What I Read Last Week
Today is my first day back at work at my school library. You will undoubtedly see a big decline in the number of grownup books that I read and review each week; at the same time, you will see an enormous increase in the number of children's books I finish.
Review coming soon!
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
by Paul Theroux
Today is my first day back at work at my school library. You will undoubtedly see a big decline in the number of grownup books that I read and review each week; at the same time, you will see an enormous increase in the number of children's books I finish.
The Gravity of Birds
by Tracy Guzeman
Review coming soon!
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
by Paul Theroux
Review coming soon!
written by Michael Pollan
illustrated by Maira Kalman
What Arrived in the Mail Last Week
Custer's Last Battle:
Red Hawk's Account of the Battle of Little Bighorn
by Paul Goble
From NY Times Review: "Beautifully illustrated and written with verve and authenticity. . . . The pictures are among the best I’ve seen in any children’s history, and the realities conveyed to the young readers are the closest to the final layer of truth that one can hope for."
by Karen Harrington
How Far Do You Love Me?
by Lulu Delacre
From Amazon: "Based on a bedtime game author/illustrator Lulu Delacre played with her young daughters, How Far Do You Love Me? is an "I love you" book with a twist. With every expression of love, readers visit one of thirteen different locations around the world, each a beautifully illustrated scene of adults and children in a place of natural beauty. "
What I'm Reading Now
Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking
by Anya Von Bremzen
From Amazon: “With startling beauty and sardonic wit, Anya von Bremzen tells an intimate yet epic story of life in that vanished empire known as the USSR—a place where every edible morsel was packed with emotional and political meaning.”
What are you reading this week?
Your job sounds awesome! I remember visiting my school library when I was little - it was just a small closet, but I loved it.
ReplyDeleteCrankenstein looks like so much fun, I love that cover!
Gosh, where do you find all these books. There are SOOOO many out there to read/review! I've been reading a series by Julie Hyzy, The Whitehouse Chef series. Really do enjoy them. I've never been one for series books but these are great.
ReplyDeleteI do have an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the lookout for new good books, Jill!
ReplyDeleteI love the books on your list, especially Crankenstein :) it looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Deb! And thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
Yes you have an awesome job. Having to read books to be able to advice other people... what a shame..
ReplyDeleteCurious about your review on The Gravity of Birds.
Good luck with getting back on the work rhythm.
Picture books are the best. Crankenstein...lots of Crankenstein teachers out there today, the first day back to school!
ReplyDeleteI've seen The Gravity of Birds on several blogs this Monday. Enjoy them all and have good week.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your first day back. I still have a week before workshops begin. Sure Signs of Crazy was an amazing surprise for me. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Monday Report. Have a great week!
Enjoy your first day at school! I still have another week of Summer holiday, but then it is also back to school for me as well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your reads this week (even if they are children's books, they still look like great books)
Kind regards,
I'm very interested in Custer's Last Battle. We were just in Custer State Park with our 11 yr old granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteIve been curious about The Gravity of Birds. Also, Raising the Curve.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who went back to school and became a Sociology major a few years ago, I remember we watched a film about a desolate, worn out school in a big city and in comparison, a spanking new one built in a wealthier neighborhood in same city. I think it was in Ohio if I am not mistaken. As someone who spent her adult life working in schools, it was painful to watch that film. Might be an interesting book for me to read. Thanks for sharing.
Great looking books! Sure Signs of Crazy is on my list.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Here's MY MONDAY READING POST
I'm looking forward to Sure Signs of Crazy.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you loved Sure Signs of Crazy, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteSometimes, Bettina, I think children's books are the best!
ReplyDeleteCiska, Gravity of Birds has a great plot. A compelling mystery.
ReplyDeleteI work in schools, so I found Raising the Curve very interesting, Rita.
ReplyDeleteCuster's Last Battle is by the amazing Paul Goble, so I'm eager to read it, Les.
ReplyDeleteGreat bunch of books.
ReplyDeleteENJOY your week.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
I started back in my library job also, but the library (as usual in the beginning of the year) is a huge mess because it's also a staging area for all the incoming textbooks for the classrooms, and it now doubles as a teacher's lounge (lack of room), so we have to put off actually library time until later. :) So I get to do a few other tasks before I start library sessions - catch up duty. Looking forward to a new year of reading to the younger grades, seeing what books the kids are reading and processing incoming books. Fun job.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of Gravity of Birds!
ReplyDeleteIt's the kind of cover I like, Holly. A beautiful and thoughtful cover that reflects the story.
ReplyDeleteI hope your first week back at work is fantastic! So many new kids to meet and books to introduce. . . I'm looking forward to your review of Gravity of Birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Natasha!
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