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Happy Valentine’s Day: Favorite literary couples from my 2011 reading

Posted on February 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Last year on Valentine’s Day, I posted about my favorite literary couples of all time. This year, I thought I would take a stroll through the pages of 2011, looking for the couples that stand out in my mind. While … Continue reading →

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Favorite YA reads of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Where She Went by Gayle Forman From my review: “Fans of If I Stay need not worry: Where She Went is a worthy follow-up, giving … Continue reading →

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Favorite speculative fiction of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) A Discovery of Witches by Deborah E. Harkness From my review: “I know I’m gushing, but I don’t know how else to get across how … Continue reading →

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Favorite non-fiction of 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Life is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition by Wendell Berry I didn’t review this one, because I couldn’t figure out how to distill … Continue reading →

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Favorite audiobooks of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are audiobooks that I listened to in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Black Swan Green by David Mitchell, read by Kirby Heyborne From my review: “In the course of this year of his life, he writes … Continue reading →

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Favorite mysteries of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Faithful Place by Tana French From my review: “Tana French is a genius when it comes to writing a thriller that succeeds as both a … Continue reading →

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Favorite historical fiction of 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) The Postmistress by Sarah Blake From my review: “Blake’s writing is descriptive and literary, but at the same time there is not a word to … Continue reading →

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Favorite contemporary fiction of 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by CarrieK

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk From my review: “Beautifully written, lushly sensual with details of taste, touch, smell – and an intriguing mystery as … Continue reading →

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