Category Archives: paranormal fiction

Book Review: Evenfall by Liz Michalski

Posted on April 29, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Evenfall Author: Liz Michalski Genre: Contemporary fiction, paranormal fiction Publisher: Berkley Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: Nina sees the man first. Frank Wildermuth was the town catch in his … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella; The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee; and Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Twenties Girl Author: Sophie Kinsella Genre: Paranormal fiction, chick lit Publisher: Dial Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Rosalyn Landor First line: The thing about lying to your parents is, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Mini-reviews: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand; The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer; and Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Posted on April 8, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Author: Laura Hillenbrand Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Random House Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Edward Herrmann First line: In … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Posted on March 30, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: A Discovery of Witches Author: Deborah Harkness Genre: Fantasy, paranormal fiction Publisher: Viking Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy won in a giveaway on My Friend Amy‘s blog First line: The leather-bound volume was nothing remarkable. … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Twelve Times Blessed by Jacquelyn Mitchard; The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon; and Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Posted on March 4, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Twelve Times Blessed Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Avon Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Robin Miles First line: A familiar place, when you have gained heft of life, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Mini-reviews: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann; The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond; and Angelology by Danielle Trussoni

Posted on February 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon Author: David Grann Genre: Non-fiction, history Publisher: Vintage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Mark Deakins First line: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Blameless by Gail Carriger

Posted on December 27, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Blameless Author: Gail Carriger Genre: Paranormal fiction Publisher: Orbit Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: “How much longer, Mama, must we tolerate this gross humiliation?” This review will not … Continue reading →

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My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading →

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