I cannot believe I forgot about this when I posted yesterday! I have actually read 4 books in the last few days! I read the ones I posted yesterday and I also read Water for Elephants I absolutely adored this book, I couldn't put it down. In fact, it started getting on David's nerves a little - guess I wasn't paying enough attention to the little princess haha.
The Help is taking a little more time for me to read because I am trying to get my desk cleaned out since my last day of work is Thursday :( I have also been working on backing-up and cleaning off my laptop in preparation for my wonderful friend Whitney since she will be purchasing my lovely MacBook Pro in a few weeks. And lastly, I have been preparing for my move this weekend! Life is a little hectic right now, but I hope it slows down here soon so I can relax and really get on reading this book!
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Recent Reads
Thanks to work being slow slower than usual, I have had some extra time on my hands to start reading. I love reading but I just haven't had the time to do a lot of it the last year or so. With that being said, I pretty much read 3 books in 3 days and am now onto my 4th! Here are the 3 I read last week:
1) Eat, Pray, Love -- I didn't actually read this entire book in a day. I started this book last fall, but with all of the school work I was having to do with student teaching, I just never got around to finishing it until now. I thought it was pretty a pretty good book overall. Not a favorite, but had some good parts throughout-- a little to drawn out for me at times though.
2) The Art of Racing in the Rain -- LOVED this book. It is the first book I purchased through iBooks and read on my phone (which made my desire for an iPad even greater!) I literally read this book in a single afternoon. There were parts I did not care much for, but as a whole I really enjoyed it. Made me love my Maddog even more :)
3)Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea -- This is the 2nd Chelsea Handler book I have read and I can honestly say I have enjoyed them both. They are books that you can easily read on the side while reading a more in-depth book. Filled with short stories and adventures of her life, I found myself getting quite a few good laughs in while reading it.
Now for the book I am starting today:
The Help -- I have heard numerous people talk about this book and how much they enjoyed it so I figured it was a good choice for my next read - especially since they are going to be coming out with a movie in August! I am really looking forward to this read and hope it is as good as everyone says it is. I am 1 ch in with 33 to go :)
Anyone have any other good book suggestions? Send them my way, I am up for trying anything!
1) Eat, Pray, Love -- I didn't actually read this entire book in a day. I started this book last fall, but with all of the school work I was having to do with student teaching, I just never got around to finishing it until now. I thought it was pretty a pretty good book overall. Not a favorite, but had some good parts throughout-- a little to drawn out for me at times though.
2) The Art of Racing in the Rain -- LOVED this book. It is the first book I purchased through iBooks and read on my phone (which made my desire for an iPad even greater!) I literally read this book in a single afternoon. There were parts I did not care much for, but as a whole I really enjoyed it. Made me love my Maddog even more :)
3)Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea -- This is the 2nd Chelsea Handler book I have read and I can honestly say I have enjoyed them both. They are books that you can easily read on the side while reading a more in-depth book. Filled with short stories and adventures of her life, I found myself getting quite a few good laughs in while reading it.
Now for the book I am starting today:
The Help -- I have heard numerous people talk about this book and how much they enjoyed it so I figured it was a good choice for my next read - especially since they are going to be coming out with a movie in August! I am really looking forward to this read and hope it is as good as everyone says it is. I am 1 ch in with 33 to go :)
Anyone have any other good book suggestions? Send them my way, I am up for trying anything!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
"Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire"
While I don't have much spare time these days to sit down and tackle a new book, I came across this book at the book fair at the school I'm student teaching at. It looked interesting to me and was pretty inexpensive so I decided to buy it. I have only gotten a few chapters read so far but I am really enjoying it. It is a great way to look at and re-evaluate teaching strategies, mainly dealing classroom management. Thought I would post it on here for any fellow future teachers in case interested :) Hope you all have had a wonderful weekend!
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