tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1430582942280222909..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: #SOL16 - 28/31 - Monday's Great BooksLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73008666201640562492016-03-28T21:32:40.006-06:002016-03-28T21:32:40.006-06:00Yes, I loved the Storied Life of AJ Fikry! Yes, I loved the Storied Life of AJ Fikry! Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86054429789024967592016-03-28T20:34:22.314-06:002016-03-28T20:34:22.314-06:00Here's my review, fyi: https://www.goodreads.c...Here's my review, fyi: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1593576634Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16805345456757444942016-03-28T20:21:41.802-06:002016-03-28T20:21:41.802-06:00I assume you're talking about Pax, Crystal, an...I assume you're talking about Pax, Crystal, and yes, I didn't even include that underlying theme. Thanks for reminding me.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5394637549347678142016-03-28T19:54:08.418-06:002016-03-28T19:54:08.418-06:00I thought this one was wonderful and there was so ...I thought this one was wonderful and there was so much in this book to think about - especially relating to war.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17379901894899198252016-03-28T19:32:43.651-06:002016-03-28T19:32:43.651-06:00You're welcome, Catherine.You're welcome, Catherine. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39243633669032649262016-03-28T19:32:22.883-06:002016-03-28T19:32:22.883-06:00Thanks Kay, I hope you enjoy them all!Thanks Kay, I hope you enjoy them all!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42474400343475201712016-03-28T19:27:17.355-06:002016-03-28T19:27:17.355-06:00Pax is beautifully written, and I loved Ideas Are ...Pax is beautifully written, and I loved Ideas Are All Around. Thanks for all these terrific suggestions, Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40242510225887065662016-03-28T18:59:29.046-06:002016-03-28T18:59:29.046-06:00So many good books! Can I just scoop them all up t...So many good books! Can I just scoop them all up to read? Both Pax and The Girl in the Red Coat sound amazing. I also want to read--or is it experience--Ideas Are All Around and Any Questions. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50054377128102730402016-03-28T18:39:19.836-06:002016-03-28T18:39:19.836-06:00Oh, you will love Rooftoppers, and I thank Ramona,...Oh, you will love Rooftoppers, and I thank Ramona, above, for that find. It and the next one are wonderful. Yes, Pax is extraordinary, & I'm looking forward to Stella by Starlight. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1254986175140341532016-03-28T18:37:59.044-06:002016-03-28T18:37:59.044-06:00I've heard so many speak lovingly about Stella...I've heard so many speak lovingly about Stella by Starlight, looking forward to it. One of my local Indies, The Tattered Cover, has a display of bookstore-related books, so that's where I found The Red Notebook, Ramona. So far, an interesting read, short, almost a novella. Others speak highly of another book by this author so I may get it too. I assume you've read The Stories Life of A.F. Fikry-so marvelous.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50740029725331318232016-03-28T18:35:13.801-06:002016-03-28T18:35:13.801-06:00And as you take it easy, time to read. Didn't ...And as you take it easy, time to read. Didn't you buy a few new books lately?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26182094233598806212016-03-28T18:22:12.075-06:002016-03-28T18:22:12.075-06:00You will LOVE Stella by Starlight. And Pax is one ...You will LOVE Stella by Starlight. And Pax is one of my new most admired books. As always, Linda, don't I always, always say how you give me titles to seek out I've never heard of? The Rooftoppers is next up on my nightstand!Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67836406560792217572016-03-28T17:38:30.653-06:002016-03-28T17:38:30.653-06:00There is so much in the book, I agree, Jane. I hop...There is so much in the book, I agree, Jane. I hope she'll at least read it. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3054086926835324002016-03-28T17:37:35.718-06:002016-03-28T17:37:35.718-06:00Great to hear that you thought it was good for all...Great to hear that you thought it was good for all ages, Earl.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33187999420595225442016-03-28T17:36:58.980-06:002016-03-28T17:36:58.980-06:00Agreed about the Newbery contender, Margaret. This...Agreed about the Newbery contender, Margaret. This is a special book!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22106873980668974212016-03-28T17:36:26.411-06:002016-03-28T17:36:26.411-06:00That's very special to hear that you heard the...That's very special to hear that you heard the book read by the author. That and Ideas Are All Around are two new favorites. I'll be interested in seeing what you think of Pax.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75468925766389218202016-03-28T17:35:06.031-06:002016-03-28T17:35:06.031-06:00Thanks, Terje, part of my writing comes from years...Thanks, Terje, part of my writing comes from years of doing book groups with students I think. I've seen many more detailed ones, but I usually believe I don't want to give everything away.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82179235996166840642016-03-28T17:33:50.212-06:002016-03-28T17:33:50.212-06:00It seems that one must just know the class, & ...It seems that one must just know the class, & if they're ready for this kinds of story, complex, with some scary things that one doesn't always understand until later. Glad to hear your response, Joanne.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78687093957191946862016-03-28T16:33:44.057-06:002016-03-28T16:33:44.057-06:00I skipped the review of Pax and the comments for n...I skipped the review of Pax and the comments for now (in case they are any spoilers). I have 40 pages to go in Pax and I don't want it to end. I'm requesting Orion in the Dark and Any Questions from the library, the Faith Ringold title too. I think I've read it before. Curious about The Red Notebook. I love books with bookstore connections. Can't wait for you to read Stella by Starlight! It was one of our Mock Newbery titles and I loved it. Much inspiration in this book about the life of a writer. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72147934409210554082016-03-28T14:20:07.557-06:002016-03-28T14:20:07.557-06:00With things that have been going on, I have been n...With things that have been going on, I have been neglecting my reading...and I miss it. I must get back and now I have more books to add to my ever growing list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45954517061259423232016-03-28T12:01:49.095-06:002016-03-28T12:01:49.095-06:00Another great list, Linda. Pax is a haunting story...Another great list, Linda. Pax is a haunting story, and I appreciate your review here, focusing on the coming of age of both main characters. I'm encouraging my daughter-in-law, a MS teacher, to read it and see if it would be a good fit for her students. It's got lots of discussion points! Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11764913486765891142016-03-28T11:12:01.528-06:002016-03-28T11:12:01.528-06:00I really enjoyed Ideas Are All Around. Great to ad...I really enjoyed Ideas Are All Around. Great to add to the collection of picture books that adults can use in their creative lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41388985019998175882016-03-28T09:41:23.420-06:002016-03-28T09:41:23.420-06:00I am reading Pax aloud to my gifted kids. I am le...I am reading Pax aloud to my gifted kids. I am learning so much more from the experience of reading it again. This is a book full of layers. I feel it will be a Newbery winner. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13096694899499061532016-03-28T09:24:27.591-06:002016-03-28T09:24:27.591-06:00I am about to begin Pax as our family read aloud. ...I am about to begin Pax as our family read aloud. I am so intrigued. I am off to the bookstore today and wondering if Ideas all Around will be coming home with me. I love Any Questions! I got to hear Gay read this book at an illustrator breakfast! Divine.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48183154398917030342016-03-28T09:00:43.687-06:002016-03-28T09:00:43.687-06:00I like reading your book reviews. They are detaile...I like reading your book reviews. They are detailed and inviting. I am happy when I remember to add my books to Goodreads. Even rating is sometimes difficult. Learning how to write reviews is on my plan (somewhere in the future.) Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.com