Here's an interesting conundrum.I'm a voracious reader. Truly voracious. I gobble books up and just can't stop until there's nothing left. I also love to talk about what I'm reading, or have recently read, but I hate book clubs and I won't join one.But wait, it actually makes sense. You see, I … [Read more...]
The Kobo Family is Expanding
It's no secret that I've been a Kobo fanatic since I got my first e-reader three years ago. I haven't given up on my paper books (for me the ultimate retail therapy experience is a new book, a new lipstick and a new pair of shoes), but I swear having a Kobo during my crowded Toronto subway commute … [Read more...]
The Reader
I thought I would get a lot of summer reading done this summer. Ha! Then life happened and I was lucky to have crammed in one book over my holidays. One day while downtown, I picked up a copy of Margaret Atwood's "Alias Grace" and set about reading it on my break.I devoured it. Margaret Atwood is a … [Read more...]
A Game of Time
A few weeks ago at school I taught a mini-lesson to my students about being a voracious reader. It's important, of course, that kids learn not only how to read, but also that they learn to love reading. We want kids to not want to put their books down when reading time is over, to hear them say, … [Read more...]
Literate
Suddenly - it seems like out of nowhere, this is happening: There's a lot going on with my girl lately. Two wheeling on her bike...now reading. Just waiting for her teeth to start wiggling. Ugh...The bike riding was really exciting. The reading is a relief. I have three readers. Cam is … [Read more...]
No Comprende, Eh?
Can we talk about The Hunger Games for a few minutes, please?Raise your hand if you've read the series. In English, I mean.*counts* Eight... twelve... fourteen... That's what I thought - nearly everyone on the planet. Cool.Now, when I started reading this series, I forced myself to stay … [Read more...]
The Joy of Reading Together: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
One of the experiences I treasured most about having young kids was reading together at bedtime. Sparkling tots fresh out of the tub, nestled together under blankets to listen to countless stories of superheroes, fairies, princesses and many more. In those days, often read the same books … [Read more...]
Books for Boys (and a trip down memory lane)
It started with a tweet.Last night I tweeted Judy Blume asking a question I had wondered about for years. I could have just re-read the book to find out, but instead I got a reply from the author herself! I asked if she had updated Are You There God, It's Me Margaret to make it more relevant … [Read more...]
Three Books
I love to read, but with three kids shrieking at my ankles, I don't make the time for it I once did. I do miss diving into a rich, deep novel and getting lost in the tales the characters weave for me, and now that I am done my real estate course and intend to kick back and catch up on all the … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – the Literary Edition
I've been on a bit of a reading tear lately. In the last few months I've devoured some novels that I've absolutely loved (including Room, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Hunger Games trilogy, Little Bee and Cane River if you're looking for suggestions...). But after finishing the latest tome, I felt … [Read more...]