And the winner is. . . .The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University by Kevin Roose, suggested by Jenn. I’m kind of on a non-fiction kick this year, so I’m excited about this title. Other worthy suggestions: The Magicians by Lev Grossman (NGS) The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein (Lexiloo) Summer Crossing by Truman Capote (Anne) Little…
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29 Weeks
Like Bart, this is my last week in the twenties.
MLA Misc
When I did that Jeopardy game with my classes a few weeks ago, they all pronounced “Misc” as “Misk.” Now I can’t look at that word without thinking “Misk for 300.” Anyway, I’m in Hyannis (a town down on Cape Cod – my first time on the Cape) for the MLA conference. Right off the bat, I must say this…
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When the Whistle Blows by Fran Cannon Slayton
9 of 10: When the Whistle Blows is beautifully written; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll close the book happy. One of the better written books I’ve read this year. Since I picked this book up at TLA over a year ago, I’ve had the impression that it would be a little like Rocket Boys (renamed October Sky), which is one…
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Tell Me What to Read: Round 11
Once again, the end of the month draws nigh. And tomorrow is when the MLA conference begins, so I’ll be enjoying it on the Cape, so of course, I have no complaints about the end of the month. As predicted, I was not nearly so awesome in April. Frankly, it wasn’t my best month of reading, except for that week…
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