It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? From Picture Books to YA!
It’s Monday! What are you Reading? is a meme started by Sheila at Book Journeys and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. It is a great way to recap what you read and/or reviewed the previous week and to plan out your reading and reviews for the upcoming week. It’s also a great chance to see what others are reading right now…you just might discover the next “must-read” book!
Kellee and Jen, of Teach Mentor Texts, decided to give It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a kidlit focus. If you read and review books in children’s literature – picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels, anything in the world of kidlit – join us! We love this meme and think you will, too.
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Last Week’s Posts
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Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday: Books We Love to Read to our Sons
Wednesday: The Case of the Stinky Stench by Josh Funk
Thursday: Review and Giveaway!: Caring for Your Lion by Tammi Sauer
Giveaway open until Wednesday!
Friday: FRAMED!: A T.O.A.S.T. Mystery by James Ponti
Last Week’s Journeys
Kellee
This week was super busy, but I still had time to devour Russian Roulette by Anthony Horowitz. This is the 10th Alex Rider book; however, it is actually a prequel mixed with a different point of view of #1. And WHOA! What a great read! I’ve loved this series since I picked up the first book and none of them have let me down! I realized the other day when I was talking to a couple of teachers that Stormbreaker came out 13 years ago, so some newer teachers don’t know about this series, so if you don’t know about it–PICK IT UP! It is in my top ten favorite series ever!
Ricki
My son and I read Real Friends by Shannon Hale in one sitting. This may be weird to some of you (because he is 3-years-old), but he really enjoyed it. We talked about the themes on his level. Shannon Hale’s memoir is going to be an important book for many readers. It delves into issues of popularity, in-crowds, bullying, and kindness. I wish I had this book when I was in 5th grade because I had a tough time with a few students in my class. This book would have provided me solace. This is a great addition to classroom libraries.
This Week’s Expeditions
Kellee
I am almost done with The Hate U Give! I have been listening to it every chance I get when I’m alone!
I have some reading choices to make! One is on my #mustread list, one is on the SSYRA list, and one I’m reviewing in June.
Ricki
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I am halfway through the audio of The Great American Whatever by Tim Federle. It is a great, great book.
I just started Scythe by Neal Shusterman. So far, it is very intriguing. I am curious where it goes.
Upcoming Week’s Posts
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Favorite “Summer” Books
Wednesday: Behind the Legend Series: The Loch Ness Monster & Big Foot by Erin Peabody
Thursday: Guest Review: Grandma in Blue with Red Hat by Scott Menchin
Friday: 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior by Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel
So, what are you reading?
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I’ve just checked out ‘Caring for Your Lion’ but didn’t have time to read it yesterday. The Alex Ryder and Real Friends are on my list, too. Enjoy your week, Kellee and Ricki!
You are going to really like all three of the books! 🙂
Kellee, I just packed TOAST for my summer reads! I’ll be reading it in Florida, which seemed appropriate! I hope you like THE EXPLORERS. It’s another fun mystery/adventure. It started out slow, but then I really got into it and loved it. K is reading it now.
Ricki, I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on SCYTHE. I have it to read, but it keeps getting pushed off. You may be moving it up in the stacks!
It is so clever, Michele! I’m starting The Explorers today–if you liked it, I’m sure I will! Good to know it starts out slow, so I know to keep reading 🙂
Kellee, isn’t the audio of THE HATE U GIVE amazing? I still can’t get Starr and Khalil out of my head.
It is so amazing! I have 2 hours left, and I just want to sit and listen!
Real Friends has been very popular in my room. Floating through the class at a quick pace. I can’t wait to get a hold of The Hate U Give!
I need to buy Real Frendns–I had it from Netgalley and loved it.
My daughter (and co-blogger) raved about Scythe. Hope you enjoy it!
Sam @ WLABB
Ricki –
I am waiting for Real Friends to come for review – can’t wait!
And GASP! Is that a new Neal Schusterman?? He is one of my all-time favorite authors. Did you read the Unwind series? Mind-blowing and so good!
Kellee –
Isn’t The Hate U Give just amazing? So compelling. I finished it last week on audio.
My son read one of Anthony Horowitz’s series but not that one. Will have to check it out.
Enjoy your books this week!
Sue
Book By Book
He may have read the Gatekeepers series which was super good also! BUt Alex Rider is just one of my favorites 🙂