Thursday, September 18, 2014

For the Love of the Library



My job title for the next two days is high school substitute librarian.


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As a teacher, daughter of a public librarian, and long-time book-lover, there's no better place to spend the last two days of the work week. I've been pouring over the new book section and gleaning my own bookshelves at home for certain read-agains. This gorgeous fall weather just begs for a steaming mug of blonde roast coffee and a stack of first-rate reading material.

Instead of a recipe for delicious food today, here's my recipe for a fantastic fall reading list.

Former Favs

F in Exams by Richard Benson
 (nonfiction)

A unique and hilarious compilation of wrong answers on written tests.




Paper House by Jean Janzen
 (non-fiction, poetry)

A beautiful, fresh collection of poetry, written almost as a memior, by  an award winning poet.



Together: A Story of Shared Vision by Tom Sullivan and Betty White
  (non-fiction)

A  tale of heartbreak and inspiration based on a true story of a proud young man with a tragic accident led to hope by a seeing eye dog.



Coastliners by Joanne Harris
 (adult fiction)

A mysterious novel about a young woman returning to her home, the tiny, French island village of Les Salants, hoping to mend relationships once gone sour.



Current To-Reads


Style by Lauren Conrad
 (non-fiction)

A gorgeously illustrated guide to fashion, makeup, hair and all things beauty. So fun to look through!



Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
 (young adult fiction)

Based on a true story, this is an adventure-laden tale of a young Japanese boy whose shipwrecked life finds pirates, world travels, and the hope of going back home. Can't wait to sit down with this fast-paced adventure!



If You're Reading This by Trent Reedy
 (young adult fiction)

A sixteen-year-old whose father has died in Afghanistan begins to open letters from his late father and following their advice about football, girls, and life in general. Tissue box, here I come.



Noggin by John Corey Whaley
 (young adult fiction)

A quirky, funny, modern-day Frankenstein tale of a former teenage leukemia patient given a new lease on life, literally. I started a few chapters into this book, and I'm already hooked! Definitely for a more adult audience.



The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
 (young adult fiction)

A seventeen year old escapes from the disease ridden future in hopes of saving her race, but encounters unexpected obstacles and emotions that might destroy her mission. Since I loved the Divergent series, I can't wait to get into this teen science fiction read!






Happy Reading! <3


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