It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.
The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.
We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.
Happy reading!
Friday: Student Voices: The Importance of Nonfiction from Kathy R. and Elise A.
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Kellee
I am off this week! You can learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.
Ricki
Young Adult
I highly, highly recommend Rosa by Any Other Name by Hailey Alcaraz. This is a Romeo and Juliet retelling, but in the Mexican Civil Rights/school integration. I love, love, loved this book. I want to use it in my classes next semester.
Adult
I had to read Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke because everyone is talking about it. The book is very clever, and the premise is fantastic. The narrator is extremely unlikeable, which makes it a difficult read, but I am glad I read it!
I didn’t realize this was an adult text when I started it! Ruta Sepetys is easily one of my favorite authors of all time. I loved her adult debut!!! If you love her other books, this one is sure to delight. It reminded me a bit of Out of the Easy. The plot is very different, but it had similar vibes in the writing style. I will read anything this woman writes!
Whistler by Ann Patchett is a stunning, well-crafted story that will stick with me. I always find myself captivated by Patchett’s writing, and this book was no different.
I loved Into the Blue by Emma Brodie. A friend recommended it, and I am so glad she did. It is somewhat a romance, but it is much more than that—and I worry that sharing more will spoil it. This is a book that shouldn’t be missed. It really impacted me.
Romance
I loved all three of these adult romance novels. The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn takes readers on a journey to Paris. First and Forever by Lynn Painter is a sweet football romance. Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan was absolutely delightful—a wealthy heir meets a hard-working fish store gal.
Wednesday: Sharks in Kansas: The Ancient Sea in the Middle of America by Melissa Stewart, Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
Friday: Student Voices: Reading Reflections from Luna K., Lucas R., and Ava G.
Sunday: Author Guest Post: “The Secret Map to Guiding Reluctant Readers” by Jessica Khoury, Author of Monster and Apprentice
Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on other linked blogs. If you post about your Monday post, tag the post with #IMWAYR!
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