Category Archives: Reading

New Page

Posted on 04/18/2008 by chick

I just added a new page to my blog. It’s a page devoted to the characters of the children’s books that I’ve read. It’s also a huge maintenance job, so I don’t know how well I’ll be able to keep … Continue reading →

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Hanging With the Wolves

Posted on 04/18/2008 by chick

Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George Grade: B+ Julie of the Wolves is the story of a 13-year-old Eskimo girl from Alaska who runs away from home because of her abusive husband. She is heading for San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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The Race Is Over

Posted on 04/12/2008 by chick

I did it! I finished the marathon on time. I read the last sentence of Timequake on April 11th at 11:55 (with 5 minutes to spare!). I’ll tell you about Hocus Pocus and Timequake later, after I’ve gotten some much-needed … Continue reading →

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Down to the Wire

Posted on 04/10/2008 by chick

I don’t know if I’m going to finish the Vonnegut Marathon on time. I’m almost done with Hocus Pocus, but then I have only tonight and tomorrow to read Timequake. Under the best circumstance, I could manage it, but with … Continue reading →

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More Catch-Up

Posted on 04/09/2008 by chick

I did a lot of reading during my break from posting. I only have two books left to post about, so I might as well handle them at the same time. The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Book 5) by Eoin … Continue reading →

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Of Birds and Flowers

Posted on 04/08/2008 by chick

Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge Grade: B+ Elizabeth Goudge wrote The Little White Horse, a magical book that has long been a favorite of mine (and J.K. Rowling’s), so when Linnets and Valerians, came back into print, I had … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Stranger

Posted on 04/08/2008 by chick

I’m a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson Grade: B+ I borrowed this book from the library because I needed to read a passage for work. I figured I might as well read the whole book while I had it. … Continue reading →

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Imperiled Goals

Posted on 04/06/2008 by chick

We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the day I started blogging, and looking over past posts, I’m disappointed by the number of goals I have failed to reach. Two of my remaining goals—to read all 14 of Vonnegut’s novels … Continue reading →

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Share and Share Alike

Posted on 03/27/2008 by chick

Libraries are about sharing. That’s what’s so great about them. I love being able to request a book and get it as soon as it becomes available. But have you ever noticed the sucky other side to sharing? It works … Continue reading →

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A Book and a Movie

Posted on 03/22/2008 by chick

The Princess Bride by William Goldman Grade: A One of my dark, dirty secrets: I did not like the movie version of “The Princess Bride” the first time I saw it. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t speak to … Continue reading →

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