#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 December 17, 2017
7:00 PM EST
read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:00 PM EST
Hi! Welcome to
#Read4Fun
Chat!
participatechat
Dec 17 @ 7:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#Read4Fun
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/wh4aIx1box
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:00 PM EST
Hi Everyone! Kathy from Ct. Favorite holiday read? Hmm... so many choices!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:01 PM EST
Hi
#Read4Fun
Chat friends! Lena Marie, moderator joining from chilly MA.
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:01 PM EST
Hi Kathy! Glad to see you! Yes, it is hard to decide!
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kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:01 PM EST
Hi Lena! Cold here in CT too! Snow possible
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In reply to @Dr_LMR
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:02 PM EST
I LOVE The Grinch! I keep him close all year!
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GreenReads4Fun
Dec 17 @ 7:02 PM EST
Hi,
#Read4Fun
! Jennifer from VA ready to chat about books! 📚❤️
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:02 PM EST
Possible here but not much predicted! Saving it all for you in the southern areas!
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In reply to @kathyiwanicki
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:03 PM EST
I found the book The Shack a few years ago which was written as a gift to the authors children. Great story!
#Read4Fun
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi
#read4fun
! Lisa, joining from Massachusetts.
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi there! glad to see you tonight!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @GreenReads4Fun
oonziela
Dec 17 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi
#Read4Fun
Oona from NJ. Happy holidays!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi Lisa! Gkad you could join us!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @DrLMaucione
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi Oona! Been keeping up with all of your shares on
@voxer
too!
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In reply to @oonziela, @voxer
read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Q1 Holiday guests - naughty or nice!
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rtslitech
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Hi everyone--Allison from St. Louis!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Hopefully you know I meant 'glad' to see you! Can't believe autocorrect let that one slip by!
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In reply to @DrLMaucione
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:06 PM EST
Hi Allison! How are you?
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In reply to @rtslitech
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:07 PM EST
Red & Lulu is a new holiday favorite.
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shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:08 PM EST
Oops. Where did the time go? Joining you from Indianapolis. I've read many books on the "best of 2017" lists lately, esp. picture books.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:08 PM EST
Very popular title these days!
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In reply to @DrLMaucione
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:09 PM EST
Hi Susie! Glad you could join us!
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In reply to @shighley
oonziela
Dec 17 @ 7:09 PM EST
I'm not seeing everything that's getting shared in
#read4fun
. Can someone repost the questions?
GreenReads4Fun
Dec 17 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1: Bob Cratchit! His faith never wavers and he is filled with the Christmas spirit at all times! ❤️
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Q1 Holiday guests - naughty or nice!
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AssignmentHelpN
Dec 17 @ 7:10 PM EST
How to get the Perfect Score for GRE
https://t.co/TM2XcT7Mpj
#nhed
#TOKchat
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:10 PM EST
I am having difficulty too! Not sure what's happening tonight!! I will repost!
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In reply to @oonziela
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:10 PM EST
Here's Q1
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Q1 Holiday guests - naughty or nice!
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DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:10 PM EST
I'm having the same problem and thought it was just me.
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In reply to @oonziela
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:11 PM EST
That's a good one! Life lessons there!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun
read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Q2 Santa and the elves need a book recommendation!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Happened yesterday in chats too! Weird!
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In reply to @DrLMaucione, @oonziela
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Here's Q2
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Q2 Santa and the elves need a book recommendation!
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:13 PM EST
A2 I would recommend a self-help book about relaxation! They need rest before they start the workshop again!
#Read4Fun
shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:13 PM EST
When I look at
@Dr_LMR
feed, I see the question, plainly there with the
#Read4fun
hashtag.
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:13 PM EST
Are you both using tweetdeck? That's what I'm using so I'm wondering if that's where the problem is.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @oonziela
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:14 PM EST
Crazy!
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In reply to @shighley
GreenReads4Fun
Dec 17 @ 7:14 PM EST
A2: Here are a few that I’ve enjoyed recently!
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oonziela
Dec 17 @ 7:15 PM EST
#Read4Fun
A1: I'd invite Aoife from Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell. She'd be a fun, smart party guest, but also quiet when she feels behind the eight ball. That's me, too!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:15 PM EST
Incredible list!! That is a great
#Read4Fun
round-up!
In reply to @GreenReads4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:15 PM EST
I have my iPad going and it's not any different - just slower!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @DrLMaucione, @oonziela
shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:17 PM EST
I'm missing
#Read4Fun
tweets when I use straight twitter or tweetdeck. Can see them from
@Dr_LMR
feed.
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:18 PM EST
Very odd but it was happening yesterday to some in the chats I was in! Must be
@twitter
thing!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @shighley, @Twitter
shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:18 PM EST
Funny, but today I've read both some Mark Twain and some Lincoln. Either one of them would do.
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3 What reading related gift will you treat yourself to this year?
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3
#Read4Fun
read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3 What reading related gift will you treat yourself to this year?
#Read4Fun
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
A3. I went to the library and found 4 books on my TBR pile! Diving in!
#read4fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:20 PM EST
A3 I am considering a Kindle. Have not made the decision yet but thinking I might wait til January sales.
