Beginnings

Welcome friends! I have started this entry in the global technosphere because I have been in love with books since the age of 2. Among the busy business of being a new teacher, this is my outlet for sharing thoughts on a love of reading a wide variety of books. My inspiration can be summed up with a yearbook quote from a teacher written when I was 8: "To the only girl at recess I see reading a book. Good for you!"
My blog title is quoted from a classmate who asked me this once. Believe it or not, I've also heard it as a teacher :D

Monday, February 21, 2011

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


A weekly meme hosted by Sheila @ Book Journey.

Books Read This Week (1)
The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini--review coming soon (it's definitely an A+)

Currently Reading (3)
A Twist of Lemmon- Chris Lemmon- a reflective tribute to his father, actor Jack Lemmon--received for my birthday; a sweet, lovingly written book.

Middlesex- Jeffrey Eugenides--reading for the Back to the Classics challenge (Pulitizer winner/nominee)--I'm excited to start this today!

My Life- Bill Clinton--still on-the-go...

Next to Read
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe- C.S. Lewis--for 1st in a Series challenge

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury--for What's in a Name 4 challenge

A is For Alibi by Sue Grafton--for 1st in a Series challenge--a re-read

Other Reviews Posted This Week (1)
Rabbit, Run- John Updike

Bloggie Things
~ Posted responses to a reading questionnaire

Sorry I didn't get to the Oscar-themed post this week but I figure it will spark more interest this week with the show this Sunday.  I'm hoping to infuse it with some history, this year's nominees, and some trivia.  Should be fun :)

I got A Twist of Lemmon for my birthday, along with a few DVDs:  Always, The China Syndrome, Broadcast News, and 3 box sets to finish off my Looney Tunes Golden Collection.  And some cash :)  I'll be getting some more books in a couple of weeks, mostly for my challenges, with a visit to the Book Depot...and maybe Chapters, too.

What are you reading this week?  Happy trails :)

Posted by Teacher/Learner at 9:40 AM
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7 comments:

  1. Literary FelineFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    The Kite Runner is a great book, isn't it? Very thought provoking. I do hope you enjoy Middlesex. It's one of my favorites.

    I'm reading a couple of books right now--or more like not reading them. It's been so hectic and my mind just won't focus on books right now. I keep trying though. I'm determined to finish both these books before the end of the month. We'll see how that goes . . .

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  2. KristinFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I still haven't read The Kite Runner yet - I really need to pick it up one of these days!

    My It's Monday post can be found here.

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  3. KristenFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Loved the Kite Runner and Farenheit 451, both fantastic novels. Hope you enjoy all of your books coming up.

    Here's what I'm reading!

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  4. Playing LibrarianFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    The Kite Runner and Middlesex are two of my favorites. I am your new follower and if you have time do visit my blog @ www.playinglibrarian.com.

    have a good week ahead =)

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  5. SuzanneFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed The Kite Runner and can't wait to see your review.

    Have a great week.

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  6. Sheila (Bookjourney)February 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I loved Kite Runner - so fabulous!

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  7. ShirleyMarch 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Kite Runner is on my wishlist! I've heard so much about it. Definitely coming back for your review!

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