In the early 1980s Bob Krech (a New Jersey resident and teacher) lived in Aberdeen, Scotland at taught at the American School of Aberdeen. Years later while back in New Jersey, Krech's experiences in Scotland inspired a story called Love Puppies and Corner Kicks. Andy, a young girl who loves playing soccer and living in … Continue reading Book Review: Love Puppies and Corner Kicks ~ by Bob Krech
Books and Book Reviews
Reading cookbooks for fun? Yes!
I always thought that anyone who said that they read cookbooks for fun was just plain crazy. Come on, it's a reference book! It seemed like sitting down on the couch curled up with a cookbook was as ridiculous as taking a Webster's Dictionary and reading it from cover to cover. For me, cookbooks were about finding … Continue reading Reading cookbooks for fun? Yes!
Super Chicken Nugget Boy…and the Furious Fry by Josh Lewis
One day, Josh Lewis had a detailed conversation with his young nephew about a giant chicken nugget - that could talk and walk. Â Topics like this, of course, are not uncommon among conversations with imaginative kids. Â However, the unique thing about this particular conversation was that it sparked a brilliant idea in Lewis called … Continue reading Super Chicken Nugget Boy…and the Furious Fry by Josh Lewis
Books in Progress
In my living room, I have an entire shelf of books devoted to "books people have lent me" and "books in progress." Â Actually, the shelf is starting to overflow. Â I love to read every day. Â Lately though, I just haven't had the time to sit down with a book and really make as much of … Continue reading Books in Progress
Eat, Pray, Love…
When it rains like it is now, I have to find a good book, curl up and read.  I just starting to read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert; so far, the first two dozen pages have kept me interested. Has anyone read it?  Any thoughts? Melissa
Julie and Julia
Has anyone read this book, Julie and Julia by Julie Powell? I just finished reading it here, in Italy. I am on vacation and spending a good deal of time on planes, trains, buses, and in a car. This is time which I am content to spend looking out windows and watching the rolling hills … Continue reading Julie and Julia
Readers and Writers Networking Sites…
In this constant struggle of mine to find (make) time for reading, writing, and discussion, I have joined a few sites online. Â (As well as two book clubs which is a whole other story!) Â I am not sure if these sites will help me find more time or less, but I guess that only … Continue reading Readers and Writers Networking Sites…
New book by Nicholas Sparks
I have been a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks since his first book, The Notebook, was out in paperback. Â It was funny how I learned about the book because I was actually given a free copy from a book vendor who sold books to pharmacies. Â (I think that I also got a reference book about … Continue reading New book by Nicholas Sparks
Stargirl
 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli I promised a review of this book in my recent reading post, and here it is. I loved this book very much. I have to say that right away. I had heard about it for a while and knew that Jerry Spinelli was a good writer, but never really thought that … Continue reading Stargirl
Recent reading – August 2008
Even though much of what I tried to read this month was reading-for-fun, August always means that school is not too far away, and so there were several must-read-before-September-gets-here additions to this recent reading list. (Any teachers, middle schoolers, or parents of middle schoolers reading the list may particularly appreciate these titles and recognize them … Continue reading Recent reading – August 2008
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