15 Totally Awesome Reads! Grab some books!

15 Totally Awesome Reads! Grab some books!

 1. Ordinary People, by Judith Guest  ***Oh wow! Yes, an oldie, Hello, Amy but eye opening and tremendously insightful! Read this book now even if you read it 20 years ago b/c NOW YOU ARE A PARENT OF A TEEN. Love the narrative, love the author’s insight into the...

Holiday Gift Book Ideas for Your Teen

[This past semester, my sophomore students completed an Independent Reading Project. Here is a partial list of books they recommend for other teens (some excellent reads for adults too!): 1. The Uglies series 2. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones 3.Legend 4....

Beware the Ides of Electronic Reading

[Did you know that approximately 59 million people actively use tablets in the United States? Are you aware that Apple sold 14.4 million iPads in 2013? Like my household, I’m sure either through your school support or personal interest, you and your family...

Three Great Reads

[People often ask me, “What does a high school English teacher read for fun?” After wrapping up Jane Eyre with my sophomores and The Great Gatsby with my juniors, I found a way to squeeze in these three engaging books: 1) Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter 2)...