CarrieK | August 7, 2010
Author links: ~ Shannon Hale: How to be a writer’s friend (or spouse) ~ Andi at Estella’s Revenge has an interview with Lucy Knisley, author of the graphic memoir French Milk. ~ Beth Kephart: How do you choose the books you are going to read? Discussion starters: ~ Books Lists Life: The problem with series [...]
CarrieK | July 5, 2010
I am a faithful viewer of Grey’s Anatomy. My recent experiences during Natalie’s hospitalization demonstrated how watching television programs like this create unreal, and oftentimes strange, expectations in their viewers. For instance: ~ None of Natalie’s doctors had nicknames like McDreamy or McSteamy. ~ None of the doctors or nurses gave each other smoldering looks [...]
CarrieK | March 6, 2010
Author links: ~ Ladybug at Escape in a Book has an interview with A.S. Peterson, author of The Fiddler’s Gun. I really want to read this book! Discussion starters: ~ Heidenkind’s Hideaway: Insufficient Reading and Top Signs Your Book is a Classic ~ My Friend Amy: Christian Fiction – What is Going On? Reviews and [...]
CarrieK | February 20, 2010
Author news and links: ~ Lenore at Presenting Lenore has an interview with Jasper Fforde, author of Shades of Grey. ~ Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit has an interview with Frank Delaney, author of Ireland and Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show. ~ Candace at Beth Fish Reads has a guest post from Johanna Moran, author [...]
CarrieK | October 26, 2009
“‘A fart? You’re in Trenton. No one will notice a fart.’” “‘Why am I the only mother whose daughter has a stalker? Isn’t it bad enough my mother is trying to kill the Griever?’” “‘I think we just have to pick a good bust. Like the old naked guy woulda been okay!’” “‘It’s a demon [...]
CarrieK | October 24, 2009
Beth wants us to tell her about our read-a-thon snacks – the food that keeps us reading. Since I started last night, I’ve already consumed some of my read-a-thon snacks. Around 11 last night I had a cup of coffee and 2 100-calorie chocolate-covered pretzel packs. Yum! Around 1 am I had a piece of [...]
