Tag Archives: diana gabaldon

Ten-word Reviews to Get Me Caught Up

Posted on November 16, 2010 by CarrieK

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (audiobook): As good as the first; how long till book three? Lies by Michael Grant (read-aloud to the kids): Page-turning dystopian fiction with truly evil villains, authentic characters/dilemmas. Feed by M.T. Anderson: Terrifying vision of the … Continue reading →

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Is she determined to ruin play all my favorite bookish characters?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by CarrieK

In the category of “please, God, no, anyone but her,” there are rumors that Katherine Heigl will play the character of Claire in a film adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander. Really, people? Have you even read the book? I had … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, July 17, 2010

Posted on July 17, 2010 by CarrieK

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 … Continue reading →

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Mini-Reviews: Hunger by Michael Grant, An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon, and When Forgiveness Doesn’t Make Sense by Robert Jeffress

Posted on April 27, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Hunger Author: Michael Grant Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: HarperTeen Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: Sam Temple was on his board. Hunger is book two in Michael Grant’s YA … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Audio – The Last Town on Earth and An Echo in the Bone

Posted on March 11, 2010 by CarrieK

Adventures in Audio is a semi-regular feature in which I talk about the audiobooks I am currently listening to. If you are an audiobook listener and you would like to join in, feel free to link to your post in … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon

Posted on January 28, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: A Breath of Snow and Ashes Author: Diana Gabaldon Genre: Historical fiction/fantasy Publisher: Dell Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Davina Porter First line: The dog sensed them first. Whew! I … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon

Posted on August 11, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Drums of Autumn Author: Diana Gabaldon Genre: Fantasy, historical fiction Publisher: Dell Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the library Audiobook reader: Davina Porter First line: I heard the drums long before they came in sight. … Continue reading →

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