I don't read as many adult books when school is in session. I read a lot of children's lit. as I like to keep my classroom library up to date. When the Newberrys get announced in January, I'll order them all right away. I'd estimate I spend a least $1,000 a year just on books for my classroom. Contrary to what some people think, I do actually care about my students. I have a lot who profess to dislike reading, although the diagnostic tests I've done say they are capable. Research shows that so much of our vocabulary growth comes from reading. So I'm always on the look out for books to "hook" them. I no longer have enough space on my classroom bookshelves for all the books I have. I do have multiple copies of some things so those are in storage.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving break because we're heading to Maine to visit family. Lots of time on a plane means lots of reading. I recently discovered Mira Grant, definitely what I would describe as brain candy for adults. I've read the first two of the Newsflesh series, just got the third one from the library and I'm in the middle of Parasite right now. I'm in the queue for a set of the Dresden Files and The Girl with All the Gifts. I'm hoping I get them before break.

Veronica