#SundayStatus: I'd Know You Anywhere

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

I've narrowed down my three books from last week to just one for now.

I'd Know You Anywhere

Laura Lippman
William Morrow, 2010
Source: borrowed

Eliza Benedict has moved on with her life, but when she receives a letter from the man who held her captive as a teenager, she's torn back into the past.  He saw a picture of her and her husband in the paper and found someone who would write a letter for him and send it to her from jail.  She's not sure how to handle this, but Walter is set to be executed soon for the murder of the other young girls he killed.

I started this earlier on in the week, but haven't had a chance to really delve into it, so that's about all I know.  One thing that's bothering me right now is the voice.  It's a story told in both present day and through flashbacks and it isn't the flashbacks that are bothering me, but the present day parts from the main character's point of view.  Sometimes it seems to skip around, but not quite and I find myself pulled back for a moment wondering whose point of view we're getting and what's going on. The flashbacks seem much more grounded. Can't tell if this is going to pan out and there is a reason for it, but I'll let you know when I finish.

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Sunday Status: Three books at once? Oh my!

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

~At Home~

On Writing

by Stephen King
Simon & Schuster Scribner, 2000
Source: library

I'm almost finished.  I've found it really difficult to read anything this past week with all the work I have at school.  I had hoped to have it finished by Friday.  Alas, I am not there yet, but tonight!  Tonight will be the night.

Here's a secret:  I've never read anything by Stephen King other than The Body.  I love his thoughts on writing and the writing process.  Most likely he would yell at me and all my excuses for not spending time writing.  One day.  One day I'll get it together.  And I'm going to add one of his books to my TBR for this year.  Not sure which one yet.

~At School~

The Neptune Project 
Polly Holyoke
Disney/Hyperion, 2013
Source: A student lent this to me

I will honest, based on the back cover I don't have much hope that I'll enjoy this one, but I'm going to give it a try.  My hope is that it surprises me.  The idea is that a group of kids have been genetically altered to have some of the qualities of dolphins and when they're told, they're not too happy about it.  Then they're sent on some trip to help save the world.  I've only read a few pages so far, so I really only know the back of the book!
Check out the Goodreads page.

~Listening To~

The Thing About Jellyfish
Ali Benjamin
Read by Sarah Franco
Little Brown Young Readers, 2015
Source: purchased

I'm listening to this one as I walk.  It's my motivation to get me moving a bit more this month.  It's still so incredibly cold and I will have to wake up super early to do so, but I'm hoping to motivate myself at least twice a week and once on the weekend.  Then I can also listen to a book.

Today I got in an hour of listening/walking and so far it's interesting.  Suzy's best friend died in an accident at the end of the summer and now she's stopped talking.  By choice.  Because she needs to keep her words to herself.  Told through her current experiences and flashbacks to her younger childhood, Suzy is trying to make her way through seventh grade and has a theory about why her friend died.  She refuses to believe that some things just happened and she's going to find out the truth--using the scientific method.

Really looking forward to more.  So hopefully I get out there and walk!!

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#SundayStatus: The Shadow Throne and Up to This Pointe

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

This week is when my reading life will probably slow down a bit.  We're back into the swing of school again and my first responses are due this week, which means I'll be cutting into my reading time with grading.  I feel like I have a good start, though, and am hoping it will carry me through to February/March.

The Shadow Throne
Jennifer Nielsen
Scholastic Press, 2014
Source: purchased for my classroom library

I'm so excited to finally finish this series!  I had to read it next because I have three students who are either reading the first two or waiting for me to put this one in my library.

Jaron is at it again, making stupid decisions and realizing that only moments afterwards.  There's lots of actions and a lot of surprises and I'm only about half way through the book.  I've already laughed, cried, and gasped out loud.




Up to This Pointe

Jennifer Longo
Random House for Young Readers, 2016
Source: ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I requested this from Netgalley because it's about a dancer.  I've only just started it and know that she's in Antarctica--that's it!

