Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 21, 2009, 11:25 am
These yummy muffins were a recipe I adapted from December's Homemakers magazine issue Sweet and Sour Bran Muffins. I made a few changes because of the ingredients I had at home. You could use any ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 19, 2009, 11:11 pm
Here are some quick links before heading out for the weekend. Enjoy! See you on the flip side. *Nabokov's note cards for "Laura" are up for auction. *Unfriend is the latest Oxford Dictio...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 18, 2009, 7:31 am
Yes, shut up, I know I said I was going easy on the challenges but I couldn't pass this one up. I love the Brontes so I must do All About the Brontes hosted by Laura's Reviews. Besides it does...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 17, 2009, 5:19 am
Okay, so I didn't know what to make of Louis Riel, A Comic Strip Biography by Chester Brown  when I started it. It's a biography in graphic novel form of Canadian hero/rebel Louis Riel, d...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 16, 2009, 7:22 am
This is an interesting project from Shona, a new to me book blogger: the Rory Gilmore Books Project. If you don't know Rory Gilmore was the bookish daughter from the Gilmore Girls TV series. I abs...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 14, 2009, 12:09 pm
I had a craving for oatmeal cookies this week. So I hunted around for a recipe. I finally settled on Martha's Stewart's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from her 2005 Holiday Edition magazine. Thing is ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 13, 2009, 5:52 am
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 12, 2009, 9:39 am
This is not an issues blog. I rarely get involved in controversy, especially the kind unrelated to books but something has come up that has so upset me that I haven't been able to discuss it coher...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 12, 2009, 7:07 am
... (Non-Fiction) The Blythes Are Quoted by L.M. Montgomery (Fiction) The Custom of the County by Edith Wharton (Fiction) I might change one of two in the future but for now that's what I wan...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 11, 2009, 7:55 am
National War Memorial More Wordless © book-a-rama 2009 If you are read...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 10, 2009, 7:18 am
Wally Carter's been murdered. Shot dead in his backyard. The people with the motive to kill Wally are numerous. The Russian Prince in love with his wife, the disgruntled brother of his pregnant lo...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 9, 2009, 4:59 am
Elspeth Noblin has died and left her apartment in London to her estranged twin sister's twin daughters in the US. The 20 year old twins, Julia and Valentina, can only be described as 'precious...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 7, 2009, 4:54 am
When I saw The Endless Steppe by Esther Hautzig  on my shelf, I knew it was perfect for today. See that through my window? That's snow. Snow! The cover of The Endless Steppe is appropriate fo...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 6, 2009, 4:04 am
We're supposed to be getting some rough weather today. I hope it won't be snow. With Halloween over, I'm thinking about Christmas already. Are you? I have a few holiday related items in th...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 4, 2009, 4:30 am
Confections of a Closet Master Baker is the day in the life of a popular bakery owner. Gesine Bullock-Prado never imagined herself as a professional baker. When her sister, Sandra, hit the big time an...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 3, 2009, 4:24 am
I read French Milk by Lucy Knisley during the 24 Hour Read-a-thon when I needed something quick and light. I enjoyed it so much I read it in one sitting. I never read graphic novels. I haven'...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Nov 2, 2009, 7:05 am
Another month, another challenge complete. I actually picked up my reading pace and finished the RIP 4 Challenge just in time. *Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (Sept) *Haunting Bombay by Shilpa ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 30, 2009, 10:07 pm
Just for fun this week I downloaded Simply Audiobook's free (for October) version of Bram Stoker's Dracula . It is Halloween after all and what better way to get in the spirit than read a...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 30, 2009, 7:00 am
Trick or Treat! All ready for the little monsters tomorrow? I hope so. I wonder if there is any spooky news in the book world this week. *Stephen King to write comic book called American Vampire....
