I accepted the invitation to this challenge because it appeals to the lit-nerd in me. The way I'm going to play is to make a list A-Z and fill it in as I read a title that fits the letter. I imagine by the end of next year I'll be scrambling to fill in the blanks. But, believe it or not, I already have books in mind for both Q and Z. If you want to play along, click the picture … [Read more...] about A-Z Challenge: Reading a book for every letter of the alphabet
books
Obsessed With Book Collecting and Gift Ideas for Those so Afflicted
Source: Uploaded by user via Open on Pinterest Below are some novels whose characters have an addiction or obsession with books. [simpleazon-image align="none" asin="0375842209" locale="us" height="110" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZiUjjsedL._SL110_.jpg" width="71"] [simpleazon-image align="none" asin="0307594033" locale="us" height="110" … [Read more...] about Obsessed With Book Collecting and Gift Ideas for Those so Afflicted
Book Club Bash READ-A-THON: Sign-up and TBR List
Among other prizes these are the ARC books I'm giving away: Review these books for extra entries in the contest! TWEEPLES: If you have a Twitter and would like to follow along, mingle, updated during read-a-thon use: Hashtag #bookbash For this read-a-thon, I'll be reading: … [Read more...] about Book Club Bash READ-A-THON: Sign-up and TBR List
Guest Post by author Paul Hewitt with Giveaway of $25 Amazon Card and 3 ebooks
I am a huge proponent of getting children to read. I have talked about it and written about it a lot. It is of vital importance. The benefits are countless. Reading helps children improve their critical thinking skills, foster their imagination, exposes them to new words, ideas, even new worlds. I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss how important libraries are in … [Read more...] about Guest Post by author Paul Hewitt with Giveaway of $25 Amazon Card and 3 ebooks
URBAN FICTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: Books for Teachers
Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor takes on a whole new meaning... High School Freshman Robinson "Robin" Paige lives with his grandmother, Miz Paige, on the meanest street in the city. Miz Paige is his rock. Sly and Kaykay have been his buddies since forever. Smart, stoic and loyal, Robin's life has been defined by loss. And he doesn't want another tragedy, so he … [Read more...] about URBAN FICTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: Books for Teachers