Here is the Goodreads blurb:

Harper is a dancer. She and her best friend, Kate, have one goal: becoming professional ballerinas. And Harper won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of The Plan, not even the boy she and Kate are both drawn to.

Harper is a Scott. She’s related to Robert Falcon Scott, the explorer who died racing to the South Pole. So when Harper’s life takes an unexpected turn, she finagles (read: lies) her way to the icy dark of McMurdo Station . . . in Antarctica. Extreme, but somehow fitting—apparently she has always been in the dark, dancing on ice this whole time. And no one warned her. Not her family, not her best friend, not even the boy who has somehow found a way into her heart.

Up to this Pointe is available for purchase on Tuesday!  If I can get far enough, check back then for a blurb about what I think!

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#SundayStatus

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.


The Girl Who Threw Butterflies
Mick Cochrane
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2009
Source: borrowed

A student leant me this book earlier in the year, really excited for me to read it.  It's about a girl whose father has died and their bond had always been baseball--not softball. Her mom is mess, trying to keep it together, but not very well according to Molly. Now, six months after his death, she's not interested in trying out for softball.  She's going to try for baseball.

Just started this on Friday and so I didn't get very far.  So far you can tell both Molly and her mom are grieving for Molly's father, but in their own ways.  They haven't figured out how to talk to one another about it. I'm not a sports book person, but I'm thinking (*hoping*) there will be enough in this that isn't sports related that I'll be able to enjoy it.



The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein
Harper Collins, 2008
Source: public library

Literally just started this before I started writing this.  I have read one chapter and I'm intrigued.  I've had people telling me to read this for awhile, but I just never got around to it.  So I've jumped in and here we go!  So far, Enzo's voice seems pretty strong and loveable.  I hope that being a dog person isn't a prerequisite for loving this book.



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#Sunday Status: Alistair Grim's Odd Aquaticum

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Alistair Grim's Odd Aquaticum
Gregory Funaro
Disney Hyperion, January 5, 2016
Source: ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review


I started this unaware that was the second book in a series when I requested it, but it hasn't been much of an issue so far.  I'm only about 80 pages or so in but I feel sufficiently caught up due to the back story that has been included.

Told from the point of view of Grubb, a young boy who up until recently was a chimney sweep, we are being introduced to the world of the Odditorium, a giant flying house (?), balloon (?), palace (?) filled with all sorts of odd items.  Many of them are dangerous and filled with magic.  There are also banshees, fairies, and talking pocket watches on board.  Grubb has only recently discovered that his father is THE Alistair Grim, inventor, wizard, collector, and captain of the Odditorium.  Now he is not only his son, but his apprentice as well and they are trying to outwit the evil Prince Nightshade, who may have been involved in a number of crimes and mysterious deaths all connected back to Alistair Grim and Grub.

So far so good.  This book will come on Tuesday and so far it seems like a great read for middle grades.  I think it would be great as a read aloud for younger readers also, but I haven't decided on that just yet.

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I'm also still reading Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen.  Check out my #Sunday Status on it from last week or the week before.

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#SundayStatus: Never Let Me Go and Touching Spirit Bear

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

Never Let Me Go 

Kazuo Ishiguro

Vintage Books, 2010

Source: purchased

I am really enjoying the voice of Kathy as I read this.  I am hoping she changes and grows a bit more.  I saw the movie a few years ago, but I barely remember it, although reading the book is bringing back some bits and pieces of it.  Even so, I can't remember what really happens, just snippets of moments come to mind. 

Kathy is a caretaker for friends after they undergo donations.  She chooses when she has the chance so that she cannot with them.  There are many flashbacks and flipping in and out of the present to different parts of her past.  Although it isn't confusing, I'm waiting to feel fully immersed in the story so that hopefully it isn't so noticeable.  

