tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7261599250293721754..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Monday Reading - Many WondersLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4056031720136272122017-07-08T10:04:35.357-06:002017-07-08T10:04:35.357-06:00I've been meaning to read more Zusak and I am ...I've been meaning to read more Zusak and I am the Messenger is definitely on my radar. Maybe next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59379878926246875452017-07-05T17:19:44.895-06:002017-07-05T17:19:44.895-06:00Life is wonderful, and I just read Don't Blink...Life is wonderful, and I just read Don't Blink to the grand-girls & they liked it very much, especially the clever scene with the turtle-you'll see! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68299393747900052092017-07-05T17:18:43.231-06:002017-07-05T17:18:43.231-06:00I Am The Messenger is for older teens/adults for s...I Am The Messenger is for older teens/adults for sure, Myra, but I liked it very much, as you see. I hope you'll like it, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54497236616457392682017-07-05T14:35:08.770-06:002017-07-05T14:35:08.770-06:00Hi Linda, Oh my word, Don't Blink looks so goo...Hi Linda, Oh my word, Don't Blink looks so good! I just requested it from my library. I am seeing Life everywhere. Definitely adding it to my list! Thanks Linda!Gigi McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090843830125090541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4150895545972681772017-07-05T13:56:35.726-06:002017-07-05T13:56:35.726-06:00I loved The Book Thief so much that I am kind of s...I loved The Book Thief so much that I am kind of scared to read another zusak novel - your post convinced me that I should read I am messenger soonest - it's languishing in my bookshelves, unread! :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34303813799025566052017-07-05T07:41:44.198-06:002017-07-05T07:41:44.198-06:00Thanks, Michele, I was excited to have my turn for...Thanks, Michele, I was excited to have my turn for Life, should have ordered it sooner! Enjoy Big, Little Hippo, a sweet story.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90677406951670940032017-07-05T07:40:31.807-06:002017-07-05T07:40:31.807-06:00If I decide to read The Book Thief again, maybe au...If I decide to read The Book Thief again, maybe audio is a way to go, Molly. Hope you enjoy some of these books!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33579228248035887002017-07-05T07:39:35.870-06:002017-07-05T07:39:35.870-06:00I imagine that you and Trent will have lots of lau...I imagine that you and Trent will have lots of laughs with Don't Blink, Kellee. Enjoy!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36137212297745940822017-07-05T07:31:16.453-06:002017-07-05T07:31:16.453-06:00Yes! Life is for everyone! That one took my brea...Yes! Life is for everyone! That one took my breath away!<br />I liked Don't Blink, but I liked the illustrations more than the story. The illustrations in Big, Little Hippo look timeless!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74403858214004848962017-07-05T05:35:19.911-06:002017-07-05T05:35:19.911-06:00The Book Thief is one of my favorite books of all ...The Book Thief is one of my favorite books of all time and I also really enjoyed I Am The Messenger. (By the way, both have fabulous audio book versions.) I've been considering reading Hillbilly Elegy but think I need to wait until I've rejuvenated a bit--it sounds pretty intense. Thanks for sharing this interesting list of books!Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15011376490464592362017-07-04T23:58:43.751-06:002017-07-04T23:58:43.751-06:00Life is such an awesome picture book! I'm glad...Life is such an awesome picture book! I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. Don't Blink looks like one I need to get to read with Trent :) <br /><br />Happy reading this week!Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24307195773056830292017-07-04T15:01:10.875-06:002017-07-04T15:01:10.875-06:00You're right about both, Katie. Thanks!You're right about both, Katie. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20837801301694298142017-07-03T14:42:25.165-06:002017-07-03T14:42:25.165-06:00Don't Blink! sounds so fun, and Life looks jus...Don't Blink! sounds so fun, and Life looks just plain lovely.Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80789299004920963282017-07-03T13:08:32.357-06:002017-07-03T13:08:32.357-06:00Yes, I know what you mean about that ending, but I...Yes, I know what you mean about that ending, but I loved the book and his writing very much. Enjoy Life. Hoping you'll get it soon! Thanks, Cheriee!