Things that I read during Things that I read during personal reading this year personal reading this year

(2013-2014)(2013-2014)

By By Mr. JacksonMr. Jackson

These are in no particular order:These are in no particular order:Readicide,Readicide,by Kelly Gallagherby Kelly Gallagher– This may not be of interest to most students, but Gallagher gives This may not be of interest to most students, but Gallagher gives

good reasons to do personal reading and one-pagers.good reasons to do personal reading and one-pagers.

Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, by Lynne Trussby Lynne Truss– A hilarious look at the absurdity of our language and how we A hilarious look at the absurdity of our language and how we

mis-use it.mis-use it.

Band of BrothersBand of Brothers, by Stephen Ambrose, by Stephen Ambrose– I re-read this because I read it too fast the first time. It is the I re-read this because I read it too fast the first time. It is the

story of the 101story of the 101stst Airborne division in WWII. Preceded the HBO Airborne division in WWII. Preceded the HBO mini-series.mini-series.

The Enemy, The Enemy, by Charlie Higsonby Charlie Higson– This was our one book, one school this year. Mainly about This was our one book, one school this year. Mainly about

escaping from zombies. It was entertaining.escaping from zombies. It was entertaining.

I also enjoyed these booksI also enjoyed these books

Catching FireCatching Fire, by Suzanne Collins, by Suzanne Collins– I really enjoyed this sequel to I really enjoyed this sequel to The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games. .

Can’t wait to see the movie eventually.Can’t wait to see the movie eventually.

MockingjayMockingjay, by Suzanne Collins, by Suzanne Collins– The last of the series is a little darker than the first two The last of the series is a little darker than the first two

(if that is possible), but it was probably necessary. (if that is possible), but it was probably necessary.

The Chronicles of NarniaThe Chronicles of Narnia (7 books), by C.S. (7 books), by C.S. LewisLewis– Reading the whole series was a little frustrating, but Reading the whole series was a little frustrating, but

definitely worth it in the end. It crosses many genres.definitely worth it in the end. It crosses many genres.

More books that I read…More books that I read…Calico JoeCalico Joe, by John Grisham, by John Grisham– This was not what I expected. It was kind of about baseball, but This was not what I expected. It was kind of about baseball, but

really about life and redemption.really about life and redemption.

The PunchThe Punch, by John Feinstein, by John Feinstein– Mr. Danz loaned me this book about a horrific injury that a pro Mr. Danz loaned me this book about a horrific injury that a pro

baskeball player received in the 70’s. It changed everyone baskeball player received in the 70’s. It changed everyone involved and pro sports in general.involved and pro sports in general.

A 1000 Mile Walk on the BeachA 1000 Mile Walk on the Beach, by Loreen Niewenhuis, by Loreen Niewenhuis– This story mostly takes place in Michigan. The author walks This story mostly takes place in Michigan. The author walks

around one of the Great Lakes. around one of the Great Lakes.

Lone SurvivorLone Survivor, by Marcus Luttrell, by Marcus Luttrell– Preston Lynch let me borrow this book, and I’m glad that he did. Preston Lynch let me borrow this book, and I’m glad that he did.

The author describes his harrowing experiences in Afghanistan.The author describes his harrowing experiences in Afghanistan.

And even more books that I read…And even more books that I read…

On WritingOn Writing, by Stephen King, by Stephen King– I re-read this almost every year. If you want to be a writer, you I re-read this almost every year. If you want to be a writer, you

should read it.should read it.

The Girl Who Loved Tom GordonThe Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, by Stephen King, by Stephen King– King does a great job getting inside the mind of a 9-year old girl King does a great job getting inside the mind of a 9-year old girl

who is lost on the Appalachian Trail. who is lost on the Appalachian Trail.

MiseryMisery, by Stephen King, by Stephen King– I’m still in progress reading this book, but it is awesome! I had I’m still in progress reading this book, but it is awesome! I had

seen the movie, but the book is so much more.seen the movie, but the book is so much more.

The ShiningThe Shining, by Stephen King, by Stephen King– Mr. Casey King loaned me this book, but it is so creepy, I had to Mr. Casey King loaned me this book, but it is so creepy, I had to

put it aside for a little while. I hope to get back to it now that it is put it aside for a little while. I hope to get back to it now that it is staying light longer.staying light longer.

The last couple booksThe last couple books

Annie’s GhostsAnnie’s Ghosts, by Steve Luxenberg, by Steve Luxenberg– I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a

mystery involving the author’s mother and the mystery involving the author’s mother and the old “Eloise” mental hospital in Westland on old “Eloise” mental hospital in Westland on Michigan Avenue.Michigan Avenue.

A Whack on the Side of the HeadA Whack on the Side of the Head, by , by Roger Von OechRoger Von Oech– I try to read this about every year or so to I try to read this about every year or so to

come up with some new ideas in the come up with some new ideas in the classroom and in life.classroom and in life.

That’s All Folks!That’s All Folks!

Pick out some good ones this summer!Pick out some good ones this summer!