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It's Monday!

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 the list of everyone participating in this awesome meme!


This week I read:



This week I'm reading:

Rift was pushed aside last week, but I think I'll read it this week!
Prince of Wolves is on my phone, so it's a late night/early morning insomnia book...
Gamification -- I'm almost finished!
The Lost Prince -- I MUST READ IMMEDIATELY! 
As a huge fan of the Iron Fey series, I'm excited about this one!

I'm also re-reading READY PLAYER ONE...well, I'm letting Wil Wheaton read it to me on the audio version.  I don't listen to audio books much but I'm trying to work this one in!

Happy Monday and happy reading!
(To all my friends in the path of Sandy & Frankenstorm, stay safe and enjoy your reading time!)


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  1. Cardboard looks pretty interesting. I haven't read any of Cassandra Clare's books yet, I feel like I'm missing out on a lot! :)

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  2. I just picked up a Janet Evanovich novel this week. I haven't read an adult novel in a while, so I thought the change in pace might be nice. Looks like you read a nice mix of YA, Adults novels, and professional books.

    My update for It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

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  3. I really like The Lost Prince. Interesting new characters and a glance at old favs! I am slowly working my way through the Stephanie Plum series. Just finished 7. There are so many...
    Here's what I am working on http://wp.me/pzUn5-1he

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  4. I listened to Wil Wheaton read Ready Player One. Was ironically awesome when he mentioned himself. I listened to the last part while on a long road trip and apparently drifted off for a very important 20 minutes near the end. #bigoops #missedamajorplotpoint
    I have the MiniLessons book but haven't read it yet.

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  5. I'm trying to get my hands on CARDBOARD, but it's being passed from student to student too quickly! Such a great problem to have.
    How are you liking the LevelUp challenges and books? I really wanted to participate, but...time.

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  6. Ooo... Wil Wheaton does the audio? I may have to pick that up as an audio book!

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  7. Thanks everyone for the comments! :)

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