This week, I am featuring the 3 books I bought to add to my school library. The first two I am not posting a link/picture of. I bought 'Frankenstein' and 'The Strange Case of Mr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." These were $1 books from Target, and I thought would make a great addition to my Halloween display. They are easier adaptations, and perfect for some of my reluctant readers.
The final book was something my husband actually picked out. As a Gaiman fan, I thought this would be something fun. My library is seriously lacking in graphic novels, and I do want to add more to our system. Unfortunately, they are SO EXPENSIVE! My library is completely self-funded, so the only $ we get, comes from our annual book fair. As you can imagine, that money only goes so far. :-/
**Please note, ALL book covers on this blog link to their page on Goodreads.
The following books are books on NetGalley that I've had but forgotten about. (I fail! Sorry Netgalley!) These are books that I think would be good additions for my library, and I am reviewing them in hopes that I will buy them for that purpose.
I actually have quite a few book from my netgalley that I NEED to read/review. Does anyone know if there are any netgalley knockouts going on this month or next month? I'd love to participate!
Jenni
Interesting selection to say the least. Net Galley is awesome, but can be dangerous. Come check out my haul as well.
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Miranda's books have some of the prettiest covers but I haven't read any yet! Thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteRacing Savannah looks like a great contemp read. Have fun reading your books and thanks for dropping by my blog!
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Chel @ The Procrastinator's Corner
I haven't heard of these but they look interesting! Enjoy them :)
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read Catching Jordan for quite some time but still haven't got myself a copy, I hear it's really good though. Enjoy your reads. My STS
ReplyDeleteOh I love Neil Gaiman! Enjoy your books :)
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you have racing savannah. i really want to read it. but i haven't been approved yet and it's been months. i guess i'll just have to wait and buy it. fantastic books this week! happy reading :)
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-michelle @ Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks
Yeah! I don't get many approvals, but I think the fact that I work in a school library gives me the boost my blog stats lack. :-/ There are quite a few I really want, that I haven't heard back yet on. I really want the sequel to Scarlet (it will forever hold a dear place in my heart as that is the book I was reading when I applied to my job! One of the questions they asked was about the current book I was reading that was age appropriate for the library. They loved the idea of a female Will Scarlet!) but I have yet to hear anything back. :( Then sometimes, I get an approval months later, when I have no time to read the book! Go figure. Thanks for stopping by!
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I'm a high school librarian (also in charge of the middle school library) and a new follower of your lovely blog. I read your post about middle schoolers -- and I know exactly where you are coming from. I don't spend much time with them any more, but I used to....Happy reading and thanks for visiting Annette's Book Spot.
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DeleteI'm glad to meet more librarians! Sometimes I feel like there is a slight disconnect as to what librarians really do and what people perceive us as being. Middle School seems to be the 'worst' to try to get through as a librarian. In my district, this is the last grouping that will have scheduled library time. So trying to get students into a habit of reading, with their attitudes can be difficult. We will have to talk some time about new ideas in the library! I'd love to get some new perspectives!
Jenni
Neil's book looks awesome and I'm excited for Racing Savannah, too. Great haul and happy reading! Thanks for the follow. I'm following back via Bloglovin. :)
ReplyDeleteRacing Savannah? So jealous! I can't wait for that one! Happy reading :)
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So jealous that you got Racing Savannah.
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I haven't read any of Miranda Kenneally's books but I've heard a ton of great things about them! I love the simplicity of her covers, especially this one with the yellow books! I hope you enjoy all your books and thank you so much for stopping by my haul!
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DeleteI haven't actually seen any of these before. But Racing Savannah looks like my kind of read, I love tho yellow boots too! Happy reading :)
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