Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Book Lovers is a sexy adult romantic story. A nod to Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally, A good read/listen too.

Monday, August 5, 2024

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson & Matt Eversmann

These are short pages of booksellers and librarians talking about their connetions to books, people and reading. It's a great read and also audiobook. Enjoy.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

I loved this book. It has several different layers and they all work. It's a sweet story and perfect for a holiday movie. The Whishing Game is a home run. More an Adult reader but would be fine for high school students to read also. I wouldn't really put it in a high school library but it's a fine book for teens to also read.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Mother Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick


 First in the series that I am reading.  Fine for middle school.  If I had a middle school library, I would add.  I like the diversity of characters, different backgrounds, cultures and finances.  I like how it tied to the book, Little Women.  A good read.

Monday, March 15, 2021

Gone To The Woods by Gary Paulsen


 This book is fantastic.  It's Gary Paulsen's story told simply but elegantly.  A hard life, a mother who neglects him and a father who turns to alcohol.  Learning to make it on his own at a very young age.  A good read.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Once Upon A Con Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston


 Cute story fine for any high school library.  It's a take off of Beauty and the Beast.  Enjoy

Sunday, January 31, 2021

How to Read Literature Like A Professor by Thomas Foster


 We use this book with our high school students.  Especially for AP literature students.  I found an audio book version in one of my public libraries.  I'm thinking of adding the audio version with our overdrive school collection.  A good read.  Nice to be refreshed, the audio book is pretty darn charming.  Written in a very friendly style.

Monday, January 25, 2021

Sunday, December 27, 2020

The Rent Collector by Camron Wright


 This is a must read and will be in my high school.  If you know the history of Cambodia in the 1970s  and all the harm that was done, you will truly appreciate the book.  If you are new to the Cambodian history, again a must read.  It's about the power of the gift of reading, about gendercide and about redemption.  THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BOOK/STORY.  A few years ago, I was able to visit Cambodia.  Our hired driver, was happy that we were all teachers.  He was a survivor of the tragic atrocities.  His  adult children had become teachers.  This is important because if you were a teacher in the 70s you were done.  

Friday, November 27, 2020

Book Girl A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of a Reading Life by Sarah Clarkson

 


If you enjoy books, looking book for your students or children, read or listen to this book.  Great suggestions and why the book choices are good to read.  

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Friday, July 24, 2020

The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs

This book is a treat.  A great summer or vacation read.  You had me a bookshop and a good solid realistic story line.  You'll enjoy.  It's a good read. 

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Banned This Book by Alan Gratz


This charming book will be a welcome addition to any elementary school library.  It's a good read and a smart read as well.  Okay book by Alan Gratz is brilliant for young and teen readers.  You will fall in love with the charm of this sweet little girl who only wants to be left alone and read.  She learns to speak out while her family also learns a few lessons.  It's a good read.