Books to Read

OK here is the fun part--what to read? Here are some books that have gotten the thumbs up from a number of students (in fact, we can't even keep them on the shelves because they pass from one person to another):
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Impossible by Nancy Werlin

Books by Eoin Colfer

I started Artemis Fowl and so far the jury is out for me. All of the types of characters seem to jump around and it is hard to keep track of who is who. That said, I am forging ahead. Here is Eoin's official website. What are you reading?

Books by Jody Picoult

Those of us in the first lunch group decided that we could read any book by Jodi Picoult. I am reading My Sister's Keeper. It's great so far--very captivating. I try to imagine what it would be like to be born to keep my sister alive. What are you reading? Here is Jodi's official website.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian was a big hit so far from those I had a chance to talk to about it. It is both funny and sad. It seems to be based on his own life, doesn't it? How else could he so clearly describe the situtations and people in this story? Most people told me that they read it in one or two days. I listened to the story on a Playaway (a small listening device) as this recording had rave reviews and won at least one award. It probably changed the story in some important way as I hear the narrator's voice in my head when I think about this book. Also, I found it funnier than those who read the printed book. Maybe we can listen to an excerpt at our next meeting on April 1