Wisteria L.

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The Widow's War-by Mary Mackey

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 8:01 am
THE WIDOW’S WAR, Mary Mackey, Berkley Trade Paperback,9/1/09,$15.00US/$18.50CAN, pb, 368pp. Carolyn Vinton and Dr. William Saylor, both abolitionists were to get married, when he suddenly disappea...
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Sunday Salon-December 13, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 7:34 am
Wow! It is so hard to believe that December is near half over and the year is coming to a close. I haven't blogged too much for Sunday Salon recently, without getting into details, I really missed...
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A Christmas Carol, Illustrated by Brett Helquist

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 12, 2009, 10:05 am
A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens illustrated by Brett Helquist adapted by Josh Greenhut Harper Collins Children 978006165099-4 Harper Published 2009, 1st Published 1843 When I first saw the pictures...
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Review- Small Kingdoms, Anastasia Hobbet

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 11:05 pm
Small Kingdoms Anastasia Hobbet Permanent Press 344 pages 1579621910 In 1990 Kuwait was humbled in a matter of a few hours when Saddam Hussein invaded and seized control. Small Kingdoms takes place ...
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Wordless Wednesday

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 1:45 pm
Owen Beanie
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Review-SACRIFICE OF THE SAGE HEN, by Susie Schade-Brewers

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 1:29 pm
SACRIFICE OF THE SAGE HEN Susie Schade-Brewer, Swimming Kangaroo Books, March 2009, $13.99, pb, 229pp, 97819340441567 Charlie is the daughter of Micah Fremont, a trapper and rugged man of the wild...
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Snow Day in New England

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 12:42 pm
I was lucky to get an early morning text wake-up call that schools were closed due to snow. I really didn't think as I fell asleep last night that I would be off today. What a welcome surprise thi...
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Virtual Blog Tour-Shades of Gray with Jessica James

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 11:01 pm
Virtual Blog Tour Kick Off It is with my great pleasure and my sincere honor to be able to present an interview with Jessica James, author of Shades of Gray for this Virtual Blog Tour. I read and rev...
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Sunday Salon, Blog Kick-off Event Starts Monday

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 10:40 am
Shades of Gray Blog Tour Begins Tomorrow! Tomorrow I will be kicking off the Virtual Blog Tour for Shades of Gray by Jessica James. This is a very exciting event and I will be sharing my interview wi...
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A Turkey for Thanksgiving, by Eve Bunting

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 6:23 am
One of my favorite Thanksgiving stories by Eve Bunting tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Moose who are having a feast for the holidays and have invited all their friends. Everything is perfect as they l...
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Wordless Wednesday

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 6:40 am
A great place for turkey this week.
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Review-The Saint and the Fasting Girl

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 6:35 pm
THE SAINT AND THE FASTING GIRL Anna Richenda, iUniverse, 2009, $19.95, hb, 332pp, 9781440132414 The Saint and the Fasting Girl takes place during the reign of Henry VIII when the religious order...
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Sunday Salon, November 22, 2009-Houri, by Mehrdad Balali

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 8:01 am
I remember when the news came that the Shah of Iran had been deposed and the Muslim leader Khomeini was in control. I remember vivid photos of the people, their dress, their appearance and their way o...
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Review--Once a Witch, by Carolyn MacCullough

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 6:11 pm
Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough Clarion Books 978-0-547-222399-5 September 2009 $16.00 I received this ARC from The Picnic Basket. I read through it quickly and can only imagine how eagerly YA re...
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Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls, a True-Life Novel

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 8:22 pm
Half Broke Horses A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls Scribner October 2009, 272 p. 978-1-4165-86289 Walls is shaping up to be one of this decades most fascinating storytellers. The adventures of ...
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Thank a Veteran Today

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:01 pm
There are so many moving videos available appropriate to honor our Veterans. I wanted to thank our service men and women today with this touching clip I found on You Tube. Thank you for your courageou...
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Sunday Salon, November 1, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 6:00 am
Happy Sunday Salon to everyone!! For all of you baseball fans, I hope you are enjoying the World Series. I just loved this pic of the First Lady that was taken at the first game of the series at Yank...
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The White Mary, by Kira Salak

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 3:44 pm
The White Mary was released last year by Henry Holt & Company. The edition I reviewed is by Picador with a 2009 release that I have reviewed for Library Thing. The reviews on the LT site are varied to...
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After You've Gone-by Jeffrey Lent

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 11:01 pm
After You’ve Gone Jeffrey Lent, Atlantic Monthly Press, March 10, 2009, $24.00, HC, 272 pp. 978-0-87113-894-1. After You’ve Gone takes place at the beginning of the twentieth century and spans a...
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Thursday Thoughts....

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 5:05 am
Something to Think About Thursday Hi friends, I feel like I have been way out of touch. I hope to get back to blogging more regularly real soon. Honestly, I have just stepped in hornets nest of issue...
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Wordless Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 6:01 pm
Connecticut Clouds..... I took this yesterday on my way home. There was such a sense of foreboding and eerie quiet as if Hitchcock himself had created the setting. It was a curious spectacle. There w...
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Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:36 am
Congratulations to President Obama!!! The Nobel Committee made a daringly bold decision in bestowing this honor to our president. They have offered their opinion in this video which I am sure will ...
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Wordless Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 6:54 pm
My fur family...Wizard, Webster, Lion, and Mystery Wizard was the latest to arrive a very insecure and depressed greyhound who had lost his master and pack mates. If you look at this picture it real...
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The Blue Star Winners!!!

