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read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to the first #Read4Fun Chat of 2017!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:01 PM EST

Lena Marie, #Read4Fun moderator excited for a new year of reading adventures!

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:01 PM EST

Greetings, #Read4Fun. Currently watching football & basketball and reading The Diabolic by S. J. Kincard. Happy New Year!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:02 PM EST

Just finished "Same But Different" by Holly Robinson Peete and her twins. Great read! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hi Susie! Happy New year! #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:02 PM EST

Happy New Year, readers! I'm Jennifer, currently reading The Passenger by Lisa Lutz. #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to the first #Read4Fun Chat of 2017!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hockey on and toggling between that and football! #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:02 PM EST

Joanne from MI, A Shade of Vampire. About 45% through according to Kindle app. Up next is the Energy Bus #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hi there! Happy New Year! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:03 PM EST

Happy New Year! Jen from Maryland checking in #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:04 PM EST

Answer any or all parts of Q1. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:04 PM EST

Hi! Happy New Year! I'm not a vampire fan but I might venture into that genre...maybe! #Read4Fun

In reply to @JoanneDuford

Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:04 PM EST

#read4fun Hi everyone, Rachelle frm Pittsburgh, teach Spanish & #STEAM reading #edumatch #EduSnap16 & DRIVE always multitask

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DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:04 PM EST

Hi #read4fun! Lisa, from Massachusetts currently reading middle grade fiction The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by @haleshannon

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read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 - 2016 Reading Reflections #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

Happy New Year! What are you reading? #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

A1 Fell in love with 800 Grapes! By far my favorite setting of all the books I read in 2016. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

Hi Fellow MA reader! Happy New Year! #Read4Fun

In reply to @DrLMaucione, @haleshannon

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

Currently between books, but plan on reading one of the books one the Nerdie Book Club MG list #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

Happy New Year to you as well! #Read4Fun

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JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

l finished A Dance of Dragons series yesterday and read P is for Pirate earlier today. My tastes vary. #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:06 PM EST

I was reading #edumatch earlier! Great read! #Read4Fun Happy New Year!

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:07 PM EST

A1 My favorite books of 2016: 800 Grapes In the Unlikely Event Small Great Things Husband's Secret #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:07 PM EST

A1 So many Favorites from 2016! I found Lianne Moriarty - The Husband's Secret! Starting to read her others. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:07 PM EST

Variety is the spice of life!! Makes reading more interesting too! #Read4Fun

In reply to @JoanneDuford

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:08 PM EST

A1 Favorite character is tough to decide. So many strong women in my favorite titles this year. #Read4Fun

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:08 PM EST

It is fun to look back over my Goodreads ratings for 2016; didn't give that many 5's. #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:08 PM EST

A1. I really enjoyed The Thing About Jellyfish. I didn't think I would, but it was great! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:08 PM EST

Love all of the lists that come out during this time of year! #Read4Fun

In reply to @LearnJenLearn

sharontctoday Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

A1I started the Zoey Chambers series by a local author who won Agatha Christy award. #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

A1 e) I just finished The Girl Who Drank the Moon by @kellybarnhill and it was outstanding!! #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 - 2016 Reading Reflections #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi was definitely my favorite read of 2016. #Read4Fun

Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

#read4fun A1 Enjoy reading abt #edtech #education @hackmylearning bks #hackingPBL helpful! #LaunchBook #diveintoinquiry

In reply to @read4funchat, @hackmylearning

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

Some 5's from me: Wolf Hollow Ms. Bixby's Last Day Orbiting Jupiter Some Writer! A Man Called Ove #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

I didn't rate many this year - my goal next year is to be better entering and commenting! I love reading your reviews! #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:10 PM EST

A1 Realistic fiction is probably what I gravitate towards more than any other. #Read4Fun

AssignmentHelpN Jan 1 @ 7:10 PM EST

17 for ’17: Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017 https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV #nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:10 PM EST

I love reading works by local authors and also books set in local places. #Read4Fun

In reply to @sharontctoday

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:10 PM EST

Loved Homegoing #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

I loved Ms. Bixby. Also loved A Man Called Ove. Have you read his other? #Read4Fun

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Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

#Read4Fun A1 pt2 enjoy reading anywhere, just need room to take notes :) enjoyed #tlap #DitchBook #personalizedPD #PlayLAP

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

That is on my list! I love the cover! #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1 e) I just finished The Girl Who Drank the Moon by @kellybarnhill and it was outstanding!! #read4fun
- read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:05 PM EST
  
  Q1 - 2016 Reading Reflections #Read4Fun

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

I take notes on most books I read anymore using evernote or GoogleKeep; helps me remember them better & helps in writing reviews. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

I didn't rate many this year - my goal next year is to be better entering and commenting! I love reading your reviews! #Read4Fun
In reply to @shighley

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

A1c. I'm not a tech fan, but found that reading off my tablet anywhere (d) fantasy/educational resources (e) Quiet by Cain #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 - 2016 Reading Reflections #Read4Fun

sharontctoday Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

A1 This is both. The author came to school for free because she was a graduate. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