#Read4Fun
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:20 PM EST
I love my kindle. Get free books from the library! It helps me at night when I cannot sleep. I dont’ have to turn a light on.
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
I held out for a long time on a Kindle because I love actual books, but I am glad to have it now.
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
That's always a great feeling - now plenty to read...for now!
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kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
A3. I went to the library and found 4 books on my TBR pile! Diving in!
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almemoore
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
Time to read. Focused reading.
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In reply to @read4funchat
GreenReads4Fun
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
I’m going to make sure I get the titles for
#2jennsbookclub
! Look at this awesomeness!! 📚❤️
#Read4Fun
In reply to @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
That's what I am thinking too. Plus free books from library and no bulky iPad!
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kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:20 PM EST
I love my kindle. Get free books from the library! It helps me at night when I cannot sleep. I dont’ have to turn a light on.
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:22 PM EST
I love that about a kindle, too. When I'm tired I can just shut it off and not have to reach over to turn out the light!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @Dr_LMR
Rdene915
Dec 17 @ 7:22 PM EST
oh I am totally late to
#read4fun
:( jumping in for a bit from Pittsburgh, busy day :)
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:23 PM EST
I think I'll feel same! Especially after 'weeding' my shelves today! I haven't parted with books yet but ready for a donation!
#Read4Fun
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:21 PM EST
I held out for a long time on a Kindle because I love actual books, but I am glad to have it now.
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR
shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:23 PM EST
I use the Kindle app on my iPad and phone. Love that when I see a book recommended, I can often check it out from the library instantly.
#Read4Fun
In reply to @DrLMaucione, @Dr_LMR
Rdene915
Dec 17 @ 7:23 PM EST
I have had trouble with seeing questions since Friday night chats and yesterday, not sure why either
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @oonziela
rtslitech
Dec 17 @ 7:24 PM EST
A3: A really bright reading light for the long, dark winter nights! 💡
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3 What reading related gift will you treat yourself to this year?
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:24 PM EST
I use app too but think I would like all in one place so it will be a little 'special' place for books!
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In reply to @shighley, @DrLMaucione
Rdene915
Dec 17 @ 7:24 PM EST
A3 I have a new list of books coming so I am going to work through thos,
#Culturize
#codebreaker
for starters
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In reply to @read4funchat
maestraw
Dec 17 @ 7:25 PM EST
A4: I hope Santa or my students will get me some book gift cards so I can read, read, read!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:19 PM EST
Q3 What reading related gift will you treat yourself to this year?
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:25 PM EST
I have so much on the iPad that I think the kindle will be lighter and just for reading. No games distractions!
#Read4Fun
@
In reply to @maestraw
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:26 PM EST
I like to keep them separate. I like to not be distracted by all the stuff on my iPad when I read. I think you will like it.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @maestraw
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:26 PM EST
Do you have the paperwhite version?
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In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @maestraw
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:27 PM EST
I don’t think so..I think it is the kindle fire.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @maestraw
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:27 PM EST
Do you have the paper white version?
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In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @maestraw
Rdene915
Dec 17 @ 7:27 PM EST
RT Q1
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:05 PM EST
Q1 Holiday guests - naughty or nice!
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shighley
Dec 17 @ 7:27 PM EST
I can understand why you're just coming in. What a bizarre ending to the game!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @Rdene915
rtslitech
Dec 17 @ 7:27 PM EST
A2: I'd recommend Santa and the elves should read The Welcome to Wonderland series by
@CGrabenstein
for a little fun in the sun!
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read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Q2 Santa and the elves need a book recommendation!
#Read4Fun
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:28 PM EST
Can't believe the
#Read4Fun
Chat is almost over! Hope you all had fun tonight!
Rdene915
Dec 17 @ 7:28 PM EST
A1 I would invite Don Quijote and maybe the Grinch ;)
#read4fun
would make for an interesting event
In reply to @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:28 PM EST
Fun in the sun is just what they will need!!
#Read4Fun
In reply to @rtslitech, @CGrabenstein
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:28 PM EST
Totally! What is better than talking books?
#read4fun
. Thank you!
In reply to @Dr_LMR
DrLMaucione
Dec 17 @ 7:28 PM EST
I have the paperwhite. All I can do is download books and read on it. It works for me. Like you, I have an ipad for other stuff.
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @kathyiwanicki, @maestraw
read4funchat
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:29 PM EST
Thanks for joining
#Read4Fun
Chat tonight! Happy Holidays (and happy reading) to all! See you next year!
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:29 PM EST
Happy Holidays!
#read4fun
In reply to @read4funchat
GreenReads4Fun
Dec 17 @ 7:29 PM EST
Happy Holidays,
#Read4Fun
!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:29 PM EST
Culturize is on my list!
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In reply to @Rdene915, @read4funchat
kathyiwanicki
Dec 17 @ 7:30 PM EST
I own it! Now to read it!
#read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR, @Rdene915, @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
Dec 17 @ 7:30 PM EST
Enjoy the holidays! Keep posting your favorite reads to
#Read4Fun
through the holidays! See you in January!