It's Monday, What are you Reading - Aug 27

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It's official... this morning marks the last free morning of my summer. So what does my brain do? Wake up at 5 AM, of course.

No worries, it's just time to get back into my teaching mindset, right? I have a bunch of errands to run today with the boys, and now I have time to get my post up before I get started.

After you read my post, be sure to head to Teach Mentor Texts to check out the other wonderful bloggers who participate in this weekly event.


Newbery - I managed to squeak in another Newbery read. This one was odd, but fun. A bit light on plot, but I enjoyed some of the strange inventions. 

Nonfiction - I continue my quest to read more about space and space exploration. I loved 11 Planets (and included it in a three book NF review on Friday). Cars on Mars will be part of this week's nonfiction review post.

Urban Fantasy - I adored The Raven Boys! It had some amazing plot twists that were unexpected and yet felt just right. Wonderful book. You MUST add this to your list!!

Post - Apocalyptic - Divergent was wonderful. I think there may be a Dauntless Halloween costume in my future.

I wish all of my fellow librarians and teachers who are heading back all the best this week. I'll be in trainings and room set up this week, getting ready to welcome my darlings back after Labor Day.

Read Well and Prosper.


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