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Announcing the 2013 Ireland Challenge

Posted on December 17, 2012 by CarrieK

Welcome to the fourth annual Ireland Reading Challenge! This has become one of my favorite blogging experiences – and I hope you will consider joining me. Here are the guidelines: ~ The challenge runs from January 1, 2013 to December … Continue reading →

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Read-along Discussion: The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey, part two

Posted on March 16, 2012 by CarrieK

Welcome to our second read-along discussion of The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey. If you’re following our schedule, you should have read the first four sections of the book, and be finished with the section titled “Insurrection, 1919-1920.” Spoiler alert: … Continue reading →

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March Read-along Schedule and Sign-ups: The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey

Posted on February 27, 2012 by CarrieK

March is just around the corner, and with it comes time for our Irish fiction read-along. When the votes were all tallied, The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey was the clear winner. I’ve broken the book up into four sections. … Continue reading →

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Announcing the March Ireland Challenge Read-Along

Posted on February 1, 2012 by CarrieK

All the votes are in, and the winning choice for the March Ireland Challenge Read-along is….. (drum roll, please)… The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey Goodreads synopsis: “The Yellow House” delves into the passion and politics of Northern Ireland at … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 14, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Both Sheila at Book Journey and Chris at Bookarama both posted on the changes in the book blogging world. Thought-provoking posts and great discussions in the comments sections of both. Reviews and blog posts that have me … 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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Announcing the 2012 Ireland Reading Challenge

Posted on December 8, 2011 by CarrieK

In spite of the fact that I am not ready, 2011 is almost over – and all of you in book blogger-land know what that means: time to sign up for 2012 reading challenges! The last few years, I have … Continue reading →

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Ireland Challenge 2011 Wrap-up and Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2011 by CarrieK

The 2011 Ireland Challenge officially ends next week, and I wanted to give all of you who participated a week’s notice to make sure you qualify for the giveaway. Here’s what’s up for grabs: Tipperary by Frank Delaney In order … Continue reading →

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