Top Ten Tuesday: Assigned Reading

 This week's topic is assigned reading - from school. School was a long time ago. But let's dig in.

I took an AP English class in high school. It was horrible. I hated everything we read. And didn't understand most of it.

I'm not sure if this was the exact book. But I think so.

Didn't understand anything about this book.

Earlier in High School:

I loved this one.

I know everyone loves this book. But it was a meh for me.

I thought this one was important.

I know there were others - I also think the Merchant of Venice.

I've never liked Shakespeare - although I love several modern adaptations of his works:

10 Things I Hate About You

She's the Man

Lion King

Not sure if this was college or high school:

I liked it - a bit sad, but good.

A bunch of college reads:

Loved it! Visited Edith Wharton's home some years back. She was fascinating. 

I took a Jane Austen course in college - while studying in Bath. We read all six novels. I had read them before but still enjoyed them. My favorites are: Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and Emma. Although I really do like Sense and Sensibility. 

I loved this one - such great imagery. I hated Mr. Rochester though. Still do

Have you read any of these? Agree? Disagree?

Middle Grade Review: Sink or Swim

Ty's headed off to camp with his best friends. His cast just came off his arm and it should be a great summer. But it's not because:

1. Anxiety rears its ugly head

2. Body Issues - not being able to swim changed his body

3. Friendship drama 

But there's also:

1. Building a Boat

2. Making new friends

3. RPG moments

This graphic novel has a lot to unpack, but it's also really good. I loved how there are good moments and bad moments. I liked the depiction of anxiety. And it was really brave of Ty to ask for help. I love that the counselor didn't know what to say, but came back with more information. I think that's an important piece - everyone's learning and now one has all the answers. 

KidLit for Kamala

 I'm part of the KidLit for Kamala group.

A bunch of us, myself included, have written essays about why we are voting for Harris.

Here's a look at mine:

You can read all of the essays and mine here.

Vacation Photos: Seattle

 

This is the third and last photo post of our trip in September.

This post is the pictures are hiking at Glacier National Park and Banff National Park.

Here we are resting as we visit friends near Seattle:

Just a baby Wallaby - we went to a Wallaby and Kangaroo farm where we learned so much about the babies 

This female kangaroo reminded me of Knightley

A lovely cherry pie! 

We visited the Kataluna Horse Rescue Farm and I brushed this pretty horse

Look how beautiful!

Some more horses on the farm

More horses

Me and Rylee! My pup away from home.

BookTok: Love off the Record

 

This was such a fun read. It's a long read, but I didn't want this book to end.

Although there were some cringe moments....

@yabooknerdlibrarian Do you read books from #booktok - this was recommended to me and I’m so glad it was! I loved it! #youvegotmail #yabooktok #college #newspaper #romancebooks @Simon Teen #Inverted ♬ original sound - Jennifer @YA Book Nerd 📚📚📚

Blog Tour: Pop-Up Planetarium

 

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the night sky.

So much information:

Constellations: the key stars, their stories, and where to find them

Zodiac Signs

A flashlight craft: for night vision

A star wheel

A way to see the stars inside

* this makes a perfect holiday gift

** Book sent for blog tour

Picture Book Wednesday: Halloween Books (2)

Just a few more Halloween picture books:

This might be my new favorite picture book. I love how this family celebrates at a Trunk or Treat event. There's so much to do and so much fun to be had.

Of course I love the bit about the books. I might use this for our library's Halloween storytime. The illustrations are great, the colors are bright, and the rhymes are fantastic. 

All the animals in the zoo are dressed up in costume and ready for the parade.

This book is clever and funny. I loved seeing all the animals in their costumes. And that ending is amazing.

This board book has the rhyme of the Itsy Bitsy Spider, but instead of a spider, a pumpkin is the star of the show. 

This cute Halloween book is perfect for sharing with littles!