It's Monday! What are you reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. Jen & Kellee from
Teach Mentor Texts have adapted this to focus on Picture Books to Young Adult Books.
Each week I'll recap what I've read/reviewed the week before
and then look ahead to what I am planning on reading/reviewing in the upcoming week.
Last week's book adventures:
Just as I thought I was getting back into a steady reading groove, I had one of those weeks where I wasn't home most evenings. This led to a pretty nominal reading week (1 YA, 1 early chapter book, 1 early reader, and 5 picture books). I find I get cranky when I don't have time to read. It probably has more to do with not having time to recharge, but reading is one of the ways I recharge. I did have a great week in terms of books and author encounters. I am working on some posts about the fabulous Katherine Applegate's visit to my school, the Breathless Reads Tour that stopped by Once Upon a Time, and also the wonderful SCIBA Dinner.
The Amazing Adventures of Supercat! by Kate McMuller; Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre
The Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
I am saving one of the books for Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday so I won't mention it yet.
Upcoming book adventures:
Timeless by Gail Carriger - If I read nothing else this week, I am going to read this book. It is on my must read list and it comes out on Thursday. I am addicted to Carriger's Steampunk Paranormal Series. I admit that it is complete cotton candy reading fun, but sometimes that is the best kind of book. Timeless is the final book in the series and I just can't wait to read it.
So, what are you reading this week?
Please share! And remember to check in at Sheila's or Jen & Kellee's blog to see what they and others are reading!
I think cotton candy reading fun is sometimes the best kind of reading - or what I need at that time. The more crazy my life is, the more I need it. :)
ReplyDeletehi miss alyson! i just came by so i could see if you got any mg reviews. i love that steampunky stuff and for sure paranormal is way cool. i got here from my friend miss shannon odonnells blog. right now im reading a book called sheep by valerie hobbs. it about a border collie searching for a home. its the dog telling his story. cool!
ReplyDelete...smiles from lenny
I've never heard of cotton candy reading! I Love it. I have heard of brain candy...maybe that's the same? I don't think it matters what you are reading as long as you are reading and enjoying it. :)
ReplyDeleteI have only read Incarceron when it comes to steampunk and I'm not even sure if that is technically considered to be steampunk. I've had the Boneshaker on my TBR for a really long time...I need to break into the genre!
Jen - Clockwork Prince is also Steampunk. I am not great at explaining Steampunk but it is fun. And when I say "cotton candy" reading I am referring to books that are just pure fluff. The absolute fun stuff or guilty pleasure reading.
DeleteLove the term cotton candy reading :) It is just what you need sometimes!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading this week!