It's Summertime! Let's read like crazy!

I'm into my summer reading mode and having a really great time! I've read three books so far and two of them were awesome! If you haven't read Before I Fall yet, by Lauren Oliver, what the heck are you waiting for?! It was fabulous. One of those books where you immediately put yourself in the place of the main character and start thinking "have I done things like that?" and "holy cow, what would I do?" I loved it! It made me think and consider things I've done in my life. Wow. Not the ending I wanted, but still a good ending. Can't wait for more from this author! I think this will be my book talk book for the 9th graders this year. It was that good!

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

I know I like a book when I can't stop thinking about its characters. What's going to happen to them next? What are they doing right now? They're constantly on my mind. I've just started reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett and it's the story of three women living in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement, 1962. Great story. Great characters. Kind of reminds me of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I can hardly wait to see what happens next!

I love reading!

I love to read. I always have. And I love to share what I'm reading with others. There's nothing more satisfying than recommending a title to someone and having them come back to tell you how much they've loved reading the book. It makes me positively giddy! I have been recommending books to people all my life. How can you keep a great story to yourself? Becoming a librarian was just the next logical step. Who knew you could get paid for doing something that just comes naturally to you? They say to be happy in life you just need to know what you love and then find a way to make a living out of it. I'll let you in on a little secret...I'd do this for free.