Reading Reflections

My thoughts on reading books and writing this blog.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

December 26, 2016 ♦
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?-December 26, 2016 Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. Books Completed Last Week Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (Review) Smile by Raina Telgmeier (Review) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling Books Needing Reviews Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix…
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2016 Wrap-Up

2016 Wrap-Up

December 25, 2016 ♦
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Looking back It has been a great year for me for reading. I used to be an avid reader and then I found less and less time (and motivation) when I became a mother and a teacher-in the same year! Now, three years later, I am finally back to my…
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Quote of the Week: Brown Girl Dreaming

Quote of the Week: Brown Girl Dreaming

December 23, 2016 ♦
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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson But on paper, things can live forever, on paper, a butterfly never dies. There were so many lines from this book that I could quote, it was really difficult to pick a favorite. However, this one just stuck with me the most because it…
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Read Harder Challenge 2017

Read Harder Challenge 2017

December 22, 2016 ♦
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Book Riot released their third annual Read Harder Challenge. Here is the list! Check back to see the books I’ve read and if I meet my goal and let me know if you are also participating. Here goes! Read a book about sports. Read a debut novel. Read a book…
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Words To Live By

Words To Live By

December 22, 2016 ♦
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One of my favorite Fiction Notice and Note Signposts is the Words of the Wiser. If you haven’t read Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst (both fiction and nonfiction), then you are missing out. Words of the Wiser: When you’re reading and a character (probably older and…
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I Dare You Book Tag

I Dare You Book Tag

December 22, 2016 ♦
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Here are the rules: You must be honest You must answer all questions You have to tag at least four people Which book has been on your shelves the longest? I don’t actually buy a lot of books, so I am going to say that my shelves are my to…
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Harry Potter Book Hype Is Back

Harry Potter Book Hype Is Back

July 23, 2016 ♦
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, JK Rowlings eighth book in the Harry Potter series, is to be released July 31, and the world is losing its mind! Growing up with Harry Potter, I was used to the insanity a new book brought to fans. The midnight release parties. The…
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Pre-ordered Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Pre-ordered Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

July 23, 2016 ♦
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One and Two (Special Rehearsal Edition): The Official Script Book of the Original West End Production. Release Date: July 31, 2016 I have not been this excited about a new book in a long time! This pre-order has transported me back in…
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10 Facts That Make Me A Book Dragon

10 Facts That Make Me A Book Dragon

July 19, 2016 ♦
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I know, I know…Book Dragon is a little silly, but it is the best way to describe myself as a reader. I was born in the Year of the Dragon. I’m obsessive. I devour. I hoard. I recently read another blog post by a fellow bookstagrammer (Hira Amjad’s Blog (readers.nook) that…
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