Tag Archives: speculative fiction

Audiobook Review: Thanks for the Memories by Cecilia Ahern

Posted on January 9, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Thanks for the Memories Author: Cecilia Ahern Genre: Contemporary fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: William Morrow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Sile Bermingham First line: Close your eyes and stare into … 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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Buddy Read and Review: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

Posted on September 28, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Leftovers Author: Tom Perrotta Genre: Speculative fiction, contemporary fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: Laurie Garvey hadn’t been raised to believe in the Rapture. I was … Continue reading →

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Book review: Sea Changes by Gail Graham

Posted on January 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Sea Changes Author: Gail Graham Genre: Magical realism Publisher: Jade Phoenix Publishing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: It’s different in Australia. Sea Changes by Gail Graham is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Peeps by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on January 6, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Peeps Author: Scott Westerfeld Genre: YA science fiction Publisher: Razorbill Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: After a year of hunting, I finally caught up with Sarah. Cal Thompson is … Continue reading →

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My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading →

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Mini reviews: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver; Angels in the Gloom and At Some Disputed Barricade by Anne Perry; and The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice

Posted on December 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Before I Fall Author: Lauren Oliver Genre: YA fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: They say that just before you die your whole life flashes … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Lucy by Laurence Gonzales; Slam by Nick Hornby; and Skellig by David Almond

Posted on October 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Lucy Author: Laurence Gonzales Genre: Literary fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Knopf Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Abby Craden, Kim Mai Guest First line: Jenny woke to thunder. This is one … Continue reading →

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