Category Archives: just for fun

Bookish links for Saturday, August 7, 2010

Posted on August 7, 2010 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Another reason to love the library

Posted on July 24, 2010 by CarrieK
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Real life hospital vs. Grey’s Anatomy‘s Seattle Grace

Posted on July 5, 2010 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 6, 2010

Posted on March 6, 2010 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Links for Saturday, February 20, 2010

Posted on February 20, 2010 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Kimmel and Nora Jones: The Twelve Days of YouTube Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by CarrieK
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Lines you’ll only read/hear in a Stephanie Plum mystery

Posted on October 26, 2009 by CarrieK

“‘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 … Continue reading →

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Read-a-thon: Eat to Read Mini-Challenge

Posted on October 24, 2009 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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