Maybe this can beat the book blues?

Right now I'm reading Eat, Pray Love for a book club I'm in, and I am not enjoying it. I don't want to say too much about that now, because I'll be writing a review, if and when I finish it.

BUT, today, while at school, several of my students are reading a novel for an 8th grade English class (that I'm not in as an aide) called Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. I have all these kids in Resource Room (Think a study hall that provides detailed assistance to kids with mild learning disabilities) who are reading it for their English class and need help on the homework assignments.

I went to the classroom teacher to see if she had an extra copy, and she did, so I took it home to read so I could actually help my special ed. kids with their work. And it's pretty good! I do realize it's a middle school novel but I am enjoying the story. And the kids thought it was "cool" that I would choose to read a book on my own time that would help them.

I've also been able to ask them questions about the story to "help" me (haha!) understand it, which just makes them better understand it, obviously. And it's cool to see them get all excited about a book- all because they want to see where I'm at and if I caught up with them.

So, I'm going to tandem read my book club choice and this kids novel and see if I can "get my read on" again.

Maggie

The Reading Blahs

I just can't into the reading groove right now. I have no idea if it's because I can't find a book that will hold my interest or if I just need a break from reading, which I couldn't believe.

Last year I read 117 books and I've already been a reader. Never in my life have I not been reading at least 2-3 books (or more) at a time, but right now I just can't seem to sit still and think. I either want to watch tv or see movies or do "folk art", like quilt or knit or sew.

I'm reading Half Broke Horses, which was a book I was really looking forward to but it's not holding my attention like I thought it would. And according to the blurb as well as all the reviews, it's just the sort of book I would LOVE any other time. The other book I'm reading is Eat, Pray, Love and I am completely NOT enjoy this at all, which makes no sense because it also seems like a book I should love- am I jealous of the author? Could be...

This time last year I had finished 2 novels and had started a third... I feel like such a failure. I really wasn't going to set a book reading goal this year but secretly, in my mind, set in my subconscious, I thought I would average 10 books a month, so the total should be 120. I thought that last year as well and I was shy three from my goal. At this rate I won't make 10 books for the year! OMG!

Maybe my reading timing is off??????

I have a pretty long list of what I want to read but right now--- nada! If anyone wants to give me a reading suggestion I'd be happy to read it- something light and fun please!