What Are You Reading?

“It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It is a chance for book lovers to share their reading accomplishments as well as what is on the proverbial nightstand. She even does a giveaway. Subsequently Jen and Kellee at Teach Mentor Textsadded an opportunity for those reading kidlit to join the fun. Since I read both I will post to both. Check them out, join the conversations, and discover more great books.

Books marked with an  '*' I would put in my classroom library.
Books marked with a ^'#' would be in an middle or high school library.
Books marked with ‘@’ would be good Christian Ed resources.

#  Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
A fantasy novel that is not predictable, a sure sign of a winner.

@  Parenting In The Pew by Robbie Castleman
This was a re-read for me. Now that my daughter is older I needed some reminders. The title is what this book is all about. The biggest thing for me to ponder after this reading is how and when she will start participating in ‘the table’.

 How To Love by Katie Catugno
This novel follows two timelines, present and past, of a girl and boy before their unplanned daughter is born.

 Mexican White Boy by Matt de la Pena
An interesting novel, but not something that my students would relate to as I am in a totally different context.

 Hey World, Here I Am! By Jean Little
Poems written primarily about a girl and her friend.

@  Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey
I don’t know this author, but her husband and I received the same masters degree from Regent College, small world. This book is a readable resource for someone that needs to see how woman are important to the Church.

 The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez by Alan Lawrence Sitomer
An interesting novel, but not something that my students would relate to as I am in a totally different context.