Touching Spirit Bear

Ben Mikaelsen

Scholastic, 2001

Source: my classroom library

This is a re-read for me.  I read this quite awhile ago, although I don't remember when because I never put it into my Goodreads shelf.  I'm preparing myself now to read it aloud to my sixth graders.  I haven't decided yet if it's appropriate to do that for this group of kids because I read it such a long time ago that I need to really delve in and also look for possible inappropriate sections.  

I am already reminded of how great a book this is, with Cole's anger all firey and bursting out of him.  I love the symbolism and how easily it lends itself to discussion of anger and fear and dealing with those emotions.  I have so many directions I can go with this as we read.  My goal is to make connections to Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and our theme of survival that we'll be studying next semester.  Let's see if I can do it!

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#Sunday Status: Serafina and the Black Cloak

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Serafina and the Black Cloak

Robert Beatty

Disney Hyperion, 2015

Source: purchased

I haven't read too much of this yet--I've been working on finishing of The Son of Neptune instead.  o far, I'm loving the main character.  Serafina is wild and strong and intelligent and endearing.  I've come to this conclusion after reading only one chapter.  She seems fabulous, though, and I'm excited to find out more about her.

Not yet started:

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro

Vintage Books, 2010

Source: purchased

I'll be starting Never Let Me Go sometime this week.  I'm looking forward to it. 

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Sunday Status: In Between

I literally just finished The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi.  It was a bit terrifying and took me a long time to read--a little too long--but a decent read.

I'm also still reading The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan.  It was a book total check last week at school, which means I don't get to read during Silent Reading Time at school, so I'm still not too far into that book.

The book I'm planning on starting this evening is Serafina and the Black Coat by Robert Beatty.   I've been hearing some great things and although it did not win in the Goodreads Choice Awards, it was in the finals.  So I'm looking forward to reading this one.

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Sunday Status: The Son of Neptune and The Water Knife

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

This week was rough on reading time. You would think that with a five hour drive on Wednesday and Saturday, plus all this time off that I could have gotten at least two books read. However that doesn't take into account a two year old who didn't nap in the car on the way there and visiting a house with very nice furniture and other items that meant constant supervision and when it wasn't my turn, it was time to visit. Plus she slept with us at the hotel. No time to read. I felt lucky to get to shower alone this week. But I'm thankful for family who is generous with food and hospitality and finding places to take our two year old so she could run off all the sugar and carbs. It was a lovely time with family. 

So with little time to read I'm not much further in The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi. It is not an easy read, but I'm still interested. I will finish this week. 

I'm also reading The Son of Neptune Rick Riordan. I'm not too far into it, but in this Heroes of Olympus book, we're back with Percy who has lost all memories of his past but his name and an image of Annabeth. Looking forward to finding out what's going on. 

What are you reading now? 

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Sunday Status: The Water Knife and Pieces of Why

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about it as I go along.

It's been a month!  I've been out of commission for the past month or so as I struggled to get ahead of my school work and back on track.  I'm still not there, but I'm getting there.  So I have a couple of reviews that I need to write as I start to get back into my reading and writing routine.  

The Water Knife

by Paolo Bacigalupi

Publisher: Knopf, 2015

Source: purchased

I've been waiting to read this and started it a few weeks ago, but have had a difficult time really motivating myself to read much of anything, much less something so heavy.  However, I'm finally getting into it and it's terrifying.  Set in a future where water is like gold and the southwestern states are basically in war with one another over the rights to what water there is, I've met three characters who are all tied to this water war in their own way.  

I love post-apocalyptic books, but I'm afraid that this is just way too real!  I will finish it, but I'm terrified of what I will find when it's over.  I'm hoping that there will be some bit of hope at the end, but I'm not so sure that will happen and I'm only about 50 pages into a 400 page book!  

