Sorry I've been Away for So Long
This school year has definitely been different. Shortly after school started for teachers, Tropical Storm Debbie came through Florida and we were flooded in for several days. I was so glad to get back to school just to feel normal. I soon learned that there is nothing normal about this year. We were hit by back to back Hurricanes, Helene and then Milton. Between playing catch up at school and getting things cleared up at home it has been hectic. I have talked books with students and my TBR list has grown by leaps and bounds. My students set my school reading goal at 95 books. I am 42 books in so far. I have had weekends where I have not been able to read a single book. My students on the other hand are talking to me about books they have read. I seem to have a large number of students reading Stephen King. I have one young lady who reads books her mom and sister have recommended to her. She popped in last week to share a list of books she got to purchase for her birthday.
Here is a list of some of my favorites since school started
in September:
A Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
Thirty Seconds at a Time by Tracy Bilen
The One and Only Ruby and The One and Only Family by Katherine
Applegate
In a Deep Dark Magic Wood by Scott Peters
The Tears of the Empress by Alfred M. Struthers
Tethered by Shawn Inmon
Today I talked with a student about the book Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key. She said it was so interesting that she wanted to crawl into the book. I will be writing my review of that book this weekend. I actually read it while we were going through hurricane Milton. Very appropriate since the main character is doing the very same thing.
My goal is to do nothing much but read during our Christmas Break. I will be able to return to School much more relaxed.