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 4:49 pm
Congratulation to the following winners of a copy of The Blue Star by Tony Earley. This was a contest hosted by The Hachette Group. Please email me your addresses to my email address. Thanks and I ho...
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Book Winner Announced

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 4:37 pm
Congratulations go to Naida for winning a copy of I Can See You, by Karen Rose. Naida...I have your address, so I will forward it to Hachette. Let me know if it has changed though ok? Wisteria
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Sunday Salon September 20, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 7:15 am
My Sunday Salon Podcast
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Sunday Salon, September 13, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 11:01 pm
Even though my summer vacation is over I look back over the past ten weeks off and realize that it was a productive summer. You all know I was in the painting mode, so I will tell you with the help of...
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Review-A Reliable Wife, by Robert Goolrick

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 6:14 am
Happy weekend to everyone. I've settled back into the teacher role, now that I have reacquainted with all my students from last year. It always amazes me how 10 weeks can make such a difference in...
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Book Review-The Bolter by Frances Osborne

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 5:30 pm
A while back I told you to keep your eye on this biography about Idina Sackville. I was unable to post the review until now, but this is a book to grab on to. It has been getting great reviews elsewhe...
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Mailbox Monday, September 7, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 11:20 am
Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. "Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t co...
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Sunday Salon, I'm Back

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 9:46 am
Hi to all and I hope you are having great weather like we are in Connecticut. I have been trying to podcast a message for you today. I'm hoping it works, if not...it is back to my drawing board. I...
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Wordless Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 7:15 pm
Accession number 1951.4.162 File name 0555 img0042.pcd Source The Connecticut Historical Society. Daisy M. Winslow driving a pony cart, Simsbury. Isn't this a smashing pose with Daisy and her ...
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Back to School

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 10:57 am
Getting Ready for Back to School!! As the mania of getting my media center ready for back to school, my postings will probably be less frequent. Please hang in there, I have not disappeared. I hope y...
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Book Giveaways!

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 10:19 am
Wow!!! Three Contests at Once!! Drawing for all three on August 31st. I have 5 copies of The Lost Dog by Michelle de Kretser to raffle off. The same rules apply for all the previ...
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Little Science Stars Series-New

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 11, 2009, 2:44 pm
This series of books just arrived from Independent Publishers Group. I normally would include a book series of this type on my blog for children. Since many of you don't know I have Bookworm's...
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Mailbox Monday-Catch-up, Tuesday 11, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 9:57 pm
Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. "Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t co...
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Book Giveaway-The Blue Star,by Tony Earley

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 4:34 am
ENTER TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! 5 Copies of The Blue Star by Tony Earley will be raffled off. Good luck everyone!! THE BLUE STAR By Tony Earley 286 pages. Little, Brown & Compa...
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Sunday Salon-Evening Post

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2009, 6:32 pm
It's been a busy weekend and I didn't think I would post at all, but I felt like something was missing in my life. My nephew got married last night and I spent the day with him yesterday, runn...
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William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 7, 2009, 5:46 am
This is an astonishing story not to miss! I hope after reading my review and watching the You Tube Video, you will want to read William Kamkwamba's book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. In my o...
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July Review

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 6, 2009, 10:22 am
I have never put together a recap of my reading, but to be honest I didn't know what else to post about today. Isn't that terrible? I have written reviews on all of these and they are in mo...
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Wordless Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Aug 4, 2009, 10:38 pm
The beginning of school is still 3 more weeks away for me. However, I thought I would share a couple of books I use in the beginning of the year. My Librarian is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to C...
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More Board Books, July 15, 2009

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Jul 15, 2009, 3:26 am

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Review---The Big Bell and the Little Bell

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2009, 12:38 pm
The Big Bell and the Little Bell Illustrated by Alastair Graham Music & Lyrics by Martin Kalmanoff Boxer Books 978-1-906250-09-6 An enchanting fantasy feline world is created in the story The Big Bel...
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Sunday Salon, Gloria Whelan, After the Train

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2008, 8:26 am
Anne of Green Gables Winner My apologies first of all to anyone trying to access this new site. I have had trouble on my end posting to it. Things seem to be ok now. Hopefully! So with trepidation I a...
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SAYE, Jeremy H. Walker

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2008, 6:16 pm
SAYE, by Jeremy Walker is a deeply rich debut fantasy novel by a young author whose name you will not want to forget. The story is brilliantly crafted with characters he has developed over many years...
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Chains, National Book Award Nominee

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2008, 11:20 pm
by Laurie Halse Anderson published by Simon & Schuster Once you read Chains, it will be etched in your mind forever. Taking place during the beginning of the American Revolution in New York, Chains i...
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Burn My Heart, October 13, 2008

Wisteria L. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2008, 7:43 pm
Burn My Heart,by Beverley Naidoo*Amistad(Harper Collins) Burn My Heart will have you biting your nails and butterflies bumping against the walls of your stomach. This is a truthful, deeply serious a...
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