So, a few students asked me to run a book club. I said yes, but wanted them to pick the book. They tried, then decided that I should pick. I picked this one - couldn‘t tell you what it was that made me suggest it. They agreed, and we‘re meeting to discuss on Thursday. And I don‘t like the book. And I probably won‘t finish reading in time. But I do like this quote, so at least I‘ll have one contribution for the discussion.

I simply devoured this book. I loved the way Sanchez included Spanish language in a way that did not leave a non-Spanish speaker feeling like she was missing something. The story was compelling, the writing was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed.

I am not usually a fantasy reader. However, on a recent trip to Ireland, I couldn‘t resist stopping at the young adult shelf in a little book shop in Lahinch. I thought since Ireland is such a magical place, I might pick up a book that includes ghosts and magic. I‘m about halfway through, it‘s a good story though I‘ll admit to struggling a little bit because this is not the type of reading I usually do. It is fun to try something new though!

So happy to finally have the time and brain space to get back to fun books. Got to hear the author speak on a panel at BTAFest last year! What a treat to finally be getting to read the story she was discussing. Loving Dimple and Rishi!

I already knew who did it before I started reading, due to a student's book report, but this one was really great!

Loved book 3 in the Track series. Looking forward to reading through the entire set again once they've all been released!

Finished reading The Belles this weekend. Took me a while to get into it as I had a hard time connecting with the characters. However, once a few key plot events were introduced, I couldn't put it down. The photo is a sample for an assignment I gave my students in place of a book report. They were to create a "bookscape" and submit that along with a short write-up of the significance of the pictured items.

It's the #riotgrams day four photo! Also a bedtime favorite in our house.

My #currentlyreading photo for #riotgrams February challenge day 2. Missed it yesterday because I was in between books yesterday. Heard Adam Silvera speak and got to have my book signed at #btaf2017!

Day one of the #riotgrams February challenge. Here's my shelfie!

Quick read so far. Interesting to hear how an artist develops. My yoga teacher plays MC Yogi's music in class very often. I've even used some of his songs in my 7th grade ELA class. Enjoying this memoir.

My current read. I know next to nothing about the case and the couple, so this is a great learning opportunity. Plus, I love Ms. Powell's work. What category does a "documentary novel" belong in? Fiction or nonfiction?

What an interesting read. I'll admit to flipping to the end of the novel just to see what chapter it ends with. You see, it starts with chapter 18 and works it's way back to 1. (Ends on 19. Phew!)

This book is so cute, clever, and funny. As entertaining for me as for my five year old. It's the story of why we play the game we now know as Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Loving this one. It was recommended to me by a friend at work. Great choice as my first read of vacation!

LOVED this one! I think it's my favorite of his so far. You should read it!

Reading outside today - while I still can before the weather gets too cold for such activities. Loving Saints and Misfits, so far. Had the distinct pleasure of meeting and speaking with the author at BTAF earlier this fall. She was lovely and I'm so grateful for this excellent #windowbook.

Bought myself a Halloween treat at my favorite local indie bookstore on the way home yesterday. Really looking forward to digging into this one.

Seems I got my hands on this one before it was officially supposed to be available! As with everything Mr. Reynolds writes, I really appreciate all the book had to teach. I have a bunch of students eager to read this, so That's exciting. Going to try to listen to the audio version, too. Narration done by the author! 📚

I always love Kwame Alexander's work. This one didn't have the same levity that Booked and The Crossover had, and I wasn't able to attach myself to the characters the way I usually do in his work. Great story, though.

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So far thoroughly enjoying this one. Recently returned from Ireland so all of my recent reading has been set there.

A little light reading for this dreary spring evening. We're hoping this will be the summer reading assignment for our seventh graders. Pending a full reading and administrative approval.

What an amazing story. Absolutely loved these characters! My judge of a good writer is one who makes the reader feel as deeply for the characters (protagonists and antagonists alike) as they would for a real person. Ms. Zoboi has surely done that.

Very much enjoyed! Loved Everything Everything better, but Yoon has made a place for her work on the bookshelf of my heart. What rich characters she brings to life!

Getting some reading done while I'm on corridor duty at work today. What a book! Reading this for #readharder.

So, what do you think? Does this work for a book about technology for the #readharder challenge? I'm reading the young reader version because I teach children and like to have a broad range of titles and topics to suggest. Although I am very curious to compare the adult version. While this is a very interesting topic, the writing at this point (I'm about 1/3 through) seems distant and impersonal; I'm not making connections with the subjects.

Reading this book for task 5 on the #readharder challenge. Coming to the text with very little background on the Cuban Revolution or what it means to be an immigrant, so I'm hoping to learn much from this novel.

Just finished this one. What a fantastic job Mr. Reynolds does in bringing his characters to life!

Gosh, I love this story! Chose this for the #readharder challenge to read a book about books. So glad I did!

Loved this story. So different from lots of YA historical fiction. No damsels in distress here. Enjoyed this so much more than The Boundless. Plus, it was my first eBook. I won a new Nook from Barnes & Nobel and this was my first purchase.

Reading this for the #readharder challenge. Way outside of my usual genre preferences. It's hard to keep track of the characters with all the jumping back and forth through time. Plus I'm mostly listening to the audio, and the names all sound very much the same to my untrained ear. But overall the story is interesting.

I like to color-coordinate my coffee mug with my book cover. :)

Listening to this one now. Excellent reader. Great story.

Reread this one this week. I saw there was another in the series I hadn't read, so I figured I'd refresh my memory before reading that one. As you can see, this copy has been read so many times that it needed some repairs. It's from my classroom library. I remember LOVING this when I read it originally. This time I liked it, but I think I liked it better the first time through.

Just finished listening to this one in the car and reading at home. Something about it didn't click for me. Not sure what, though. I love the premise. I just couldn't get into the story the way I do with most texts. It occurred to me as I read the end that perhaps what I found lacking were vivid descriptions. I couldn't really picture what was going on. I could understand but couldn't envision.

Reading for a professional book discussion group at work. 100 pages in and I still feel like the author is trying to convince me that she's right. I was hopeful for more specific information about how to develop the Growth Mindset in myself, my children, and my students. Maybe the remainder of the book will have more to offer.

Loved this story! Did not see the plot twist coming AT ALL! Pictured here with a cozy blanket because it's the kind of book you want to cozy up with.

This is such an important book! It should be required reading for everyone!

Excellent book. More like two intertwined stories with characters in common. One is a story of overcoming grief and loss. The other is a not-quite romance novel

A very sweet middle grades novel. A little history, a lot of magic. Enjoy!

Not usually a fantasy fan, but this one was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed the story, the family history, etc. A good read. Definitely perfect for a seventh grade fantasy fan.

Not usually a fantasy fan, but this one was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed the story, the family history, etc. A good read. Definitely perfect for a seventh grade fantasy fan.

About 90 pages in. Cute story, so far. We'll see how it goes. Happy weekend!

Enjoying a Gary Soto reading list as part of a course I'm taking. I think I prefer his short stories to his novels.

Great pick for fifth or sixth grade readers. Funny characters. Relatable plot.

We've all heard of being banished to Siberia. But what does that really mean?