We had a day off school today because of political unrest, transportation strikes, burning tires in the streets, and such. I got to do some reading and writing, which was welcome. Here's the latest reading update:
Book #5 of 2015 was Cress, by Marissa Meyer. This is the third book in the Lunar Chronicles, science fiction (way more fiction than science) with a fairytale twist. I enjoyed it very much and am eagerly anticipating the fourth book coming out in November. I have quite a few students who have been enjoying these books, too.
Books #6 and 7 were Boxers and Saints, graphic novels by Gene Yang about the Boxer Rebellion. A quick read and it was so interesting to see the two sides of the situation, as we followed the stories of young people in the Boxer camp and the Christian camp.
Book #8 was Absolute Truths, by Susan Howatch. This is my favorite book in a favorite series. I have read all of them at least four or five times.
Book #9 was a Kindle Single, more of an essay than a full-length book, I Murdered My Library, by Linda Grant. This true tale of moving into a smaller place, and having to get rid of many many books out of a library acquired over a lifetime, resonated painfully with me. And if you could see my bookshelves, you'd know why.
Book #10 was another short one, Stories, by Rich Bowen, my brother. I really enjoyed this collection of a few of my brother's stories, and recommend you check it out, too.
Book #11 was Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging, by Marilyn Gardner. These essays, by a TCK who grew up in Pakistan, touch on loss, culture clashes, identity. I cried my way through this book.
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