tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post7834603244711843799..comments2023-10-05T01:36:11.563+09:00Comments on Okaasan Mommy: Best Books 2008 or "What Did I Have the Time to Read?"Coffeegrljphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11296553557331594645noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-28828104455563899412009-01-01T17:37:34.407+09:002009-01-01T17:37:34.407+09:0050 books is still such an awesome effort consideri...50 books is still such an awesome effort considering you have a little one! I didn`t know you were a YA librarian- that is so cool.<br><br>I like the sound of Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells us About the Mind- will have to remember it. I am reading a good book about raising billingual kids at the moment but there are not many options for books here in Brisbane on that topic.<br><br>Happy Reading in 2009!Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391030748931575341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-73809445441788232142009-01-02T04:05:48.710+09:002009-01-02T04:05:48.710+09:00Wow, I'm impressed! My reading life has been ...Wow, I'm impressed! My reading life has been sadly neglected since Bean has been born. I am currently engaged in a love/hate relationship with the "Twilight" series. My favorite book this year is "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby" because I'm pretty sure it saved my life. :)Sunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964875388384777306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-46864908205712827702009-01-02T08:40:26.002+09:002009-01-02T08:40:26.002+09:00I read I think five things by Diana Gabaldon (in t...I read I think five things by Diana Gabaldon (in the Outlander series) and that took a while (since they're 1000 pages each). I read a ton but I don't remember a lot else in particular. I get it all from the library so it's harder to keep track.<br><br>My step-father is a librarian!Antropólogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01720065905801369495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-48356663847632131592009-01-02T09:43:06.819+09:002009-01-02T09:43:06.819+09:00Lulu - have you seen http://www.biculturalfamily.o...Lulu - have you seen http://www.biculturalfamily.org ?<br>There are some resources and articles on their site as well.<br><br>CJ - I hear you! We relied heavily on Ferber's ideas to get us through some challenging times. Also had a love/hate relationship with Twilight. Loved the first one (although Bella annoyed me sometimes) and the second wasn't too bad, but by the 3rd I just didn't have the interest anymore. I do love me some vampires, werewolves and fairies.<br><br>Eva - I had to start writing things down because I've always been a huge library borrower. I'd borrow and then forget what I read and borrow the same thing again - LOL! It helped to have a list of what I'd actually read. Yay for librarians!Coffeegrljapanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848101070810301786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-73641245503393659882009-01-03T09:07:56.211+09:002009-01-03T09:07:56.211+09:00Hey there!!! How about adding to the new years Res...Hey there!!! How about adding to the new years Resolution "Must find Decafe" hahah "wink"! <br><br>I hope you are well and I sure missed your posts! My reading.. has been sadly limited to graduate books (boring) except for my Photo shop course, and the books mum brought over... I tend to read online. The latest book I've read was "Certain Girls", I am a huge Jennifer Weiner fan! I really want to read "the robber bride"!Girl Japan: April Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02328099990422512940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-12311992546028417412009-01-04T09:21:33.855+09:002009-01-04T09:21:33.855+09:00Lovely list! I'm definitely going to check out...Lovely list! I'm definitely going to check out the Ellington book. One of my favorite books ever was written by Shange - "for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf." Have you read it? I did the last Lady in Red monologue in a literary competition in high school and ended up getting a scholarship from that performance. I also directed the whole choreopoem for a high school one-act play competition and the team won the regional meet and placed fifth at state. I seriously know that whole book by heart. I love it. I didn't know that she wrote kiddie lit, so I'm certainly going to buy it for my kids. <br><br>I'd also love to hear what else you recommend for YA. I'm always on the lookout for more books to add to my 8th grade classroom bookshelves. :)Kymberlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865232770753428076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809924206725113744.post-73107303398618397422009-01-05T11:20:54.216+09:002009-01-05T11:20:54.216+09:00Kymberli -I have never read "for colored girl...Kymberli -<br>I have never read "for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf" but when I was in college I saw it performed. It was amazing! When I read the Ellington book, I didn't realize the author was the same until I got to the back flap in the book and read the "about the author" segment. I'll keep you (and the 8th graders!) in mind for future reference. Here in Japan I'm having a terrible time coming by a wide selection of books for middle and teen readers but I do what I can. Also, anytime you're looking for a particular niche/style of book (i.e. kids who like to read "x" title or about "y" subject matter) let me know and I'll see what I can do. That's always easier than blanket recommendations.Coffeegrljapanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848101070810301786noreply@blogger.com