Pieces of Why

by K.L. Going

Publisher: Kathy Dawson Books, 2015

Source: student suggested

A student of mine wrote about this book in her responses recently and I responded that I was curious about the book and she let me borrow it.  So far I'm finding it really interesting as we following Tia who has just learned the truth about her father's incarceration, and she's reeling from it.  With her best friend by her side, though, she might be able to work her way through all these emotions and find out the real truth.

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Sunday Status: Our Endless Numbered Days

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Our Endless Numbered Days
Claire Fuller
Tin House Books, 2015
Source: Purchased

"'How will we get home, Papa, without a tent?' I said to his back.  He turned around looked at me, confused for a second, but then understanding.
'We are home, Punzel,' he said (144)."

I'm still working on this one from last week.  It's a slow read.  It's going back and forth between the present time and what she's remembering from her past.  Each time we're in the present something new is revealed--something terrifying.  This isn't a scary book (at least not yet) but even from the description you know that something not good happened.  As I read, it becomes more and more apparent that it's probably going to be worse than I had thought.  I need to know what happened to Peggy, but I also don't want to know.


So here's the description from Goodreads:
Peggy Hillcoat is eight years old when her survivalist father, James, takes her from their home in London to a remote hut in the woods and tells her that the rest of the world has been destroyed. Deep in the wilderness, Peggy and James make a life for themselves. They repair the hut, bathe in water from the river, hunt and gather food in the summers and almost starve in the harsh winters. They mark their days only by the sun and the seasons.

When Peggy finds a pair of boots in the forest and begins a search for their owner, she unwittingly begins to unravel the series of events that brought her to the woods and, in doing so, discovers the strength she needs to go back to the home and mother she thought she’d lost.

After Peggy's return to civilization, her mother learns the truth of her escape, of what happened to James on the last night out in the woods, and of the secret that Peggy has carried with her ever since.

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Sunday Status: These Shallow Graves and Our Endless Numbered Days

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These Shallow Graves
Jennifer Donnelly
Random House Delacorte, October 27th, 2015
Source: ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

"For the first time that night, Jo was not just nervous or anxious, but genuinely afraid (178)."

Josephine Monfort's privileged life among the New York aristocrats is shaken up when her father died from an accidental gunshot wound.  Jo knows things don't add up, but for a young girl to ask questions isn't becoming.  She's supposed to mourn her father for six months, accept the proposal from New York's finest bachelor, marry, and settle into a life of having babies and following rules.  Jo has other ideas, instead.  Inspired by Nellie Bly, she is determined to discover the truth behind her father's death--even if it means learning things she might not have wanted to know.

I'm enjoying this look at 1890s young girls and their desires to be more than is expected form them--or more than is accepted from them.  Jo has big ideas, but she also understands how her world works and what she loses just because of her station in life.  She comments on the injustice of it and how her mere presence in certain places leads men to believe she must be a prostitute.  She sighs about how she is expected to become a wife and mother as quickly as possible.  Despite this, when she finds herself in precarious situations where she could be discovered, Jo is frantic to protect her reputation so she doesn't ruin her chances for marriage.  Although I understand why she is so concerned about this--a woman at that time (no matter what her station) had to protect her name and reputation if she wanted to survive.  I still hope to see her break through this and stand up to her family and friend's expectations.


Our Endless Numbered Days
Claire Fuller
Tin House Books, 2015
Source: Purchased

I only just started this at school yesterday.  I haven't too much to say except that it already has a somewhat.... sinister (?) feel to it.  Maybe it's just a wariness because I know the premise and therefore I'm waiting for something to happen.  I don't know.  I'm only about 25 pages in.

So here's the description from Goodreads:
Peggy Hillcoat is eight years old when her survivalist father, James, takes her from their home in London to a remote hut in the woods and tells her that the rest of the world has been destroyed. Deep in the wilderness, Peggy and James make a life for themselves. They repair the hut, bathe in water from the river, hunt and gather food in the summers and almost starve in the harsh winters. They mark their days only by the sun and the seasons.

