Tag Archives: must reads

Recommendations from a non-blogger #6 – Jonathan (my 10-year-old)

Posted on October 23, 2009 by CarrieK

Last week, Jonathan wanted to get in on the whole “do a post on Mom’s blog so I don’t have to do my grammar assignment” deal, and who was I to argue? Here’s his list of favorites: Goblins! An UnderEarth … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #5 – Noah (my 11-year-old)

Posted on October 16, 2009 by CarrieK

I talked Noah into doing a list of his five favorite books for me. Actually, I bribed him by substituting this list for the three-paragraph expository essay he was assigned for grammar this week. Here are Noah’s favorites. The Fire … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #4 – Rod (Dad)

Posted on October 9, 2009 by CarrieK

Dad and I have similar taste when it comes to reading, especially in science fiction and fantasy. I also have read my share of Dad’s Louis L’Amour novels, and although I rarely read westerns anymore, I did enjoy them. My … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #3 – Teresa (Mom)

Posted on October 2, 2009 by CarrieK

This week, it’s my mom’s turn to list her favorite novels, the ones she thinks everyone would enjoy. She didn’t add any comments to her list, so I’ll just chime in with my two-cents’ worth, since I’ve read most of … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #2 – Marni

Posted on September 25, 2009 by CarrieK

Everyone in my family is a reader. I grew up in a house with books, where a trip to the library was a normal part of the week. One of our town’s librarians was a close friend of our family, … Continue reading →

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My ever-expanding list of books you must read

Posted on September 4, 2009 by CarrieK

Update: I’m editing the title to indicate that these are books I think everyone must read, not books I’m listing for myself to read. I’ve read – and loved – all of these, that’s why I consider them must-reads. ) … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #1 – Michelle

Posted on July 31, 2009 by CarrieK

I loved reading this post, in which Jackie asked a non-blogging friend for reading recommendations, and also Sandy ‘s posts about her mom’s and sister’s favorite reads. Those of us in the blogging world go on book sprees, and we … Continue reading →

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