If you’re looking for a new book to read, I cannot recommend Stay With Me, by Ayobami Adebayo. Here’s the official book blurb: Ilesa, Nigeria. Ever since they first met and fell in love at university, Yejide and Akin have agreed: polygamy is not for them. But four years into their marriage—after consulting fertility doctors and…
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The Write Teacher(s) Bookshelf: February 2019
Happy February, Friends! Welcome to the second bookshelf club pick of the year. Last month we read The Almost Sisters, by Joshilyn Jackson. (Stay tuned for our review!) This month we’ll be reading Between The World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Here’s the official book blurb: In a profound work that pivots from the biggest…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: Norse Mythology
I FINALLY finished reading Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. And by reading, I mean listening. My husband and I had a trip to Philadelphia, and we decided to download the audiobook for the trip! We’re big fans of audible. Like, really big. So, about Norse Mythology. Here’s the official book blurb: Neil Gaiman, long inspired…
The Write Teacher(s) Bookshelf: January 2019
Hello Friends! Welcome to the first book club pick of 2019 – for the entire year, we’ll be announcing a book club on the first Sunday of every month. We do hope you’ll join the fun! Our first pick is The Almost Sisters, by Joshilyn Jackson. I’m a huge fan of Joshilyn, (you can read my…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book Twelve
Happy December 12th, fellow readers! I am a huge fan of The Popcast with Knox and Jamie – a pop culture podcast with the objective of educating listeners on “things that entertain, but do not matter.” If you haven’t already subscribed, I recommend doing so immediately. Knox McCoy, one of the hosts, recently wrote a…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book Eleven
I am that aunt that gets her nieces and nephews books for Christmas and birthdays – so when Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, by Vashti Harrison was released, I scooped that up right away! Much to my delight, Harrison has a new Little Leaders book out, perfect for that little lady in your life…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book Ten
Happy Monday, friends! Can you believe it’s December 10th already?! Our next selection in The 12 Days of Books of 2018 is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman. Here’s the official book blurb: Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book Eight
One of the greatest books I’ve read all year is Beartown, by Fredrik Backman. It’s phenomenal. And yes, it’s the eighth selection of The 12 Days of Books of 2018. Here’s the official book blurb: People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever-encroaching…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book Five
It’s time for Day Five of The 12 Days of Books! Book Five is a new title from Broadway vet and author Jenna Gavigan, Lulu the Broadway Mouse! This book is a perfect gift for that theatre child in your life. Here’s the official book blurb: Not to brag (well, this is my story, so…
The 12 Days of Books of 2018: Book One
It’s here! It’s here! The 12 Days of Books are here! The 12 Days of Books at thewriteteachers.com is an annual Christmas and Holiday tradition – where we list 12 books to read in the upcoming holiday season and year! First up – Almost Everything: Notes on Hope, by Anne Lamott. Currently, I’m “reading” the audiobook…