When Peggy finds a pair of boots in the forest and begins a search for their owner, she unwittingly begins to unravel the series of events that brought her to the woods and, in doing so, discovers the strength she needs to go back to the home and mother she thought she’d lost.

After Peggy's return to civilization, her mother learns the truth of her escape, of what happened to James on the last night out in the woods, and of the secret that Peggy has carried with her ever since.

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Sunday Status: Circus Mirandus

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading.  I'll usually share a quote from the page I'm currently on and let you know how it's going. 


Well, I have definitely NOT been productive in the reading realm this week.  I had tests and responses that have kept me pretty busy since Wednesday.  Add in relatives visiting this weekend and I'm still not finished grading and it's 10:00 pm on a Sunday night.  

Therefore, I'm still reading Circus Mirandus because my time at school to read has been filled with student conferences and grading.  I hated grading during our reading time (see why here!), but it was the only way to keep myself afloat this past week.  Next week I'll do better!


Circus Mirandus 
Cassie Beasley
Dial Books, 2015
Source: purchased

"But, he hadn't though the Lightbender would be the sort of person who fidgeted (175)."

The Lightbender is a mysterious character so far and I'm eager to find out more about who he is and exactly what he does.

As I said last week, Circus Mirandus reminds a bit of Harry Potter, however the resemblance is fading somewhat.  I'm definitely interested in seeing where this story leads us because I think it will be different.  There's already some mystery tied up in Micah's family history and a little danger present.

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Double Sunday Status: The Hired Girl and Circus Mirandus

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading.  I'll usually share a quote from the page I'm currently on and let you know how it's going. 

The Hired Girl
Laura Amy Schlitz
Candlewick Press, 2015
Source: e-galley from Netgalley

Tonight's quote is about 60 pages ago, but I found it last night and highlighted it because I liked it so much.

"...and I sometimes wonder if every living thing doesn't need kind words as much as sunshine and water (142)."

Set in 1911, Joan's father has taken the fourteen year old girl out of school and burned her books so that she will work harder on the farm for him.  Joan has other ideas, though, and runs away to become a hired girl in Baltimore.  She's pretty clueless about the world, but has good intentions, despite her many mistakes as a parlor maid in the Rosenbach's house.  Told in the form of a diary, Joan chronicles her struggles to better herself in a world she is just beginning to understand.

I'm enjoying this, although it is rather long.  The first 50-60 pages were tiresome, but I think they are also that way for Joan as she's stuck at home, wishing to be somewhere else and to have the opportunity to learn and read.  It's only when she strikes out on her own that it gets a little more interesting.  I do wish it would pick up even more, though.  I still have 200 pages to go!



Circus Mirandus 
Cassie Beasley
Dial Books, 2015
Source: purchased

Circus Mirandus reminds a bit of Harry Potter.  Young Micah has grown up with his grandpa, hearing tales of Circus Mirandus, but now his grandpa is very very sick.  His Great Aunt Gertrudis has come to stay and help out until....well until it's over.  She is very unlike her brother and believes all the stories about Circus Mirandus aren't good for either Micah or his grandpa and she is determined to limit their time together to help everyone out.  She reminds me of the Dursleys in Harry Potter, and the threat of having to go live with her hangs over Micah's head, as Harry had to keep returning to his aunt and uncle's house.

So far this is great!  I wish I could have spent more time reading it, but the last few days at school have been crazy and I'm thinking that things won't get too much better. :)  I like Micah and I like the magical elements that are just starting to come together into something solid at this point in the book.

Double Sunday Status: Conversion and See You At Harry's

Sunday Status is a weekly (ish) post where I let you know what I'm reading.  I'll usually share a quote from the page I'm currently on and let you know how it's going. 

