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read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to #Read4Fun Chat! Glad you could join us!

Rdene915 Nov 18 @ 7:00 PM EST

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:01 PM EST

Lena Marie, #Read4Fun moderator from MA. I am finishing up some @NetGalley reading. Coyote Sunrise almost done - love this book!!

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hi from Jill in Fredericton, NB. I’m currently reading Strangers by @DaveAlexRoberts and In Your Shoes by @DGephartWrites. #Read4Fun

shighley Nov 18 @ 7:03 PM EST

Just finished Killers of the Flower Moon, and had a front row seat to see Kate DiCamillo today in Indianapolis #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 #Read4Fun Chat

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hi Jill! Nice to see you here tonight! I feel like long time no ‘see’! #read4fun

In reply to @ShelfieTalk, @DaveAlexRoberts, @DGephartWrites

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hi Susie! Lucky you! She is amazing! #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:06 PM EST

A1 Appetizer - poetry Main Course - intriguing mystery Dessert - short story collection with several types of reading so it's like 'a little of this and a little of that' to end the feast. #Read4Fun

lauramossa Nov 18 @ 7:06 PM EST

Laura, a little late. K-5 reading specialist from Baltimore County #Read4Fun

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:06 PM EST

Hi Lena Marie! Great to be here tonight. #Read4Fun

In reply to @Dr_LMR, @DaveAlexRoberts, @DGephartWrites

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:07 PM EST

Hi there!! Great to see you here! #Read4Fun

In reply to @lauramossa

GreenReads4Fun Nov 18 @ 7:07 PM EST

Hello, #Read4Fun friends! Jennifer In VA, currently reading My Sister’s Grave by @robertdugoni.

jk_bergstrom Nov 18 @ 7:07 PM EST

Julie, from frosty Nebraska...just finished some goodies for #picturebookmonth... If You Plant a Seed by @KadirNelson Blue Sky White Stars by @KadirNelson Love by @mattdelapena The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to #Read4Fun Chat! Glad you could join us!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:07 PM EST

Hi Jennifer! Your book title sounds interesting!! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @robertdugoni

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:08 PM EST

Hi there! I love The Snowy Day! Only not loving snowy days in real life sometimes! #Read4Fun

In reply to @jk_bergstrom, @KadirNelson, @mattdelapena

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:09 PM EST

A1 I would start with poetry, followed by an intriguing memoir or historical fiction novel, then finish off with something non-fiction. #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 #Read4Fun Chat

lauramossa Nov 18 @ 7:10 PM EST

Currently reads #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:10 PM EST

I like starting with poetry - I feel like it would set the tone and get the mind relaxed to pay attention to the next story! #Read4Fun

In reply to @ShelfieTalk

MadisonPlummer8 Nov 18 @ 7:10 PM EST

My name is Madison Plummer. I just got done reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing with my students. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:11 PM EST

I can't wait to read New Kid! #Read4Fun

In reply to @lauramossa

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:11 PM EST

Welcome! One of my favorite titles! #Read4Fun

In reply to @MadisonPlummer8

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:12 PM EST

Q2 #Read4Fun Chat

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:13 PM EST

A2 I absolutely love YA books! I also love a great mystery or crime novel where the reader is kept on their toes. #Read4Fun

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:13 PM EST

I great starter course because you can try out a variety! #Read4Fun

In reply to @Dr_LMR

GreenReads4Fun Nov 18 @ 7:13 PM EST

A1 #Read4Fun: (Choose a topic) Appetizer-picture book Main Course-realistic fiction Dessert-nonfiction

shighley Nov 18 @ 7:14 PM EST

A2: When my friends or students rave about a book, I feel the need to reserve it ASAP #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:12 PM EST

Q2 #Read4Fun Chat

jk_bergstrom Nov 18 @ 7:14 PM EST

A1: Appetizer: Picture Books (so I can try a lot and share them with my smalls); Main course: realistic fiction (love the #books geared towards intermediate elementary/middle school kiddos) Dessert: anything by @NicholasSparks, of course! #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:05 PM EST

Q1 #Read4Fun Chat

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:15 PM EST

I like that sequence! Keeping the focus on one topic would be fun! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun

assignmenthelp Nov 18 @ 7:15 PM EST

How to Become a Chartered Public Accountant https://t.co/IdAEArLdf4 #nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:15 PM EST

Recommendations are the best! I always love your reviews and recommends. Led me to some I may not have tried on my own. #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley

WarrenReam Nov 18 @ 7:16 PM EST

I am currently reading Teach Like A Champion 2.0 #edchat #Read4Fun #EDUC502 @harryhanna

GreenReads4Fun Nov 18 @ 7:16 PM EST

A2 #Read4Fun: I’ll read anything that @StephenKing writes. And I love mysteries! But over the past year, I’ve pretty much read MG and YA books during every free moment!

