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The Sunday Salon


To my surprise, I’ve been nominated for several BBAW awards!

Best Blog Name
Best History/Historical Fiction Blog
Best Gneral Review Blog

Considering that my postings have become a little… anemic lately, I’m thrilled, so thanks for the nominations!

As far as my reading has gone, here’s what I read this past week:
The Aviary Gate, by Katie Hickman
The Coral Thief, by Rebecca Stott
Grace Hammer, by Sarah Stockbridge
A Plague on Both Your Houses, by Susanna Gregory.

Right now I’m between books; I’ve got a whole stack of Mary Stewarts, Emma Campion’s The King’s Mistress, and some Elizabeth Chadwicks to choose from. Also, I have advance copies of Audrey Niffenegger’s and Michelle Moran’s new books coming to me in the mail! I love it when I have too much to choose from, you know?
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Lezlie said…
Congratulations on your nominations!!

Lezlie
August 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Serena said…
Congrats on the nominations. Here's to the short list!
August 23, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Serena said…
congrats on the nominations.
August 23, 2009 at 3:37 PM
Michelle said…
Congrats Katherine on your nom's! That is great!
August 26, 2009 at 9:23 PM
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