tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post3304174795055477167..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: #IMWAYR October 26, 2015Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-7877500707895735992015-10-28T05:50:48.126-07:002015-10-28T05:50:48.126-07:00I've been hearing so many great things about B...I've been hearing so many great things about Behind the Beautiful Forevers - I should suggest this to my book club - looks like a good book to discuss with friends. I just checked our library database - sadly, we don't have Leo A Ghost Story yet - would have been perfect for Halloween!GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-678385306084588592015-10-27T12:52:51.858-07:002015-10-27T12:52:51.858-07:00I so don't do scary Kay. If I can finish it, j...I so don't do scary Kay. If I can finish it, just about anyone can!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-51223555333900700022015-10-27T12:24:41.191-07:002015-10-27T12:24:41.191-07:00I tend to steer clear of scary books (Stephen King...I tend to steer clear of scary books (Stephen King's books give me nightmares), but I might even enjoy the ones you shared!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-10872407528014380842015-10-26T17:52:13.919-07:002015-10-26T17:52:13.919-07:00Indeed! same to you Jana.Indeed! same to you Jana.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-64905714648054915702015-10-26T17:51:47.107-07:002015-10-26T17:51:47.107-07:00I can see that it might be a favourite. There is s...I can see that it might be a favourite. There is so much to this one book. I'm looking forward to reading it to an older group to see what they might take away from it. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-24698709823652844932015-10-26T17:50:42.456-07:002015-10-26T17:50:42.456-07:00They are both just stunning reads!They are both just stunning reads!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-42867198018755661542015-10-26T17:50:19.427-07:002015-10-26T17:50:19.427-07:00Beyond the Beautiful Forevers is worth the read, b... Beyond the Beautiful Forevers is worth the read, but it isn't an easy one. I love picture books. I love how so much can be conveyed with the right words and complimentary illustrations. I also love how you can teach bigger ideas with them.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-10246005400751467042015-10-26T17:39:38.950-07:002015-10-26T17:39:38.950-07:00You have some terrific picks for Halloween! Have f...You have some terrific picks for Halloween! Have fun this week! Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-23787297268337935912015-10-26T16:08:24.406-07:002015-10-26T16:08:24.406-07:00Thanks Jane. Happy Halloween reading to you!Thanks Jane. Happy Halloween reading to you!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-89120526501549454102015-10-26T16:08:01.488-07:002015-10-26T16:08:01.488-07:00I agree, it also makes me more mindful about recor...I agree, it also makes me more mindful about recording my reading in Goodreads, otherwise I forget the picture books I've read!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-965466823043110812015-10-26T16:06:58.584-07:002015-10-26T16:06:58.584-07:00I don't think I'm ready for The Bookseller...I don't think I'm ready for The Bookseller of Kabul. I think you will love Diva and Flea!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71452755239603857892015-10-26T16:05:02.230-07:002015-10-26T16:05:02.230-07:00I agree! I think it would have been tolerable if t...I agree! I think it would have been tolerable if there had been some backstory, or if the characters had been more multidimensional.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-63514424479967740162015-10-26T15:21:05.405-07:002015-10-26T15:21:05.405-07:00I am so glad you've enjoyed Last Stop on Marke...I am so glad you've enjoyed Last Stop on Market Street! My son and I read it quite often. It is a favorite in our household. Happy reading this week!Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71924140430187425282015-10-26T09:53:19.693-07:002015-10-26T09:53:19.693-07:00Great books this week! I love Last Stop and I'...Great books this week! I love Last Stop and I'm glad Mo Willems fans have Diva and Flea to enjoy now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-6405137645138877242015-10-26T09:05:15.823-07:002015-10-26T09:05:15.823-07:00Love the look at picture books - I have been spend...Love the look at picture books - I have been spending all my time with middle grade fiction so may need to take some time and sit on the book store floor and read. I am interested in Beyond the Beautiful Forevers but have just finished some tough adult books. This one may need to wait until a long winters night. Thanks for sharing. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344091186001092406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-23813982336613695132015-10-26T09:04:31.101-07:002015-10-26T09:04:31.101-07:00I'm always looking for more Halloween-themed b...I'm always looking for more Halloween-themed books to share with my kiddies! This is a great round-up - lots of different genres, formats, topics and more - sounds like a pretty great week of reading!Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-62307790982266174472015-10-26T08:13:37.023-07:002015-10-26T08:13:37.023-07:00I completely agree with you about Mondays being th...I completely agree with you about Mondays being the best days now! I love reading the roundups and posting really encourages me to actually make sure I get some books read each week. Last Stop on Market Street is such a great book, I'm so glad you caught up with it. I have a hold on Diva and Flea and can't wait to read it! I haven't yet read the Halloween picture books, I need to keep an eye out for them!Hannahlilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322474845421670267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-86029428266485538652015-10-26T08:12:55.558-07:002015-10-26T08:12:55.558-07:00I recently read Beyond The Beautiful Forevers, too...I recently read Beyond The Beautiful Forevers, too. What a story to make one consider our own perspectives. The Bookseller of Kabul is equally tough to read. I loved Market Street too, & still need to read Diva and Flea. You've made it sound like a must read! Thanks for all!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-28700910964502055452015-10-26T07:27:33.543-07:002015-10-26T07:27:33.543-07:00Ugh, I am so over mean girl narratives. It's u...Ugh, I am so over mean girl narratives. It's unfortunate that The Swap relies on that trope.Akilahhttp://theenglishist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-36718518344772637342015-10-26T07:20:10.417-07:002015-10-26T07:20:10.417-07:00Oh how I love Billy Miller! Your students will fal...Oh how I love Billy Miller! Your students will fall in love with Diva and Flea. I'm not really a dog person, but I can see the appeal of a pooch like Diva!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71088004571596211812015-10-26T07:19:03.239-07:002015-10-26T07:19:03.239-07:00don't forget Creepy Carrots! That one is a lit...don't forget Creepy Carrots! That one is a little bit scary even!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71256988068263450022015-10-26T07:18:33.123-07:002015-10-26T07:18:33.123-07:00He sure doesn't! I've never read anything ...He sure doesn't! I've never read anything of his that wasn't spectacular!<br />Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-27036636511957324732015-10-26T06:46:49.229-07:002015-10-26T06:46:49.229-07:00I am also a huge fan of Last Stop on Market Street...I am also a huge fan of Last Stop on Market Street. I just picked up Diva and Flea - thinking I will read it aloud to my class when we finish The Year of Billy Miller. Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-25439367228949762542015-10-26T06:22:16.806-07:002015-10-26T06:22:16.806-07:00Great picture books again. Adored Last Stop on Ma...Great picture books again. Adored Last Stop on Market Street. Thanks for reminding me about Leo. I'm doing Halloween books this week, that would be a good one to include!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-16111640891294935252015-10-26T04:05:38.853-07:002015-10-26T04:05:38.853-07:00I'll have to get reading The Last Stop on Mark...I'll have to get reading The Last Stop on Market Street because I haven't done so yet. Many are saying very good things about it so I don't know why I haven't gotten to it. Loved Diva and Flea - Mo Willems never disappoints.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com