s … Continue reading →

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