This is Where I Leave You

This weekend I read This is Where I Leave You, by Jonathan Tropper.  While the movie trailer looks funny, and someone told me the book was hysterical, I found most of it heartbreaking.  And I guess that is what made it such a good book.  It was at once heartbreaking and funny, like life sometimes is.  But after reading such a poignant tale, I'm not sure that I'm ready to see the  movie version.  I'm not sure that I'm ready to magnify all the loneliness that exists around us, and I'm definitely looking for suggestions for a lighthearted book as my next read.

Happy reading,
Christine

Banned Books Week 2014

The last week of September is celebrated as Banned Books Week.  Click here for info on how you can celebrate literary freedom, and learn the effects of censorship on schools, libraries and communities.

Happy FREE reading,

Christine

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is the ALA Library Card Sign-Up Month.  This year's spokesman is legendary comic book and super hero creator, Stan Lee.  View his clip on the importance of libraries and reading in his life:

And for even lighter fare, here is Stan Lee on The Big Bang Theory:

Happy reading,
Christine

Anne of Avonlea

Just read chapter 11, "Facts and Fancies," of Anne of Avonlea to my children.  Adorable!  If you don't remember, this chapter contains the letters of Anne's students. It is sure to bring a smile to the face of any teacher or parent.

Happy reading,
Christine

September

It may not feel like September where you are, but it definitely looks like September with all of those apples growing outside of my window:

Here's hoping that your September has started well, and that everyone has made a smooth adjustment back to school.

Happy reading,
Christine

On the Other Side

I love writing articles for magazines, but this month I'm quoted in an article for Scholastic Parent and Child.  It's fun to be on the other side, but honestly, I really can't wait to get back to writing about other people, issues, and ideas.

Happy reading and writing,
Christine