See You at Harry's
Jo Knowles
Candlewick Press, 2012
Source: Library

See You at Harry's is the book I'm reading at school.  I picked it up from our school library on a whim and started reading it earlier this week.  I check out the back and it mentioned an accident.  The beginning of the story was great.  Fern and her brother Holden are dealing with huge bullies on the bus, her parents are always busy at the restaurant they own.  Fern's mom is constantly escaping into her meditation room and her older sister is a little lost as she takes a year off from school before college.  Fern is just trying to figure things out.

I wasn't ready for the tragedy.  I don't want to ruin it for you, but it was intense.  Intense.  I have been crying at my desk for two days.  My students seemed a little concerned at first, but then they asked me what was wrong and I told them that my book was really sad.  And it doesn't stop!  But it's good.

I brought this book home so I could finish it, but I'm not trusting myself to read it here where I can then just sob out loud through the ending--but I need to know.  I need to check on them.  I may finish it tomorrow.  Or I might finish it on Monday if I can't bring myself to do it while at home.  At school I will allow myself to cry, but keep it in check a bit.  Not at home.  It'll be full on ugly crying that brings on a headache.  I may risk it.  I think it'll be worth it. :)

Conversion
Katherine Howe
Publisher: Speak by Penguin Group, 2014
Source: purchased

"I pushed the book across Ms. Slater's desk and pointed at a long excerpt of trial testimony, with this one little girl right in the middle of it, talking about yellow birds and all kinds of craziness (263)."

So I'm really enjoying Conversion.  I love the way the history of the Salem Witch trials is being woven in with the modern day story of high school students at St. Joan's succumbing to a Mystery Illness.  Told mostly from the perspective of Colleen Rowley, a senior at St. Joan's who is vying to be valedictorian, Conversion also takes moments to jump back in time to 1706 where Ann Putnam is also telling her own story.  So while the girls at Colleen's school are suddenly coming down with weird symptoms (vibrating, losing all their hair, Tourette's-like outbursts, and much more), she's also receiving odd texts about The Crucible and her teacher has assinged her paper on the history behind the play as well.

There's a lot going on and I'm not sure how it all ties together just now or what is really going on.  I haven't come up with a viable explanation.  Witchcraft?  A curse?  I don't know.  It doesn't seem like either of those can truly be the reason behind it.  At this point it doesn't make sense.  I have some ideas and already a few of my guesses about plot twists have panned out, but I'm out of guesses.  And there are 150 pages to go still.  We'll see!  Hopefully I'll have this finished by Monday and review up soon.

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Sunday Status: The Lost Hero

The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan

Scholastic, 2010

Source: borrowed from school library 

"She thought he was lying. His claim was impossible. And part of him felt the same way, but as soon as he spoke the words, he knew they were true (172)."

I read the Percy Jackson series a few years ago and really enjoyed them. I tried jumping right into this next series as soon as I finished, but couldn't do it. I guess I just needed time, because I can't stop reading The Lost Hero.  

We have three new heroes in this book who are joining the other demi-gods at Camp Half-Blood. Jason has no memory of who he is, but he knows he should not be there. Piper has a secret she can't let any know about. Leo is the most at home there, but has secrets of his own. After only a day or two at the camp they're given a quest that will help save the gods again-- if they succeed. 

I'm really enjoying the read. Rick Riordan has a way of revealing just the right amount of information at just the right time that keeps you reading! 

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Sunday Status: Eleanor & Park

Sunday Status is a look at my current read.  I share one line from the page I'm currently reading and what I'm thinking about it so far.

Book: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Source: Bought

"He'd made eye contact with her only once since her first day on the bus.  It was last week, in history, and she'd practically gouged out his eyes with her."

Well, I'm really really close to the beginning still.  Although I started this book two weeks ago, I realized that I had a book from the libaray that I needed to finish first, and then I left my books at school...la la la.  Here I am, ready to commit to reading it.

I've been thinking about the first few pages already because I'm wondering Eleanor.  I really want to understand what her background situation is.  I've gotten hints already, and I'm sure when I read past the first 20 pages, I will find out, but it's just something that I keep thinking about.  I'm looking forward to reading it!