June 26th

#bookaday June 26th: Coraline (graphic novel). I'm not sure why I have not read this book yet because I would have read it in ms.

This book is freaky, freaky! I would have totally picked something like this in middle school. The fake parents with button eyes are enough for nightmares that is for sure. This might lead to the reading of the chapter book as well. I can only imagine the imagining from the words is even more creepy.

Still working on Clash of Kings (book 2 of Game of Thrones) and the 6th installment of the Stookie Stackhouse series.

Needless to say. I am reading. Reading everyday, many pages at a time. Making room for reading is so important. Reading faster even after 30 some days of summer.

June 25th

#bookaday  June 25th:  Finished up the Amulet series today.  So glad that I read these books finally.  Can see why my students like them.

June 21-24th

So from Saturday to today (Tuesday) I was able to get a little reading done. I am working on the Amulet series which is super popular with my students and it was about time that I read it. I am working through the John Green books this summer as well. 

Over Sunday and Monday I also was still listening to Game of Thrones book 2. Over half way done with that. 

June 19 & 20

#bookaday June 19 & 20: Little Red Lies & My Beautiful Broken Shell

Little Red Lies is a historical fiction with more realistic situations in it than history. 

My Beautiful Broken Shell a little inspirational book that makes you remember that even when something is broken in your life you still have value. 

June 18

@vogtteacherlib: #bookaday June 18: Slaughterhouse 5. Hmmm.

So this is one that some high schools require for reading. I've never read it before this summer. I took it as a recommendation from a Vlogbrothers posting a couple of weeks ago.

You take it for what it is. Intriguing. Strange. Meaning hard to grasp. I need a couple stays to think about this one. 

June 15-17

#Bookaday June 15, 16 & 17. Book Love, There's a Monster and Pokey Little Puppy. All done poolside. Summer reading is so relaxing. 

June 14

June 14th:  #bookaday  Issac's Storm by Erik Larson

This is my first non-fiction book for the summer.  After reading Reading in the Wild I realized that I wished that my students would read more non-fiction books.  How do I get them to do that?  Well it can't hurt me reading a few non-fiction books from time to time.

While in Houston, last March I bought this book based on a suggestion from my father-in-law.  Since I am back in Houston I thought it would be a perfect time to read a book about the 1900 Galveston Hurricane.  The science of weather has always been interesting to me since I spent nine years teaching Earth Science.  This book had so many tragic human stories and so many intriguing science stories.

Very glad to add this to my list for #bookaday.

June 13th

#bookaday June 13th: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story (Graphic Novel) Just as haunting as the original and the movie.

My graphic novel frenzy continues. There is something about a graphic novel that I just love. The details in both the graphics and the words. What is interesting is that I have to stop myself and look at the pictures because I am such a "word" person.

June 12th

#bookaday June 12th: The Sookie Stackhouse continues with "Dead As a Doornail" by Charlaine Harris Better than the show!

This is number 5 of the series. I am loving the details about the characters. It continues to not disappoint as far as vampires, werewolves and other "sups (supernatural beings)."

I know, I know. The goals was to read the Game of Throne series this summer…there is still time.

June 11th

@vogtteacherlib: #bookaday June 11  Reading in the Wild. Couldn't put it down. http://t.co/f8F6SGfzmO

June 8-9

#bookaday  June 8:  using the books from yesterday for today.  June 9: Game of Thrones Day 1 listened to Game of Thrones Book 2 from 7a-6pm (not even half way)

June 10th

Okay so we listened to Game of Thrones Book 2 today from 11am-6pm (Still not finished).  I did finish Papertowns by John Green--Spencer asked me, "is it better than TFIOS?"  My response, "not better just different."

Traveling with a big bag of books.  Looking forward to the next couple days of pool time and reading time.

June 7th

@vogtteacherlib: #bookaday  6/7 Read the books purchased for our child that is due Oct 18. There was some kicking while I read :) http://t.co/kMLMYg0ZEJ

Only was able to make it through part of the box today. 

It's really important to start reading early. 

June 6th

#bookaday June 6th: Dead to the World I love vampire and werewolf books. #4 in the Sookie Stackhouse mysteries. 

I have always loved books with vampires and werewolves. This is a great "easy" read series that always has some crazy twists and turns. 

June 5th

#bookaday June 5th: Finally finished 1984 today!  Can't wait to discuss with book club June 30th. 

This book is a must read. The themes in it are so very dark. It's amazing to think a man predicting so many things about the future in 1949. 

Towards the end you really get creeped out by what happens to the main character. 

June 4

@vogtteacherlib: #bookaday June 4: Read a couple Super Hero DK Readers and kept trekking through 1984 http://t.co/fbmp1mrI4A

June 3

@vogtteacherlib: #bookaday June 3 The Silence of Murder. On 14-15 Golden Sower. Reminded me of the Point Thriller books I used to read in ms.

June is here

#bookaday The Red Pyramid (6/2) graphic novel. Getting my graphic novel list done for the summer. 

Also today is day one of the middle school library open for check out for students. Looking forward to seeing students eager about reading this summer.  So is Luna.