#Read4Fun Archive
Upbeat, ignited chat designed to inspire educators to #Read4Fun! 1st & 3rd Sundays at 7:00-7:30 pm EST moderated by @Dr_LMR
Sunday November 6, 2016
7:00 PM EST
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#Read4Fun
Please introduce yourself & share: other than a parent, who's been the most influential person in your reading life?
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:01 PM EST
Welcome to
#Read4Fun
chat! Questions will be coming from
@shighley
tonight!
In reply to @shighley
mgrosstaylor
Nov 6 @ 7:02 PM EST
Exciting week!
#EduGladiators
PODCAST 2morrow LIVE
https://t.co/p9YsDkitkq
& author
@MattMurrie
in Sat's chat! Join us!
#edumatch
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MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:02 PM EST
Hi! I am Bailey, a pre-service teacher from Concordia Wisconsin; Most influential -professors who stretch my reading comfort zone
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oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:02 PM EST
Hi! Oona from NJ. My sister had a big influence on my reading life. Never minded the book hand me downs!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:02 PM EST
Lena Marie joining
#Read4Fun
- most influential for me was the children's librarian at my local library branch.
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:03 PM EST
Middle School MS from Indy; I guess it could be the friends from elementary school who made it a fun event to go to the library.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi Bailey!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @MissBBTeach
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:03 PM EST
so important to read beyond what we already know!
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:03 PM EST
Welcome! So great to have pre-service Ts with us, and to hear of great professors!
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi Oona! Glad to see you!
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In reply to @oonziela
MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:04 PM EST
LOVE book recommendations
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In reply to @oonziela
ParkerStephani_
Nov 6 @ 7:05 PM EST
Hello! Seeing other people reading is what really influenced me to start reading myself
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:05 PM EST
One of mine said, 'Why read all the junk and fluff when there is so much richness to be found in classics?'
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
jeswalden
Nov 6 @ 7:05 PM EST
Jessica. 6th grade English teacher. Most influential person was Lewis Grizzard. His books made me want to read more.
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
Hello. Stacey from NJ. So many great reading influences. Most recent are my sister, husband, and boys. Plus my
#Read4Fun
tribe.
jeswalden
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
I must also say I was WAY too young to be reading Lewis Grizzard!!
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MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
Lol! That's great! I have one professor who loves + inspires me to read classics and another who would rather not use them
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In reply to @Dr_LMR
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
I was in the low reading group and I strived to be an eagle instead of a sparrow!
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In reply to @ParkerStephani_
mgrosstaylor
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hey fellow book-a-holics! My grandmothers influenced me. They weren't able to finish school, but read & valued knowing how.
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Great answer; why didn't I even think about authors when I created that question?
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In reply to @jeswalden
ericacano
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hi I'm Erica from California and I am a student-teacher. Most influential was my First Grade teacher
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oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
I love it when my son reads a book and tells me "you have to read this."
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In reply to @iruntech
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Lots of thinking and symbolism behind the classics too.
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:08 PM EST
Welcome! What did she do that made her so influential?
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ericacano
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hi I'm Erica from California and I am a student-teacher. Most influential was my First Grade teacher
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mgrosstaylor
Nov 6 @ 7:08 PM EST
Perfect example of persistence Lena! Kudos!
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @ParkerStephani_
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:08 PM EST
Hi Marlena! Glad to see you here tonight!
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In reply to @mgrosstaylor
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
Mine do the same. Divergent is now on my TBR list.
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In reply to @oonziela
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
it takes a teacher who is patient & encouraging to help Ss get more reading stamina
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @ParkerStephani_
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
That's the best! My daughters and I shared books and have a love for same authors!
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In reply to @oonziela, @iruntech
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Q1: Other than Goodreads, where do you go for book recommendations? Any particular blogs, websites, tweeters, individuals?
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AssignmentHelpN
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
How To Fail With Success
https://t.co/soMsGBh2zf
#nhed
#TOKchat
#Read4Fun
massignmenthelp
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
https://t.co/CJqvbJ2KUj
#nhed
#TOKchat
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Rdene915
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
#read4fun
Hi, rachelle from Pittsburgh, teach Spanish 7
#STEAM
English Ts in high school, 10th grade
In reply to @shighley
MrsBoevers
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
I'm Lindsey Boevers-5th grade reading teacher from North Texas.Most influential person for me was my 4th grade teacher Mrs.Carnley
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jeswalden
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1: This group, my dad (a librarian), and my students. Like to see what they are reading.
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ParkerStephani_
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1: Instagram! I follow avid book readers who will post the cover of their latest reads
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msthombookitis
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
Just finished
#diabolical
by
@SJKincaidBooks
and LOVED it! If you like
#cinder
by
@marisameyer
you def should read it.
#read4fun
In reply to @SJKincaidBooks, @MarisaMeyer
MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: Instagram teachers!! Love them! Always screenshoting their recommendations
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oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: we start dept meetings w/ turn and talks about what we're reading & what Ss are reading, and I get refs there
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msthombookitis
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
I have many fond memories of my 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade teachers reading aloud to us!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 I subscribe to
https://t.co/N8nHtgiQYm
emails and get messages every week. Lots of contests too! I won two books.