@kellybarnhill Fantastic read! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:12 PM EST

The #HackLearning books are awesome! Enjoying the chats too! #Read4Fun

Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM EST

#read4fun A1 Enjoy reading abt #edtech #education @hackmylearning bks #hackingPBL helpful! #LaunchBook #diveintoinquiry
In reply to @read4funchat, @hackmylearning

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:12 PM EST

No, I need to look into that. The movie for Ove was great, very true to the book. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:11 PM EST

I loved Ms. Bixby. Also loved A Man Called Ove. Have you read his other? #Read4Fun
In reply to @shighley

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:12 PM EST

The writing is amazing and it was such an interesting story. #Read4Fun

In reply to @Perednia

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:12 PM EST

Hi there! Happy new year! Didn't see you come in! #Read4Fun

In reply to @Perednia, @DrLMaucione

Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:12 PM EST

#read4fun #hacklearning Me too have read several #hackingleadership #HackingPBL #HackingHomework and have 3 more to go!

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:13 PM EST

Awesome! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:13 PM EST

I haven't read it either. I didn't know there was a movie - I'll have to check it out. #Read4Fun

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GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:13 PM EST

If you liked The Husband's Secret, try What Alice Forgot. I liked that one even more! #read4fun

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Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:14 PM EST

I snuck in late; good to see you & all in #read4fun @DrLMaucione

In reply to @Dr_LMR, @DrLMaucione

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:14 PM EST

😂 couldn't agree more! After The Energy Bus, I am looking forward to reading Wonder #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:14 PM EST

I know! I need the whole year to get through my current pile never mind all of the new ones coming out! #Read4Fun

In reply to @LearnJenLearn

sharontctoday Jan 1 @ 7:14 PM EST

I also like Elm Creek Quilts series #Read4Fun

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:15 PM EST

Agreed! Also enjoy comparing it to CR Swing Time, which has some similar ideas. #Read4Fun

In reply to @DrLMaucione

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:15 PM EST

I want to read the newest one too - Truly Madly Guilty - although some say not as good as others. #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:15 PM EST

Loved Wonder! Enjoy watching kids read for the first time too! #Read4Fun

In reply to @JoanneDuford

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST

Q2 Reading Goals? #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST

A1. My 9yo and I read Capture the Flag together, it was fun to read about places we are familiar with + a mystery! #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST

Don't know that one. I'll have to look into it. #Read4Fun

In reply to @Perednia

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

A2 I joined the #SixtyBooks challenge in 2016. Documenting my journey helped me learn more about my habits. #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

My 12yo nad I are reading one of her favorites, The One and Only Ivan, depressing book #Read4Fun

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

Favs included A Great Reckoning, Hag-Seed, Vanessa & Her Sister, LaRose, The Portable Veblen, The Past #read4fun

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

my plan is to read it first and then offer it to my children. My 10yo has shown interest. #Read4Fun

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sharontctoday Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

A2 I do not set a goal. But reading helps me unwind at the end of the day, so I try to read daily. #Read4Fun

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:17 PM EST

Zadie Smith's latest is sprawling; I had to put it aside for a bit before getting to part w/similarities. #Read4Fun

In reply to @DrLMaucione

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2 I took the challenge but was lousy at documenting my reading along the way. Had to go back and enter near the end. #Read4Fun

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: I do have # goals, but the thing motivating me the most is trying to be well read so that I can promote those books to Ss. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:18 PM EST

Great plan! #Read4Fun

In reply to @JoanneDuford

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2. Read more, read widely, read deeply are my reading goals #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2 Typical "I'm going to read more" goal - I didn't really know what 'more' meant! Thanks to #SixtyBooks challenge I kept track! #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2. My goal is to better record what I've read in Goodreads. Also to read less professional and more novels (they're more fun) #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

My goal this year is to have more variety. After looking at the @goodreads summary, I have typical choices. #Read4Fun

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: I do have # goals, but the thing motivating me the most is trying to be well read so that I can promote those books to Ss. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

Haven't ever set a goal before, but made a #mustreadin2017 list of about 20 books that I want to make sure I read this year. #Read4Fun

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: I joined #SixtyBooks challenge this year. I know that I get burned out if all I read are textbooks, so working on a plan #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: I just set up my 2017 Reading Challenge on Goodreads. My goal will be 100 books this year. #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST

Q2 Reading Goals? #Read4Fun

Rdene915 Jan 1 @ 7:20 PM EST

#read4fun A2 I think I do because I keep adding to my books to be read and want to read everything!

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:20 PM EST

I am bad at that too! I am going to log as soon as I finish! #Read4Fun At least that's the plan!

