Monday, August 4, 2014

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

I can't believe it is Monday again! Time is speeding by so fast. I'm looking at my plans that I had at the beginning of summer and wondering how I can fit most of it in during this last week! But I did get to read some in this past week!

18615736A nonfiction book that I read was the reprint of DK Eyewitness Books: Titanic by Simon Adams. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. The book is just an updated version of the previous one. The cover looks more appealing. I've always been fascinated by the sinking of the Titantic as are my students. This will be a great addition to my library since my other copy has been well loved and is on it's last legs.

18782868While I was at a bookstore last week, I had the opportunity to read some different picture books. One that I really liked was Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. This book was a good book about finding a friend. The illustrations were unique and interesting. Though as others mentioned in their reviewed on Goodreads, I was a bit confused by the title. I won't spoil the book by revealing why I was confused, but you should understand after you read the book.

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I think my favorite read of the week was Sisters by Raina Telgemeier. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. This book is a squeal to Smile. It was great to revisit the family. In fact, I think that I liked Sisters even more than I did Smile! I loved that the focus of the book was on family and how family dynamics can change over time. Smile has been a HUGE hit in my library and I know that Sisters will be as well! I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley!

What have you been reading this past week?

Happy Reading!!

Stacey (@libraryjo92)

6 comments:

  1. Oooh, a sequel to Smile! I know that will be a big hit with my students.

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    1. I loved Sisters! I know that I'm going to need multiple copies.

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  2. I have enjoyed the others by Raina Telgemeier, so must get to this one. I'm sure students will enjoy it. Interesting about that Peanut Butter and Cupcake-now you have me intrigued. Thanks!

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    1. You have to let me know if you get a hold of Peanut Butter and Cupcake. You can see if you can figure out why was confused.

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  3. I've been debating back and forth whether or not I wanted to read the galley of sisters and decided I'd wait until it comes out because I want to read it in its full-color glory.

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  4. I just couldn't wait that long. I had to read it. But I know that I will read it again once I have it in full-color.

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