DEWEY’S 24 HR READATHON: 9:30 p.m. Check in

My last check in was at 3:30 p.m. today. Now it is 9:30 p.m.

I have been reading up a storm (pun intended) after a 5:30 break to sit outside and watch the weather forming, listening to the rubble of thunder and drink fruit smoothies made in the blender as a light supper treat, followed by a sample of the Halloween candy as dessert.

I have finished another novel in verse for Cybills consideration

This one was a good story as well as a coming of age story. I will discuss it later.

I lack only two short stories in

I see why Doctorow is considered the “master” of the short story genre. I am sure I will review this on either the wrap up for Dewey’s or in a separate post.

I am reading an e-book as well, historical fiction, written by a friend of my grandson, who recommended it to me. I am about three-fourths of the way through. I read three chapters on it this evening. (title and other information later)

I’m starting to feel sleepy, and will try to get a few hours sleep before continuing or waking early to achieve an hour or so before the ending deadline.

In the meantime, I have just begun an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald.

RAE

Author: Rae Longest

This year (2019) finds me with 50 plus years of teaching "under my belt." I have taught all levels from pre-K "(library lady" or "book lady"--volunteer) to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in my Advanced Writing class at the university where I have just completed 30 years. My first paying teaching job was junior high, and I spent 13 years with ages 12-13, the "difficult years." I had some of the "funnest" experiences with this age group. When I was no longer the "young, fun teacher," I taught in an elementary school setting before sixth graders went on to junior high, teaching language arts blocs, an assignment that was a "dream-fit" for me. After completing graduate school in my 40s, I went on to community college, then university teaching. Just as teaching is "in my blood," so is a passion for reading, writing, libraries, and everything bookish. This blog will be open to anyone who loves books, promotes literacy and wants to "come out and play." View all posts by Rae Longest

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