Monthly Archives: December 2007

Aaaaah

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Abby

There’s nothing like a vacation, even a vacation that’s only four days long.  In amongst many wonderful visits with family, Jim and I were good and lazy over the long weekend, reading (both of us) and playing guitar (Jim) and … Continue reading →

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Snow blues

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Abby

It’s going to be a tough winter.  Too much snow already, and way, way too cold already.  Pippa, our heat-loving cat, positioned herself on top of the heating vent this morning, giving me a baleful look that said, “I’m cold, dammit.  … Continue reading →

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The Fairy-Tale Detectives, part II

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Abby

The 5th grade book group has completed its evolution, and it’s fantastic.  Yesterday we had eight kids (the ninth got the week wrong, and was sad to have missed the group), all of whom were bursting with enthusiasm and totally … Continue reading →

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Elmo

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Abby

Elmo came to visit last Thursday – he made the trip all the way from Sesame Street to our library.  Before Elmo came out to say hi to his fans, I read two short stories about him (not the best stories … Continue reading →

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The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Abby

This week’s book group book is The Fairy-Tale Detectives, first in the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley.  I brought this series into the library after hearing about it from a very well-read young lady who raved to me about … Continue reading →

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1 day, 2 book groups

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Abby

Of Wintersmith and Clementine, one book was a hit, and one book was a flop.  Any guesses as to which was which? Once again, I demonstrated my deep understanding of the appeal of children’s and young adult literature: my opinions … Continue reading →

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Slogging along

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Abby

Not much of an entry today, since I’m still slogging through Wintersmith.  And I don’t mean slogging in a derogatory way; it’s just a thick, dense, meaty book, and I haven’t been able to skim through it.  But I do … Continue reading →

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Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Abby

Christmas is on a Tuesday this year, and Tuesday is book group day, so I’m having to double up on book groups this week.  The third grade book group will be meeting from 4:00 to 4:30, then the teen book … Continue reading →

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Clementine

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Abby

Oh dear.  Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I’ve been recommending Clementine by Sara Pennypacker (illustrations by Marla Frazee) to coworkers, patrons, and friends for quite a while now.  Of course, I hadn’t actually read it, but I’d read all of … Continue reading →

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