The Reading List

I know, I know.  I probably read to much.  Give me a break, it's summer and I'm a teacher which means no work for me!

Here's what's next on the list...

The Reading List

If you've wondered why I've been absent from the blog, it's because I've been engrossed in a new book.  These lazy summer days spent at home just call for sweet tea & back porch reading...

So what have I been reading lately?

My parents gave me this book as a part of my graduation gift.  It's chock full of great advice, especially for my generation who is just now embarking on their careers.  I've underlined so much of this book and plan on doing a post some time about my favorite quotes from the book.  

Ok, is IS summertime which means I have full liberty to indulge in any type of literature, including superficial and completely useless novels.  I used to read all the Sweet Valley High books when I was in middle school, even have the t.v show on dvd (ha).  Sweet Valley Confidential is supposed to be the "Where are they now" book to catch up the series.  Not gonna lie, it's been difficult for me to get in to.  I'll let you know how it ends up.

I had never read any of Elin Hilderbrand's books, but a dear family friend loves them and so I picked one up the other day when I was in target.  Now I know why every one loves them so much, they're the perfect summer read!  I finished this book in a couple days, and it's the type of book that you don't want to put down.  Love those kind.  Can't wait to pick up another...umm probably tomorrow :)

What are you reading this summer?

The Reading List

I've always prided myself in the fact that I'm an avid reader.  I feel like it makes me more culturally relevant or something.... In reality though, it probably doesn't, but I can dream right?

Here's the latest reading list...

I've probably had this on a list before, because truth is I've been trying to read it for the past month.  I'm intrigued by Middle Eastern culture, and I love reading books written by authors who grew up in Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan etc.  I'm reading this book for my multicultural class, and so far it's really good.  

I read a review of this book in a magazine recently and thought it sounded like a quick easy, pick me up, read.  It's about a group of 4 girlfriends who met in college.  The girls are all extremely different, and the book chronicles their lives through and after college in an age where we can all be "anything we want" and have troubles making decisions with so many opportunities.  Sounds perfect.

Of course I had to include the newest Karen Kingsbury book.  It came out today, and like a true fan I went out to the bookstore and bought one.  Can't wait to read it!

Reading List

I've slightly slowed down on my reading in order to dive into my Biology book so I can stay ahead of my students.  Here is what I'm currently reading, though, for two of my masters classes.

I'm beginning to create a classroom library, and am also previewing books that I might do a unit on next year for one of my sections.  Since I teach science, I'm looking into a large range of science books my students might find interesting.  This one has just enough real-life drama, blood, and guts to keep them entertained.

I'm reading this for my Multicultural class.  I don't know what it is, but I'm intrigued by Middle Eastern culture.  

Reading List Revisited

It's no lie that I read a LOT.  I would much rather read a book than watch t.v.  Since I read so much, I go through at least one book a week.  So here's my new list!

UPDATE:
Water For Elephants- This is an amazing story to read.  Such a good way to just escape the evening and curl up with a good book.  I loved it!

The Saber-Tooth Curriculum-  You probably shouldn't read this if you're not in the field of Education.  But if you are, then it's a must read.  It's incredibly sarcastic and witty, and ironically still applicable today, 50 years after it was first written.

I just started reading this, and I already LOVE it.  It's so unbelievably inspirational, seriously I want to jump on the next plane and go build schools in Pakistan with Greg now!  It makes me think of the Middle Eastern culture in a complete new light, and about what our part as Americans should be.  

This is the sequel to "Three Cups of Tea" and so I figured I might as well put in on my list, since I love the first so much already.

Ok, I love Pioneer Woman ya'll.  Seriously... If I knew where she lived I would probably stalk her local grocery store just so I could "casually" run into her.  If you've never been to her website before, go there right now!  She has the most amazing recipes on there, and every single one of them is super easy to make.  I cook her stuff all. the. time.  

So she married a cowboy, and a while ago she posted her "love story" on her website in segments.  I read most of it, but I hate reading stuff on the computer.  Well, problem solved!  Her love story is going to be in novel form in February!  You can bet I'm pre-ordering.  I'm going to go ahead and say that you should too, you won't be sorry!

Reading List

It's no lie that I love to read.  I'm literally always reading something, and I'm a fast reader so I fly through books.  All of my girlfriends are avid readers as well, and we are always recommending books to each other.  Here's my new reading list:

This is a required reading for one of my M.A.T classes.  It's actually a compilation of lectures about the educational system.  It's pretty good, but I haven't gotten very far yet.

Elizabeth Gilbert has a way of putting into words feelings that I've had yet didn't know how to explain.  It you liked Eat, Pray, Love (The book, not the movie) then you will love this book.  It's the sequel to Eat, Pray, Love and amazingly wonderful.  It's written in a research format, so at first I wasn't quite sure how much I would like it.  Yet once again, her eloquence with words soaks you in, and keeps you there until your page is full of marks and scribbles of things you want to remember.  Also, it made sense out of marriage to me, in a way that nothing else has.  A must read.

I like to read books that my students are reading so I can stay relevant to them.  A lot of them like this series.  It's about fallen angels, and very similar to Twilight.  It's an easy read, and a great story.

This was recommended to me by my friend Christi.  Christi is a true lover of any and every type of book and when she said that she literally could not put this book down, I knew I should probably read it too.  They are also creating a movie on it with Reese Witherspoon and the guy from "The Notebook".  Since I always like to read the book before I see the movie, I need to read this one!  I haven't started it yet, since I'm in the process of studying for several exams, but once I finish those next weekend I will begin!