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Q1: Other than Goodreads, where do you go for book recommendations? Any particular blogs, websites, tweeters, individuals?
#Read4Fun
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1
@oonziela
is my personal
#bookwhisperer
and I love the What Should I Read Next podcast. Also like The Yarn.
#Read4Fun
#podcastpd
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Q1: Other than Goodreads, where do you go for book recommendations? Any particular blogs, websites, tweeters, individuals?
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
Hi there!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @Rdene915, @shighley
Rdene915
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
#read4fun
A1 I keep up with recommendations frm this grp,
#pln
Twitter and
#edufriends
In reply to @shighley
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
hi Lindsey! Always love to hear about the teacher influencers!
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In reply to @MrsBoevers
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: I like book recs from USA Today,
@nerdybookclub
@MrSchuReads
@fuseeight
& even People magazine.
#Read4Fun
In reply to @nerdybookclub, @MrSchuReads, @FuseEight
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
Great idea! I need to use my
@instagram
acct for that.
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In reply to @ParkerStephani_, @instagram
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
I love this idea!
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In reply to @oonziela
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: subscribing to the Nerdy Book Club blog is great to get titles for my kids. We just read Ugly by
@RobertHoge
recommended there
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In reply to @RobertHoge
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:14 PM EST
She is amazing! AlwYs another new one ready to go!
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1
@oonziela
is my personal
#bookwhisperer
and I love the What Should I Read Next podcast. Also like The Yarn.
#Read4Fun
#podcastpd
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Q1: Other than Goodreads, where do you go for book recommendations? Any particular blogs, websites, tweeters, individuals?
#Read4Fun
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:14 PM EST
My boys and I are the same. We love
@camphalfblood
and all of his books.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @oonziela, @camphalfblood
MsBuell
Nov 6 @ 7:14 PM EST
Hi
#Read4Fun
History T from Mass., most infl is Mrs Morrissey,5th gr T who read aloud 1st books of series, got us hooked!Narnia, Wrinkle=fav
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1
#Read4Fun
sometimes a friend posts to FB that they're looking for recommendations & I follow that thread.
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
Have recently started following more Ts and libraries on Instagram. I need to be ready to record the suggestions.
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MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: Instagram teachers!! Love them! Always screenshoting their recommendations
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
I don't see
@teresagross625
here tonight but she is a passionate reader and always posts pics and recommends!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @teresagross625
mstewartscience
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
Kidlit Frenzy by
@alybee930
@NonfictionDetec
& Classroom Bookshelf by
@MA_Cappiello
@ErikaDawes
@kegancunningham
@enrigrace
#Read4Fun
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Q1: Other than Goodreads, where do you go for book recommendations? Any particular blogs, websites, tweeters, individuals?
#Read4Fun
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
Two recs for nerdy book club. Will have to check it out.
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In reply to @oonziela, @RobertHoge
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
#read4fun
publishers and authors on Instagram are a great source. You can judge a book by its cover!
In reply to @ParkerStephani_
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
I do the same.
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In reply to @oonziela
ericacano
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
A1: I get book recommendations from word of mouth, lots of my friends are avid readers too. But love hearing all these ideas!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
I also follow
#SixtyBooks
as others share their journey to read 60 books in the calendar year.
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
You called?
#read4fun
βΊοΈπ
In reply to @Dr_LMR
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
@abookforfrances
is also great for a good book rec.
@teresagross625
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @abookforfrances, @teresagross625
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
I tried Litsy for a while but it didn't take. Wish it was easier to use...
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ParkerStephani_
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
Yes bookofthemonthclub, labookclub, Reesewitherspoon are a few favorites
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
I had a notebook going for each chat to jot down ideas. Now I use index cards. Portable lists for B&N!
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
Have recently started following more Ts and libraries on Instagram. I need to be ready to record the suggestions.
#Read4Fun
MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: Instagram teachers!! Love them! Always screenshoting their recommendations
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
same here. Love a rec from a fellow book lover.
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In reply to @ericacano
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
this group on Voxer is great! Easier to book talk on Voxer than on twitter lol
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In reply to @jeswalden
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
Great time of year with many "best of" lists Here's one
https://t.co/NlortqfQUc
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
Were your ears ringing? You are such a passionate reader and always sharing titles for others!
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In reply to @teresagross625
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:19 PM EST
@shighley
I have an ever growing
#tbr
list in Google docs. Also record my books read in a Google sheet.
#Read4Fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR, @shighley
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:19 PM EST
I try to get recs onto my Goodreads ASAP, but still have random titles jotted down in various places or in emails & docs.
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Q2: Many of us probably have big TBF lists/piles. How do you decide what to read next?
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
watching CNN and saw it come up on phone. Love sharing books!!!!! ππ
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In reply to @Dr_LMR
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Oops. That's supposed to be a TBR pile.....
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Also follow
@ShelfieTalk
for lots of sharing! We all love to keep the 'reading' convo going!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @ShelfieTalk
ericacano
Nov 6 @ 7:21 PM EST
What a great idea to use index cards! Got them out now!
