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The Sunday Salon – July 17, 2011 (the “bookish links a day late” edition)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Okay, I know I don’t have an excuse for not putting up a links post yesterday, because I had a ton of time to myself this week. I’m not going to apologize, however. I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone – … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, August 7, 2010

Posted on August 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Author links: ~ Shannon Hale: How to be a writer’s friend (or spouse) ~ Andi at Estella’s Revenge has an interview with Lucy Knisley, author of the graphic memoir French Milk. ~ Beth Kephart: How do you choose the books … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – November 15, 2009 (The “bookish-links-for-Saturday-on-Sunday” edition)

Posted on November 14, 2009 by CarrieK

I really intended to have my links post up yesterday, but it’s been a crazy week. Thursday night, I sang at a community memorial service. Friday night, we had a houseful of boys sleeping over to celebrate Josiah’s 8th birthday. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Watsons by Jane Austen

Posted on October 27, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: The Watsons Author: Jane Austen Genre: Classic fiction Publisher: Hesperus Classics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy that was a gift from a friend First line: The first winter assembly in the town of D— in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Lost in Austen

Posted on August 16, 2009 by CarrieK

I watched Lost in Austen this weekend while Kevin and the kids were away camping. I watched it for the Everything Austen Challenge, and because I’m pretty much a nut for all things Austen. In Lost in Austen, Jemima Rooper … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lost in Austen: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure by Emma Campbell Webster

Posted on July 22, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Lost in Austen: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure Author: Emma Campbell Webster Genre: Choose your own adventure for grown-ups Publisher: Riverhead Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars First line: It is a truth universally acknowledged that a … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – June 28, 2009 (The Everything Austen Challenge)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by CarrieK

I decided to use today’s Sunday Salon to do my post for the Everything Austen Challenge. The Everything Austen Challenge is being hosted by Stephanie of Stephanie’s Written Word. The details! The Everything Austen Challenge will run for six months … Continue reading →

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