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WHAT I AM READING

“Free time is a terrible thing to waste. Read a book.”

— E.A. Bucchianeri

Latest Just-For-Fun Reads

C

Kind of annoying but fun easy read.

A++

Such a innovative story telling. I love this fantastic novel about a father saving his daughter.

C

I stuck with it but it was a bit of a chore for me.

A -

Lots of laughs

A+

Such a touching story. Not sure how many times I cried.

A -

Girl power!

A

I was so scared reading this but it I had to know what came next.

A-

Family Draaaama and a little romance.

A+

I love anything referencing old Hollywood!

A

I was upset at the daughter at times but it was such a crazy story.

A++

So different and wonderfully written.

A+

Interesting social commentary and of course, DRAMA

A+

Drama and fun!

A-

Super sad and tragic. But super good.

B+

Just a fun read. Nothing too deep.

A

Fun twists and fantastical turns

B

I was not a fan of the son and the intense teenage love. Loved the random facts about honey.

B

Interesting concept and was well written

A

Scary

A

Exciting!

A+++ LOVE this story.

A+++ LOVE this story.

Includes dog thoughts. Yes please!

A+ I love a good murder mystery!

A+ I love a good murder mystery!

A - Really makes you think

A - Really makes you think

A

Kind of fun groundhogs day type story

B

I finished because I needed the completeness of it. But I wasn’t particularly moved by this book.

A+++

Such a fun story full of heart. PAGE TURNER!

A -

Loved the story but not a fan of the long winded sentence and paragraphs structure that went on and on and on and on.

Karin Slaughter - ALL BOOKS

Karin Slaughter - ALL BOOKS

I’ve read all of Karin Slaughter’s books and they are all thrilling! A++++

A+++

I identified so much with this book! Felt like I was writing some of it.

A

For those who really want to know everything about GW. But also, the drama!

A

Just a little refresher on CTR. Easy to comprehend and relatable.

B+ - Fun ride!

C

I wanted to like it but found the lead character unlikeable.

A+

Heart-warming and -breaking.

A

Started out slow but insightful.

B-

Kind of a bummer but interesting.

A++

A thrilling ride!

A-

Though I loved the first one more, this book was still very fun!

A+

Master story telling. Thrilling!

A

So well written and complex. I wish it seemed more far fetched but it kept me up at night with worry.

A-

So much drama

A

Dark and scary

A+

Beautiful and thought provoking.

A+

Such great creative writing that keeps you on your toes.

B

Fun read but not particularly deep. I’m not too interested in Influencer culture.

B

Interesting and worth a read.

A+: So much fun! But the food makes me hungry.

A+: So much fun! But the food makes me hungry.

B: Hokey but fun.

B: Hokey but fun.

A: Classic pandemic long read but a bit long winded.

A: Classic pandemic long read but a bit long winded.

A+: Gladwell is always interesting. Success just doesn't happen!

A+: Gladwell is always interesting. Success just doesn't happen!

A+: Thrilling and scary page turner of a book.

A+: Thrilling and scary page turner of a book.

Solid B: I had a hard time believing Dr. Shields could control Jessica so much.

Solid B: I had a hard time believing Dr. Shields could control Jessica so much.

I felt Jessica was a super strong character.

A++

A -

A -

A++

A+++ LOVE this story.

A+ I love a good murder mystery!

A - Really makes you think

A+++

A -

Karin Slaughter - ALL BOOKS

A+++

B+ - Fun ride!

A++

A+: So much fun! But the food makes me hungry.

B: Hokey but fun.

A: Classic pandemic long read but a bit long winded.

A+: Gladwell is always interesting. Success just doesn't happen!

A+: Thrilling and scary page turner of a book.

Solid B: I had a hard time believing Dr. Shields could control Jessica so much.

Join a Book Club

I just joined the LA Times Book Club (@latimesbooks) and I have a couple little Book Pairs with friends and family. I have found it rewarding to share the experience.

Latino Outdoors – Connecting community y cultura with the outdoors runs a book club centered on la raza. You can join by emailing: libros@latinooutdoors.org

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Indelible Leadership: Always Leave Them Learning

Indelible Leadership: Always Leave Them Learning

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

Somebody Else's Kids: The True Story of Four Problem Children and One Extraordinary Teacher

Somebody Else's Kids: The True Story of Four Problem Children and One Extraordinary Teacher

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