Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
I was eating my breakfast Thursday morning when it scrolled across the screen that Gary Paulsen had died. I knew right away that I wanted to write a post about him. Paulsen's writing accomplished the impossible: getting reluctant readers to enjoy reading. Since each reader is unique, the key to hooking a reluctant reader is... Continue Reading →
The last few weeks I've posted my own top ten list on Sunday nights. Due to technical difficulties I was unable to do that this week. So, I decided to join in on Top Ten Tuesday this week. Top Ten Tuesday is an original blog meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and is currently being... Continue Reading →
I saw this on Subakka.bookstuff and wanted to participate in honor of my mother, a breast cancer survivor. For the month of October post your pink stacks with the hashtag #pinkbooks4boobs to support those fighting breast cancer. @bookishladiesclub is also collecting donations
I love books with two stories from different times intertwined. The authors on this list often write in this style, but I limited the list to one book per author. 10. Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio Claire Aldridge is a reporter assigned to cover the 1933 blackberry winter storm. While researching she learns of an... Continue Reading →
One of the first metaphors we learn as children is “Do not judge a book by its cover”. In the case of The Bookstore on the Beach by Brenda Novak, I made the mistake of judging a book by its title. I saw the title The Bookstore on the Beach, would be a perfect... Continue Reading →
Here are some of the new releases that have peaked my interest. What books are you looking forward to in October? How to Train Your Dad by Gary Paulsen Release Date: October 5 Runaways, Vol 6: Come Away With Me by Rainbow Rowell Release Date: October 5 Twisted Tea Christmas by Laura Childs Release Date:... Continue Reading →
Last week I posted a top ten list of my favorite novels which were inspired by other stories. This week I decided to keep with the theme, but focus on picture books. 10. Cinderella Penguin, or The Little Glass Flipper by Janet Perlman 10. I love any picture book with a cast of penguins. 9.... Continue Reading →
Quarantine Confession In December of 2019, social media was flooded with posts declaring that 2020 was destined to be great: the 4th of July and Halloween fell on a Saturday; Christmas, and Valentine’s Day on Fridays. Even Cinco de Mayo fell on a Taco Tuesday. Those posts were like the builders of the Titanic declaring... Continue Reading →
10. Snow White-Red Handed by Maia Chance Genre: Mystery Based on: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves This book has a little of all my favorite genres: mystery, historical fiction, fantasy and romance 9. Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange Genre: Historical Fiction Based on: Emma I enjoyed all of the books in the Jane... Continue Reading →
Some of us seem to be born readers. The love of a story is embedded within our DNA. We have gravitated to books from babyhood. Unfortunately, this is not true for everyone. Many of the students I work with will avoid reading at any cost. <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/vector">Vector Vectors by Vecteezy</a> It is my firm belief... Continue Reading →
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