Old School Kidlit Reading Challenge 2018
I have decided to host Old School Kidlit again this year, with some modifications. Click here for instructions for signing up and guidelines for participating.
What My Kids Are Reading
What I Finished Reading
- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
I really enjoyed this, and I'm hoping to eventually see both the new film adaptation and the one from 1974. I also want to read some more Agatha Christie. The only other book of hers that I've read is And Then There Were None. - Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber
This story has a lot in common with the plot of You've Got Mail, but that was fine with me. I think it was better than Macomber's Christmas title from last year, The Twelve Days of Christmas. - Dangerous Curves Ahead by Sugar Jamison
This book was really too long and had way too much descriptive sex in it for my taste. Even though it was well-written and the characters were sympathetic, I found it difficult to get through the last 100 pages. I'll probably skip the sequels. - Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay
Another great addition to the series. My review is on Goodreads. - All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
I loved this book so much. I will review it here on the blog soon.
- All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
This book felt much more substantial than a lot of the other graphic novels I have read, and it actually took me two nights to read. The Renaissance Faire setting was well-developed and I liked the parallels between training to be a squire and navigating middle school. Review to come on Goodreads. - A True Home by Kallie George
Kallie George writes so well for the beginning chapter book audience. This was an adorable animal story set in a woodland hotel, starring an orphaned homeless mouse in need of a true home. I didn't like Graegin's black and white drawings as much as her color illustrations, but they match the sweet tone of the story nicely. I will happily read the rest of the series. - Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
This was beautifully written and completely engrossing. Possibly my favorite book of the year. Review coming soon.
What I'm Currently Reading
- I'll Have What She's Having : How Nora Ephron's Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy by Erin Carlson
I'm one chapter into this book, and so far I really like the writing style. It's a perfect mix of academic and conversational, with lots of information about Nora Ephron herself, as well as the actors featured in her films. I'm excited to get further into it this week. - Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand
I was craving a Christmas-themed family story and decided to give this author a try. The writing in this book is better than in most of the romance novels I've been reading, and I like the alternating points of view. - Prairie School by Lois Lenski
I'm starting my reading for the final month of my Old School Kidlit Reading Challenge, for which the focus is winter stories, with this Lois Lenski book. I love stories set in schoolhouses, and after one chapter, I can already tell this is going to be a quick and enjoyable read.
I'll be linking up today with Unleashing Readers/Teach Mentor Texts and Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
I also enjoyed Beyond the Bright Sea. I look forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see that you're doing that 'old school' challenge. Some are very good; some are surprising, yet they were loved in the past, right? I still need to read Beyond The Bright Sea. So many have praised it.
ReplyDeleteAll copies of All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson in our library are out - boohoo. I will find it soonest! :)
ReplyDeleteI was OBSESSED with Agatha Christie as a teen, mostly her Poirot novels, though a bit of Miss Marple too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI used to really enjoy Agatha Christie previously - I will have to go back to reading her again.
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