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55802960532963229932017-07-03T13:07:42.090-06:002017-07-03T13:07:42.090-06:00Thank you, Iza. I will look to see what you think ...Thank you, Iza. I will look to see what you think if you read it! I enjoyed it thoroughly, but it wasn't an easy read! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27211109559239600932017-07-03T13:06:57.011-06:002017-07-03T13:06:57.011-06:00I haven't read The Book Thief in so long that ...I haven't read The Book Thief in so long that maybe it's time to try again. I know that some of my students loved it. I've been to the Oregon coast twice. It is lovely there. We're headed to Florida this time, hot but we love the ocean there too. Enjoy Life when you can. It's wonderful.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35227666317924572362017-07-03T10:32:13.581-06:002017-07-03T10:32:13.581-06:00I was gobsmacked by the ending to I Am the Messeng...I was gobsmacked by the ending to I Am the Messenger, although with the title, I don't understand why. <br />I am especially looking forward to my library getting Life. I've been reading lots of lovely things about it and Cynthia Rylant is a local talent!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69591776111792843952017-07-03T10:27:55.989-06:002017-07-03T10:27:55.989-06:00Nice selection! I saw an author interview on PBS N...Nice selection! I saw an author interview on PBS Newshour and have been meaning to get a copy of Hillbilly Elegy. Glad you recommended it! Thanks.izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636521729428353612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20754120316119403682017-07-03T10:03:18.573-06:002017-07-03T10:03:18.573-06:00I just put a hold on Life. I'm so eager to see...I just put a hold on Life. I'm so eager to see that one--what a combo with Rylant writing and Wenzel illustrating! I really liked I Am the Messenger when I listened to it on audio a few years ago. I haven't had much luck with other Zusak books (have tried to read Book Thief what feels like countless times and always get bogged down and abandon), but Messenger really worked for me. I also have a pile of library books that are due back and must be finished--I need to shut off this computer and sit down with my books! Enjoy your beach trip! We are in Oregon at the coast this week and loving every moment. Saw whales yesterday!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809794061391439078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38690188533815455832017-07-03T08:23:14.746-06:002017-07-03T08:23:14.746-06:00I Am The Messenger is worth it, but remember it is...I Am The Messenger is worth it, but remember it is for older teens & adults. It has a taste of The Book Thief only because of the magic in it. I hope you like it, Alex. Yes, Independence Cake is just right for tomorrow. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81964421977415067132017-07-03T08:20:53.706-06:002017-07-03T08:20:53.706-06:00Thanks for the wish, Jana, yes, ready for reading ...Thanks for the wish, Jana, yes, ready for reading by the sea! Hillbilly Elegy was illuminating to me. I'm glad I read it. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81507266320636279142017-07-03T08:19:44.589-06:002017-07-03T08:19:44.589-06:00It is a beautiful book, Katie. Enjoy the other pic...It is a beautiful book, Katie. Enjoy the other picture books, too, all fun!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66969393677885525992017-07-03T08:12:36.726-06:002017-07-03T08:12:36.726-06:00Thanks for your thoughts on I am the Messenger. I&...Thanks for your thoughts on I am the Messenger. I've been tempted to read it but was afraid it would be so disappointing after The Book Thief, but now it sounds pretty interesting. I did enjoy Independence Cake and yes, it is perfect for this week, so I wish you a Happy Independence Day.Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74269386169114409872017-07-03T07:38:06.626-06:002017-07-03T07:38:06.626-06:00Hope you have a wonderful vacation! Looks like you...Hope you have a wonderful vacation! Looks like you're set for reading material! I've been curious about Hillbilly Elegy, as I got a notice that it was on sale for Kindle readers. Looks interesting! Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1069411493454023642017-07-03T07:27:12.846-06:002017-07-03T07:27:12.846-06:00I haven't seen any of these picture books yet!...I haven't seen any of these picture books yet! I am hoping to borrow Life from the library soon - I just love the cover.Katie Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580221549732983068noreply@blogger.com