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I couldn't possibly wait any longer for "Mockingjay".  Starting to think it's probably a bit old for my grade 6/7 class.  But I enjoy it and that's enough justification for me :)

"Lost in the Barrens" sounds like it will pair really nicely with the grade 6 First Nations unit.  Eew...I talk about lesson planning the way people talk about wine and food.

Alan Bradley's latest made me break my no hardcover rule (yikes, I've been breaking that rule a lot lately).

After reading Mama's comments I decided to check out the fantastic T.S. Spivet.

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So I went a little crazy shopping online...but some can be justified (see above)

Click the title for purchasing info (also links to author / book websites)

Angleberger - The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

 book website

 An odd little book for young adults - I'm hoping it will snag some readers :)

Goldman - The Princess Bride

A classic!!! I need to read this one in a jiffy (I know, I know...I saw the movie as a youngster and loved it, so I'm assuming the book is way fantastico)

Oppel - Airborn

author website

Heard really good things about this award winner.  However it is on a lot of lists of "books for boys" and this rubs me the wrong way, but that is another whole can of worms.

Truss - Eats, Shoots and Leaves

author website

 Given my love for wordplay and grammar, I'm hoping this one lives up to my expectations.

Satrapi - The Complete Persepolis

 publisher's website

Never really got into the graphic novel scene, but a lot of YA books are headed this way, and this story sounds evocative.

Gaiman (editor) - Stories

editor's website

Not sure how I stumbled upon this little gem, but I do love short stories and this one packs a punch.  Oh wait a tic, it must be through "Coraline".  A book which I haven't yet read.  Oh well, I have a good feeling about both :)

Martel - Life of Pi

publisher's website

I haven't read this award winner yet,  but I have no doubts that is will astound and amaze...okay, well maybe not that, but I'm psyched to start.

 

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Ooh!  Trashy celeb news in hardcover!  This glorious day's mail brought me bills, investment opportunities (yeah right) and a NEW BOOK!

So lately, I've been double-dipping (yes, I do that with food AND books)...I'm reading "The Passage" and to banish my shame for not having read it earlier, "The Catcher in the Rye". 

I have to say, so far, not really enjoying "The Catcher in the Rye" quite yet, although I've been warned that it is a slow starter.  Anyway, I'm going to put a pause on dear Holden for now to blast through "Hollywood Stories" by S. Schochet.  The author is a tour guide in Hollywood, and in this book he dishes about the truth you've never heard about your favourite celebs.  I have a sneaky feeling that this will be a super quick read.

Here is a link to find out more about "Hollywood Stories", although I think you get the gist of it by the title.  http://www.hollywoodstories.com/

Full disclosure - this book was received from publisher

PS  Have you checked out goodreads.com yet?  It is an awesome site to keep track of your books; which to read, make notes as you progress through your books, and most importantly talk to others about books!  Very helpful site for bibliophiles like me ;)