TV on DVD Review: FlashForward: The Complete Series

CarrieK | August 31, 2010

Hold on to your seat as you experience a show like no other. “The ride you are about to take will be worth every minute,” raves Newsday. Out of nowhere, a mysterious flash causes nearly everyone in the world to lose consciousness and gain a glimpse of his or her life six months into the [...]

Bookish links for Saturday, July 17, 2010

CarrieK | July 17, 2010

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Perfect Reader by Maggie Pouncey, reviewed by Swapna at S. Krishna’s Books. ~ Glimmerglass by Jenna Black, reviewed by The Story Siren. ~ Queen of Secrets by Jenny Meyerhoff, reviewed by Amy at My Friend Amy. ~ The Maytrees by Annie Dillard, [...]

TV on DVD: Life on Mars – The Original UK Series

CarrieK | July 4, 2010

Crazy, in a coma, or back in time? Struck by a passing car in modern-day Manchester, detective Sam Tyler (John Simm, State of Play, Doctor Who) wakes up in 1973, where he’s the newest member of his old police squad. Sam’s respect for proper procedure and 21st-century mentality clash mightily with his bullying boss, DCI [...]

The Sunday Salon – May 23, 2010 (the “summer reading list” edition)

CarrieK | May 23, 2010

Sandy posted her planned reading list for the summer, and it added to the excitement I’m already feeling about our upcoming summer break from homeschooling. We have two and a half weeks of school left, and then we are off for the summer – and the break couldn’t come soon enough. We are all ready [...]

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday – Army Wives: The Complete Third Season

CarrieK | February 10, 2010

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday is a weekly feature in which I talk about the TV we’re watching, either on DVD or on cable. Feel free to grab the graphic, join in, and play along – just leave a link to your post in the comments. Experience the unexpected moments in this heartfelt drama that has won [...]

Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday – Bonekickers

CarrieK | January 13, 2010

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday is a weekly feature in which I talk about the TV we’re watching, either on DVD or on cable. Feel free to grab the graphic, join in, and play along – just leave a link to your post in the comments. Past and present meet with explosive results in this British drama [...]

Jack Bauer Interrogates Santa Claus

CarrieK | December 18, 2009

It’s not book-related – but I couldn’t resist. Bookmark to:

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday – Catching Up (House, Castle, V, Bones, Fringe, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice)

CarrieK | November 10, 2009

Whatcha Watchin’? Wednesday is a weekly feature in which I talk about the TV we’re watching, either on DVD or on cable. Feel free to grab the graphic, join in, and play along – just leave a link to your post in the comments. I haven’t talked about the current television season yet since we’ve [...]