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:16 PM EST

A2 YA!!! There is so much fantastic writing for young adults! I just finished A Heart In A Body In the World by @debcaletti and loved it. #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:12 PM EST

Q2 #Read4Fun Chat

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:17 PM EST

I like the idea of trying many many of the picture books. So many great lessons for older folks in pictures books! #Read4Fun

In reply to @jk_bergstrom, @NicholasSparks

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:18 PM EST

That is a GREAT resource! I often use to guide new Ts. #Read4Fun

In reply to @WarrenReam, @harryhanna

WarrenReam Nov 18 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: I teach middle school so I tend to grab up the teen books they read. I finished The Selection Series not too long ago and enjoyed the recommendation from students. #Read4Fun #EDUC502 @harryhanna

lauramossa Nov 18 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: I definitely gobble up any book with a dog. These two help me promote them! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

I havent read that one yet. I have been trying to finish up the list I had from summer. Of course my new list is already a mile long!! #Read4Fun

In reply to @ShelfieTalk, @debcaletti

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

I get some of my best recommendations from students! #Read4Fun

In reply to @WarrenReam, @harryhanna

MadisonPlummer8 Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

A1 I would begin with a realistic fiction picture book, lead to a realistic fiction chapter book, and end with a non-fiction book. #Read4Fun

GabbyOlson4 Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

Hi! My name is Gabby Olson and a preservice teacher studying special education. A2 My favorite types of books are non fiction, Christian, action and adventure! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

Have you read any books by his son? Pretty creative... #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @StephenKing

jk_bergstrom Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: Anything I can put on hold and pick up at our school or local library! I also fill a shopping bag pretty easily @BN_Crossroads. #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:12 PM EST

Q2 #Read4Fun Chat

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:20 PM EST

My TBR list keeps growing and growing...#Read4Fun

In reply to @Dr_LMR, @debcaletti

shereads22 Nov 18 @ 7:20 PM EST

A2: I gobble books about books! Also memoirs if surviving difficult situations- Between Shades of Gray, The Glass Castle, to name a few! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:20 PM EST

Same here - I like to read what they might like so I can recommend titles for them. #Read4Fun

In reply to @WarrenReam, @harryhanna

WarrenReam Nov 18 @ 7:20 PM EST

A3: I love being able to escape the real world into a good book. Also being able to read on my time and not wait for the next episode to run. #Read4Fun #EDUC502 @harryhanna

In reply to @read4funchat, @harryhanna

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:21 PM EST

A3 Books are the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:21 PM EST

I love beagles and books so I absolutely adore your sharing! #Read4Fun

In reply to @lauramossa

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:21 PM EST

Hi there! Glad you could join us! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GabbyOlson4

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:22 PM EST

A3 Books make a 'snow day' more fun! #Read4Fun

MadisonPlummer8 Nov 18 @ 7:22 PM EST

A2: I "gobble" up realistic fiction stories. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:22 PM EST

It looks like a ton of ‘must read’ titles are slated for 2019! Need more book shelves! #Read4Fun

In reply to @ShelfieTalk, @debcaletti

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 Books make great company at the beach or lake during the summer! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:23 PM EST

I have just recently started exploring memoirs - maybe the last year or so. #Read4Fun

In reply to @shereads22

shereads22 Nov 18 @ 7:23 PM EST

A1: Appetizer: poetry, Main Course: A5star rated book and Dessert: a funny easy read #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Nov 18 @ 7:23 PM EST

I’ve read books by Joe Hill (LOVED The Fireman), but sadly, nothing by @OwenKingwriter yet. #Read4Fun

In reply to @Dr_LMR, @StephenKing, @OwenKingwriter

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3 Books are a great way to escape from reality for a little while! #Read4Fun

MadisonPlummer8 Nov 18 @ 7:24 PM EST

A1: We have the same idea! #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun

WarrenReam Nov 18 @ 7:24 PM EST

A1: appetizer: picture books. A great way to get started. Main Course: Educational. Ones to help me with work. Dessert: any beach novel to let me escape to the warmth and pretend I’m sitting on the beach as well. #Read4Fun #EDUC502 @harryhanna

In reply to @read4funchat, @harryhanna

ShelfieTalk Nov 18 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3 I am thankful for the way books allow me to see myself and others in new ways and the connections I have made with people through a shared love of reading. #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:24 PM EST

They are making a movie or tv series of NOS4ATU. Loving the theme... #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @StephenKing, @OwenKingwriter

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3 Books make excellent gifts! Love giving and receiving books! #Read4Fun

jk_bergstrom Nov 18 @ 7:26 PM EST

A3: As a kid, my brother modeled #reading for pleasure...and in doing so, gave me a great gift for life! “What are you reading?” is a great conversation starter! I love conversations with teachers, students & colleagues about #books! #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:19 PM EST

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:27 PM EST

Could not agree more!! Always a great convo. I have engaged in great convos with strangers at the book store too! #Read4Fun

In reply to @jk_bergstrom

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:28 PM EST

Time flies! #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Nov 18 @ 7:28 PM EST

A3 #Read4Fun: So thankful that books help us to experience other people’s lives, other places, and situations. I particularly enjoy the conversations that these books can start!

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thank you for joining #Read4Fun Chat tonight! Hope to see you next time! Have a joy filled week!

shereads22 Nov 18 @ 7:29 PM EST

A3: I had stopped reading when I had kids because of how busy I was, The Poisonwood Bible was the first book I devoured after 4 years of no reading. I havent stopped since! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 18 @ 7:29 PM EST

Totally agree! Love all the connections found here related to books too. #Read4Fun

In reply to @GreenReads4Fun