Category Archives: short stories

Free e-books introduce author Frank Delaney’s “Storytellers” project

Posted on February 7, 2012 by CarrieK

I am an unabashedly adoring and devoted reader and fan of Irish author Frank Delaney. I recently read and reviewed his novel Tipperary, and I am currently enjoying The Last Storyteller, the last book in his Venetia Kelly trilogy. Delaney … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Doll: The Lost Short Stories by Daphne duMaurier

Posted on December 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Doll: The Lost Short Stories Author: Daphne duMaurier Genre: Short fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the publisher for tour with TLC Book Tours First line: Nearly a hundred miles west … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Lives of People in Love: Stories by Simon Van Booy

Posted on August 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Secret Lives of People in Love: Stories Author: Simon Van Booy Genre: Short fiction Publisher: Harper Perennial Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher for a TLC Book Tours tour First line: This … Continue reading →

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Simon Van Booy e-book sale

Posted on June 22, 2011 by CarrieK

Correction: Simon Van Booy’s individual stories are being sold in e-book form for $1.99 each, not the entire book. I apologize for the misinformation. Harper Collins is offering a great deal in honor of the release of Simon Van Booy’s … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The Poison Eaters: And Other Stories by Holly Black; An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor; Coventry by Helen Humphreys; and The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve

Posted on June 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Poison Eaters: And Other Stories Author: Holly Black Genre: Short fiction, paranormal fiction, YA fiction Publisher: Big Mouth House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Matilda was drunk, but … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Mini-reviews: Unaccustomed Earth: Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri; Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos; Wrapped in Rain by Charles Martin; and So Brave, Young, and Handsome by Leif Enger

Posted on May 11, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Unaccustomed Earth: Stories Author: Jhumpa Lahiri Genre: Short stories Publisher: Vintage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook readers: Sarita Choudhury, Ajay Naidu In this collection of short fiction, Lahiri tells the stories … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, February 26, 2011

Posted on February 26, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Family maid files suit against Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help. ~ Kiersten White reveals the cover of Supernaturally, the upcoming sequel to Paranormalcy. ~ Unknown Enid Blyton novel found in archive. Discussion starters: ~ English Major’s … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, February 12, 2011

Posted on February 12, 2011 by CarrieK

I had hoped to put this post together last night and have it go up this morning, but instead I spent the evening reading Cryer’s Cross with Natalie. After watching the creepy book trailer, she wanted to read it, but … Continue reading →

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