In reply to @LearnJenLearn

maestraw Jan 1 @ 7:20 PM EST

A1: a: Libby Stout Holding Up the Universe, d: YA fiction, e: When Friendship Followed Me Home #read4fun

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DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:20 PM EST

Yes, that motivates me as well. #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:21 PM EST

I like that idea! I have some that have been on my TBR pile forever! I am going to prioritize! #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

Haven't ever set a goal before, but made a #mustreadin2017 list of about 20 books that I want to make sure I read this year. #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:21 PM EST

I started a Media Specialist program, but quit after one class b/c it made me hate reading- that was October 2015 #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:22 PM EST

Totally worth the wait! #read4fun

In reply to @LearnJenLearn, @Dr_LMR

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:22 PM EST

Q3 Share a reading goal or challenge for 2017. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:22 PM EST

I did too. I didn't count picture books and early readers though. I think I'm going to track those in a different way. Maybe! 😊 #Read4Fun

JoanneDuford Jan 1 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: I joined #SixtyBooks challenge this year. I know that I get burned out if all I read are textbooks, so working on a plan #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 Going to set a goal of total books read. Love the @goodreads summary at the end of the challenge! #Read4Fun

In reply to @goodreads

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

@read4funchat I was thinking of that round number too! Not sure if that will be my final decision! Still thinking! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @read4funchat

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

How many did you read this year? #Read4Fun

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jk_bergstrom Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

A2: I love #SixtyBooks. I also appreciate chats where book titles are shared by real people who have actually read the book! #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST

Q2 Reading Goals? #Read4Fun

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

Oh no! What happened? (I see same happening to too many students.) #Read4Fun

In reply to @LearnJenLearn

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST

Sorry to hear that. I thoroughly enjoyed my MLS program. Was exempted from lit classes due to El Ed degree #Read4Fun

In reply to @LearnJenLearn

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3 Going to explore outside my reading comfort zone. Delve into other genres and see what I find. #Read4Fun

LearnJenLearn Jan 1 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3. Find ways to do what I ❤️ - share books with students when I don't have a class b/c I'm work with teachers more than students #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:25 PM EST

Then you will LOVE it here too! Lots of recommends all the time! #Read4Fun loves #SixtyBooks too!

jk_bergstrom Jan 1 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2: I love #SixtyBooks. I also appreciate chats where book titles are shared by real people who have actually read the book! #Read4Fun
- read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:16 PM EST
  
  Q2 Reading Goals? #Read4Fun

Perednia Jan 1 @ 7:25 PM EST

I nearly counted those in my total but kept them on separate spreadsheet. Rest tallied in same spiral notebook since '99. #read4fun

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sharontctoday Jan 1 @ 7:25 PM EST

Q3 I watch what students are reading and often try to read some of their choices. I want to set a goal to do this once a month. #Read4Fun

maestraw Jan 1 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3: A book journey with friends to read books, annotate, discuss, and mail on @MolleeBranden @tavia_clark #read4fun

In reply to @read4funchat, @MolleeBranden, @tavia_clark

GreenReads4Fun Jan 1 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3: With my classes, I set a goal of reading more nonfiction, but I am seriously addicted to fiction. #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:22 PM EST

Q3 Share a reading goal or challenge for 2017. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:26 PM EST

Sounds like a fun idea! #Read4Fun

In reply to @maestraw, @read4funchat, @MolleeBranden, @tavia_clark

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:26 PM EST

Love 'book journey' thought! #Read4Fun

In reply to @maestraw, @read4funchat, @MolleeBranden, @tavia_clark

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:27 PM EST

Thanks for a great year of #Read4Fun in 2016. I am looking forward to more adventures in our reading journey for 2017!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:27 PM EST

Thanks for a great year of #Read4Fun in 2016. I am looking forward to more adventures in our reading journey for 2017!

DrLMaucione Jan 1 @ 7:27 PM EST

I always tell myself I should read more nonfiction, but gravitate more to fiction as well. #Read4Fun

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read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:28 PM EST

Just about time to go.... #Read4Fun

maestraw Jan 1 @ 7:28 PM EST

You are formally invited to join us, Lena! #read4fun

In reply to @Dr_LMR, @read4funchat, @MolleeBranden, @tavia_clark

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thanks for joining! Wishing you a year filled with great #Read4Fun moments!

shighley Jan 1 @ 7:29 PM EST

We should let our new people know that we also have a Voxer group; great place for personalized reading recs & to ask ?? #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:29 PM EST

Would love to! #Read4Fun

maestraw Jan 1 @ 7:28 PM EST

You are formally invited to join us, Lena! #read4fun
In reply to @Dr_LMR, @read4funchat, @MolleeBranden, @tavia_clark

Dr_LMR - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:29 PM EST

YES!!! If anyone here would like to join our @voxer groupp just let me know and I will add you! #Read4Fun

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shighley Jan 1 @ 7:29 PM EST

We should let our new people know that we also have a Voxer group; great place for personalized reading recs & to ask ?? #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Jan 1 @ 7:30 PM EST

Here's to a great start to a 2017 filled with reading magic! Take time to #Read4Fun each day! HAPPY NEW YEAR!