Tag Archives: ireland reading challenge

Question: September read-along – Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

Posted on August 4, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m planning my reading out for the next couple of months. Yes, I’m an obsessive planner when it comes to reading. Is anyone still interested in doing a read-along of Brooklyn by Colm Toibin in September? If so, please let … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 12, 2011

Posted on March 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Congratulations to Neil Gaiman: His novel Neverwhere was chosen for ‘One Book, One Chicago’. ~ Scott Westerfeld has released the cover of Goliath, the last book in his Leviathan trilogy. Discussion starters: ~ My Friend Amy: Reader’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor

Posted on March 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: An Irish Country Village Author: Patrick Taylor Genre: Contemporary fiction, Irish fiction Publisher: Forge Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Barry Laverty- Doctor Barry Laverty – heard the clattering of … 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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Faithful Place read-along schedule (and announcement for Brooklyn read-along)

Posted on February 18, 2011 by CarrieK

February is already more than half over; March will be here before we know it. I hope that many of you are planning to join me for the March read-along of Tana French’s Faithful Place. (Updated to add: a commenter … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Ireland Reading Challenge March Read-Along Title

Posted on February 1, 2011 by CarrieK

Well, after days and days of two titles being neck-and-neck, we finally had a winner pull ahead in the last few days of the month. For the month of March, we will be reading: Faithful Place by Tana French We … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 15, 2011

Posted on January 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Book news: ~ EW: Stieg Larsson’s partner reportedly plans to finish fourth “Millenium” novel. Discussion starters: ~ Book-a-rama: Are books the new orange? Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ In the Bleak Midwinter … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor

Posted on January 13, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: An Irish Country Doctor Author: Patrick Taylor Genre: Historical fiction, Irish fiction Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Barry Laverty – Doctor Barry Laverty- his houseman’s … Continue reading →

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