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 29, 2009, 4:41 am
Shirley Jackson  knew how to creep people out. Just read The Lottery and see what I mean. She knew how to make readers uncomfortable and squirmy. We Have Always Lived in the Castle does that bea...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 28, 2009, 10:09 pm
When we last saw our heroine, things were bleak. She was alone again, naturally. In Rises the Night, the vampires are in half-time and Victoria Gardella has nothing to do except mope. Max has disappea...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 27, 2009, 10:02 pm
In Haunting Bombay by Shilpa Agarwal, Pinky lost her mother when she was an infant and now lives with her grandmother and uncle and his family. While her grandmother loves her, the same can't be s...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 27, 2009, 4:51 am
This The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood discussion is continued from Kailana's The Written World. The Year of the Flood is a sequel to Oryx and Crake where the world's population has b...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 26, 2009, 6:46 am
People seemed to like last week's Chris vs Martha so I'll post one this week too. This one isn't quite as delicious as the last one. These were pretty easy. You just need some basic sewin...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 25, 2009, 7:09 am
So my last update was my last hour. I read a little more but by 2 am I knew I had to go to bed. I do have a cold *cough cough* so that's my excuse. Overall, I'm happy with the Read-a-thon. I r...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 24, 2009, 10:42 pm
I'm still here reading though it's getting tough. So far I've read Rises the Night, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, French Milk. I started Sum but couldn't concentrate so I switch...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 24, 2009, 6:44 pm
Wow, 12 hours of ignoring my family! I just finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle. I think I have to digest that one for awhile. So that's 2 books + one short story down so far. I'm goin...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 24, 2009, 12:31 pm
Yay! I finished Rises the Night finally. It was good but I'm going to read something shorter now. Maybe a H P Lovecraft short story. How are we all doing? The house is quiet now. Hubby left with ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 24, 2009, 8:06 am
Where are you reading from today? The couch here in Nova Scotia. 3 facts about me … 1. Um, I'm not a very fast reader. 2. I have a cold 3. I find Sponge Bob very distracting (girl has it on T...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 24, 2009, 7:02 am
So I just got up. I had a quick shower and a minor panic when I couldn't find my sweatpants. The coffee is on and I'm ready. I'm starting with Rises the Night by Colleen Gleason (Always th...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 23, 2009, 6:26 am
see more Lolcats and funny pictures I've had a miserable cold all week but I think I see the end of it. I actually slept last night. Of course, being awake isn't such a bad thing for the 24 H...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 22, 2009, 7:45 am
I didn't post This Old Thing? last week because the holiday threw me off and nearly forgot this week. Bad me. Possession by A S Byatt is one of those books I definitely want to read someday but ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 20, 2009, 6:55 am
Martha, Martha, Martha. I admire your cookery and your craftiness. You make it look so easy. Like anyone can do it. But can they? I've tried some of your projects with varied success. So, dear Mar...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 19, 2009, 5:31 am
Since reading Year of Wonders earlier this year, I wanted to read more from Geraldine Brooks. I recently discovered that I like audiobooks so when I saw March in the audiobook section of the library I...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 18, 2009, 6:12 am
... 'm going to finish this one shortly. I just finished The Old Man and it might be the cleverest short story I've ever read. ... distance. He watches him and his family from afar until he ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 16, 2009, 5:45 am
see more Lolcats and funny pictures There are some odd stories in the news this week. I think the kid in the balloon takes the cake though. *Maurice Sendak gives an interview, then goes outside and ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 15, 2009, 6:23 am
I haven't participated in Booking Through Thursday in awhile since I felt I never had much to say about the prompts. Today though I thought the question was an interesting one: I was wanting to t...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 14, 2009, 6:19 am
Kids these days. They are worse than they ever were. We weren't like that. Yada, yada, yada. If you or someone else has said this, you need to read Of Human Bondage by W Somerset Maugham. Philip ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 13, 2009, 6:37 am
It looks like I'll be able to participate in the Readathon this time. If you are unfamiliar with Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon, you can find out more about it on the official blog. This will be my...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 12, 2009, 5:36 am
Today I'll be having turkey with stuffing & gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls and a vegetable or two, because today is Thanksgiving. At least in Canada it is. Thanksgiving comes the second Monday of O...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 9, 2009, 5:37 am
Okay the big news in the US is the FTC and blogger endorsement regulations. It seems everyone is confused- even the FTC. They seem to think bloggers are starting used book stores. Cause, you know, use...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 8, 2009, 5:20 am
Whew! I made it! I finally finished reading all 813 pages. If you've read or are considering reading An Echo in the Bone, then you are a die hard Diana Gabaldon fan. This is the seventh book in th...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 7, 2009, 7:01 am
Okay, so that's not the best cover ever for such an awesome book but that's what I got. Don't let it fool you into thinking it's got Abbott and Costello running around shouting "Franki...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 6, 2009, 7:33 am
see more Lolcats and funny pictures Hi everybody! I'm giving my blog a face lift. If you are reading this on your Reader, please drop by and take a look. I'm still working out the kinks and m...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 5, 2009, 6:24 am
I so enjoyed reading all the answers to my question for the contest. You can find them all on my giveaway post. Lots of fodder for authors there. Maybe someone will see your suggestion and be inspired...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 4, 2009, 7:36 pm
Fall has brought out my need to bake. Last week I made Old Fashioned Gingerbread but this week I made bread. On a trip to the Bulk Barn, I discovered Red Fife flour made from a Canadian heritage wheat...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 3, 2009, 7:22 pm
So this week's Weekly Geeks was my idea, inspired by recent conversations on blogs and Twitter. They brought up both ideas I had been thinking about and ones I hadn't thought of before. I'...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 2, 2009, 7:00 am
This is a database of all the books I read in 2009. The titles are linked to my reviews. Comments are disabled for this post. Not Wanted on the Voyage Timothy FindleyCleopatra's Daughter Michelle ...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 2, 2009, 6:16 am
see more Lolcats and funny pictures Wow, where did September go? It just doesn't feel like October yet. The weather has been much too summer-like for Fall. I've been trying to capture that Fa...
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Chris M. posted an article on Book-a-Rama - Oct 1, 2009, 5:29 pm
Who was the real Alice in Wonderland? A little blonde girl in a white pinafore? If you think that, you'd be surprised. Melanie Benjamin got the idea for Alice I Have Been after seeing photographs ...
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