by Laurie McKay Harper Collins Childrens’ Books recently sent me two autographed copies of the first two installments in Laurie McKay’s fantasy series. The three-part series is marketed to children ages 8-12. McKay has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in biological oceanography, and works as a professor. If you think you know […]
As an active reader, book reviewer, blogger, but also a literature professor, I try to make sure I’m somewhat caught up on new reading trends and communities so I can share that information with my classes. The following article is adapted from one I recently wrote for my department. I hope it is of help […]
Beaty, Andrea – Rosie Revere, Engineer Becker, Aaron – Quest Becker, Aaron – Journey Behn, Aphra – Oroonoko Bell, Cece – El Deafo Bender, Mike – Awkward Family Photos Berenstain, Jan and Stan – The Berenstain Bears and the Substitute Teacher Berenstain, Jan and Stan – The Berenstain Bears and the Wild, Wild Honey Berenstain, […]
Jactionary is a book lover’s blog that includes book reviews, author interviews, recommendation lists, and general lifestyle posts. It is your new favorite webpage, I’m sure. I adore reading and all things book related. I received my PhD in English and have taught at the university level for many years. Getting to talk about books […]
I try to only recommend books that I have both read and truly enjoyed. Please feel free to share and post your list of memorable short books and novellas in the comments section below. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future and learns […]
Book Review – Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
by Harper Lee “Mr. Stone set a watchman in church yesterday. He should have provided me with one. I need a watchman to lead me around and declare what he seeth every hour on the hour. I need a watchman to tell me this is what a man says but this is what he means, […]