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In reply to @Dr_LMR
teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2: depends if I need to read for PD or classroom. This weekend read for me.
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oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2: environment determined what I read next. Poems on the nightstand for slow reading. Professional books on kindle to annotate
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ParkerStephani_
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2: I go with my mood. If I'm not feeling a certain book I'll move on to what I truly want to read-same as I tell my students!
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Rdene915
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
#read4fun
A2 Sometimes it depends on the book I finish, end topics or my thoughts, then choose nxt one , or my needs for CRm
In reply to @shighley
jeswalden
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2: Whatever is available in e-book form from my local library. Have to have something to read at all times.
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
I keep a running
#tbr
in Google docs and my reading log in sheets. Allows me to bring them with me everywhere.
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Q2: Many of us probably have big TBF lists/piles. How do you decide what to read next?
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
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MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2: Agreed - depends on what I'm feeling. I've got a stack of PD books and a stack of "me" books. I try to alternate!
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piptinning
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
Oh no! I didn't see the chat was on. I'm gutted!
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msthombookitis
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
Thanks! So many great titles.
@bristowllc
@Ms_Omartian
#booklove
#Read4Fun
@lovealibrary
@ctcasl
@JaneMartellino
@sls_librarian
@smcneice
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
Great time of year with many "best of" lists Here's one
https://t.co/NlortqfQUc
#Read4Fun
teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
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robinwellshick1
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 I choose by season . lite for summer/ political for november/ self help for january
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 The book I think is next is often not! I think it depends on current book ending that decides what 'kind' of book I want next.
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Q2: Many of us probably have big TBF lists/piles. How do you decide what to read next?
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:24 PM EST
Same here!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @Rdene915, @shighley
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:24 PM EST
it will be the one email you can't wait to get each day! I do that and poem a day.
#read4fun
In reply to @iruntech
Rdene915
Nov 6 @ 7:24 PM EST
#read4fun
I just saw that! :) I am reading 4 different books now b/c I couldnt decide
In reply to @Dr_LMR, @shighley
teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2: was on graphic novel kick at beginning of year
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2 I try to stick to my list but if a bk comes up often, I move it up the list. Most times it's what's available on
@OverDriveLibs
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In reply to @OverDriveLibs
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
Index cards and post it notes are my two most used items! I think I even have them in my car just in case!
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In reply to @ericacano
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
it also starts a Monday afternoon meeting on a high note w/ great energy, positivity & focus
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In reply to @ParkerStephani_
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:26 PM EST
A2: Sometimes my next book is the one that finally comes in on a public library hold-- or the one that can't be renewed.
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:26 PM EST
@Dr_LMRThanks
for pulling me in! Haven't been on twitter much at all today. βΊοΈπ
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robinwellshick1
Nov 6 @ 7:26 PM EST
A2 I also read my cousin's recommended hand me downs.
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iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:26 PM EST
Great strategy!
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robinwellshick1
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 I choose by season . lite for summer/ political for november/ self help for january
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:26 PM EST
I was just in that situation recently. Lol
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In reply to @Rdene915, @Dr_LMR, @shighley
MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:27 PM EST
I'm creating a unit on graphic novels for 7/8th Grade right now so I'm in those often too now
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In reply to @teresagross625
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:27 PM EST
I always have a couple of PD books going along with a book or current magazines.
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
Teach4AbEd
Nov 6 @ 7:27 PM EST
A2: Hello all! I usually read multiple books at once
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:27 PM EST
Post it's are a basic need. Have them everywhere.
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
@shighley
anything with
@colbysharp
is awesome. I like the Nerdy Bookcast &
@pennykittle
Stories from the Teaching Life
#read4fun
In reply to @iruntech, @shighley, @colbysharp, @pennykittle
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
This got me on my graphic novel jag. 1 more coming on Tuesday. I like how quickly you can get through them. Great for
#sixtybooks
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2: was on graphic novel kick at beginning of year
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teresagross625
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
What titles?
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In reply to @MissBBTeach
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
I bet January is a huge months for self help titles. Maybe even for December gift giving!
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In reply to @robinwellshick1
ericacano
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
A2: I usually reading whatever I'm in the mood for, but school and classroom reading usually come first
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shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Q2: Many of us probably have big TBF lists/piles. How do you decide what to read next?
#Read4Fun
oonziela
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
in my house growing up read aloud was so valued. From newspapers, drafts of papers, etc.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @iruntech
iruntech
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
Are those podcasts?
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In reply to @oonziela, @shighley, @colbysharp, @pennykittle
MissBBTeach
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
Non-fiction right now - The 9/11 Report, Drowned City (Hurricane Katrina), Maus I
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In reply to @teresagross625
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
What a great
#Read4Fun
chat tonight! Thanks to
@shighley
for leading the conversation tonight!
In reply to @shighley
shighley
Nov 6 @ 7:30 PM EST
Thanks for sharing part of your reading life with
#Read4Fun
. Our next chat will be Nov. 20, & don't forget
#ShelfieWednesday
too
