Anyone within earshot of me last week could tell I was under the weather--I completely lost my voice by Tuesday afternoon! Instead of coming home to read and relax, I came home to collapse, tired from coughing all night.
All that is to say--I didn't get a lot of reading done. But I'm on the mend now, and picking up a re-read that I need to do for some librarian homework--Willodeen, one of our Bluebonnet Award Nominees.
Willodeen was a late summer read for me, so I definitely need to revisit it for my homework. I'm already making connections with details I skimmed over the first time--the dedication to Mother Earth, and the opening quote by Greta Thunberg, for instance: "I have learned you are never too small to make a difference." They make more sense now, remembering the strong ecological, conservationist message Applegate skillfully weaves into the story. I'm also thankful for the short chapters--perfect for my stunted attention span as I get over this illness.
It's Monday, and I'm reading a book for the second time and looking forward to new noticings as I go along. Do you reread books often? If so, what do you get from the repetition?
Close to finishing the Di Vinci Code. An exciting story after which Kathie & I will watch the movie. I hope you are feeling better. I was worried about ya. COVID seems to be able to attack differently each time. I was praying you weren't getting it. Annual Medicare Review for me today. Previous reviews have been me answering questions to
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