Category Archives: read-alouds

Mini-reviews: The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene; The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan; and Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

Posted on July 12, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Heart of the Matter Author: Graham Greene Genre: Historical fiction, literary fiction Publisher: Penguin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Wilson sat on the balcony of the Bedford Hotel … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Midnight Gate by Helen Stringer

Posted on May 2, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Midnight Gate Author: Helen Stringer Genre: Middle grade fiction, fantasy Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: “Mr. Evans!” Goodreads blurb: It’s been two months since Belladonna … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading for the 2012 Ireland Challenge – plus, vote for the March read-along book

Posted on January 4, 2012 by CarrieK

Here’s a HUGE list of suggested authors and titles in case you’re joining – or thinking about joining – the 2012 Ireland Reading Challenge. (If you already know what you’re reading for the challenge, and simply want to vote on … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, June 18, 2011

Posted on June 18, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ J.K. Rowling announces Pottermore, says the owls are gathering. What could it be? Discussion starters: ~ Galleysmith: Standards, organizations, and relationship building ~ Caribousmom: The ugly side of literature ~ Bookalicious: Is dystopia becoming formula? ~ Galleysmith: … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan; Poet’s Choice: Poems for Everyday Life, Selected and Introduced by Robert Hass; and Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk

Posted on April 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Sea of Monsters Author: Rick Riordan Genre: Middle grade fiction, fantasy Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: My nightmare started like this. This is the … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Going Bovine by Libba Bray, Down the Long Hills by Louis L’Amour, Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell, The Game by Laurie R. King

Posted on March 9, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Going Bovine Author: Libba Bray Genre: YA speculative fiction Publisher: Delacourte Books for Young Readers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Erik Davies First line: The best day of my life … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Spellbinder by Helen Stringer

Posted on February 3, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Spellbinder Author: Helen Stringer Genre: Middle grade fantasy Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC through Shelf Awareness First line: It was Wednesday. Belladonna Johnson, the main character in Spellbinder, can see ghosts. And … Continue reading →

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Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson

Posted on December 8, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness Author: Andrew Peterson Genre: Children’s fantasy Publisher: Waterbrook Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: I won this book from Jen at Divinest Sense. First line: The old stories … Continue reading →

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