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Tag Archives: YA
August Reading Update [2019]
At the end of each month, I love to look back on these posts to see what I read. This month’s post makes me a little sad because I didn’t read much at all. However, this was the second month … Continue reading
March ’17 Reading Update
This month I read 5 books, bringing my 2017 total to 12. The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison – I liked this mystery, though the ending came quickly and without enough detail for me. I really enjoy when an author … Continue reading
What I Read in 2016
I really enjoyed looking back at everything I read in 2015, so I knew I wanted to capture my list again at the end of this year. I also wanted to beat my record of 44 books read last year, … Continue reading
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Tagged #whyIwrite, Amy Illingworth, books, mystery, professional, read16in16, read17in17, reading, YA
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November Reading Update
This month I read a random mix of books! Heartburn by Nora Ephron – Although When Harry Met Sally has been one of my favorite movies for decades, I have never read anything written by the screen writer of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, education, grit, leadership, read16in16, reading, YA
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Early Collections
When I was in elementary and middle school, I was a collector. I collected stickers, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, charms (on bracelets and necklaces), and pins (on my oh-so-cool 80’s jean jacket). I collected pigs (stuffed animals, glass figurines, and many … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, collections, education, hobbies, journal, passion, Writing, YA
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October Reading Update
The best part of keeping a monthly/yearly reading log is that I can look back to see what books I’ve already read and when. I did this as an English teacher, as a model for my students, years ago. There … Continue reading
June Reading Update
Here are my reading experiences from this past month. This brings my 2016 total to 44. I read 44 in 2015, so I think I will be crushing that goal this year, for #read16in16. Never Go Back (#18) by Lee Child- … Continue reading
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April Reading Update
Here are the reading experiences I had this month. Field of Prey by John Sandford – Before I left for a recent vacation I downloaded this book by one of my favorite mystery writers. The books I read in March … Continue reading
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Tagged books, education, experience, fiction, mystery, read16in16, reading, YA
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Updated Book List
I thank #read15in15 for inspiring me to keep track of the books I read throughout this year. Since my last update, I have read 10 more books. I keep updating this list for my own future reference, but I’d love new … Continue reading
2015 Reading List Update 2
When 2015 began, I knew I would read more than 15 books in the year. As my doctoral program wrapped up, I found myself with a lot more free time in which to read for fun! I have enjoyed keeping … Continue reading