Top Ten Bookish Websites That Aid Teaching!

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about those bookish websites and blogs that we visit frequently. I recently mentioned my favourite book blogs, so I’m going to pick bookish websites/blogs that very much help my career as a teacher!

Bookish/Teacher-y websites

1. Goodreads– If I’m looking for a review of a book, Goodreads is always my favourite place to look.
2. Books For Topics– This is a newish discovery of mine. I love that it recommends so many books for school topics.
3. Book Trust– I love the Book Finder on this website and the recommendations!
4. The Literacy Shed- There are so many wonderful videos, images and picture books to be explored on this website.
5. Book Wizard– Another brilliant website with some great recommendations!
6. Amazon- I’m sorry, sometimes books are much cheaper on Amazon, a teacher doesn’t get paid that much!
7. Ashley Booth’s blog– I’ve loved Ashley’s lists to help pick suitable books.
8. Pobble 365– Pobble 365 gives a picture every single day. I like using this website for building comprehension.
9. Innerjay– I’m enjoying this blog from a new, fresh teacher!
10. MrsPTeach– Mrs P’s blog encouraged me to look at my teaching of reading in a different way.

What bookish websites or blogs do you frequently visit? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

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Ten Book Recommendations If You Want To Read Books Involving Mental Health

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s topic has been super tricky for me. I decided to put my own spin on the topic and suggest some books to read if you want to read some books involving mental health/illness. I know if elements of these books were added to each other it would make one hell of a book representing mental illness!

I love Holly Bourne’s writing. Her characters are very relatable!

I really enjoyed this book which was a memoir. I do enjoy reading memoirs of mental health because they are so raw.

Another raw and real take on mental health. I can’t wait to read Notes On A Nervous Planet from Matt too.

Some moments in this story really hit home for me. A wonderful read.

This is unique! I loved reading this story.

The ending of this book blew me away!

A graphic novel that shows Katie’s journey through dealing with her eating disorder.

I loved how this book portrayed the effect OCD can have on others around those with the disorder.

I adored this book! Totally relatable characters.

Another non-fiction. For me, a book that involves mental health should have an element of realness in order to relate to it. All too often, books around mental health have an instant ‘fix’ and that’s not even a possibility… it makes my blood boil.

Please leave me a link to your Top Ten post this week. I can’t wait to see how you tackled the prompt!

 

Top Ten Popular Books That Lived Up To The Hype For Me!

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together.

This week’s list is all about popular books that lived up to the hype. We all know the ones… the ones that everyone is talking about. All too often books are destroyed by the hype monster for me. These are the books that worked for me…even though they were hyped!

Book images go to Goodreads!

I knew this book was highly thought of. I was worried but I really needn’t have been, because it was a stunning read.

I know the series doesn’t live up to the hype as a whole, but I loved the first book! 🙂

I loved this book. So simple but powerful.

I had heard good things but it wasn’t as hyped as it is now. I still adore this book though.

I adored this book! 🙂 Such a powerful story.

I will always recommend this story. I think it’s amazing! The movie is just as good as well. I love a faithful adaptation.

This story is fabulous. I was immediately gripped by it.

This is heart-breaking. I expected it to be and it totally was!

This wasn’t as hyped as most books on this list, but it was within my bookish friends. A very intense but important read.

I was so late to the party with this series but it completely captured my heart.

What have you put on your list this week? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Ten Books With Sensory Reading Memories

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about books that hold a sensory reading memory for us. It could be where we were, what time of year it was, who I was with or what I was eating. In no particular order, here are my choices. Book images go to Goodreads!

The Class That Went Wild- Ruth Thomas

I remember my sister reading me this book multiple times as a young child. I feel so nostalgic when I re-read this one.

The Other Hand (a.k.a Little Bee)- Chris Cleave

This book gives me throwbacks to Malta. I was on holiday there when I read this book in a special room the hotel had. A reading room! Yes! A reading room!

A Monster Calls- Patrick Ness

I remember my sister bought me this book on my birthday. I read it and wept on my birthday.

The BFG- Roald Dahl

I LOVED sharing this book with my class. It brings special memories back from when I was a child and I love seeing their reactions.

Gangsta Granny- David Walliams

There’s a particularly poignant part of this book. When I read this to my class last year, they were silent as I revealed it. Then one girl who had experienced the same thing actually welled up. 😦

The Book With No Pictures

I adore this book. It’s so funny and ridiculous. Children love it!

The Invention of Hugo Cabret- Brian Selznick

This definitely brings back sensory reading memories for me. I poured over the pages.

Coraline- Neil Gaiman

At the time of writing this, I’ve only read the graphic novel of this book. The pictures will stay with me for a long time!

Legally Blonde- Amanda Brown

I have a weird sensory reading memory with this book. I read it the night before I was admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis!

Geekerella- Ashley Poston

The same goes for this book. I was reading it when I felt very unwell!

Tell me about the books that hold sensory reading memories for you! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Top Ten Fairy Tales

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about novellas and short stories that we’ve enjoyed. I decided to put my own spin on this list as I don’t read a lot of novellas or short stories. I do, however, read a Fairy Tale/Folk Tale every Friday as part of my Fairy Tale Friday feature here on my blog. I thought I’d put together my favourite ten!

1. The Basket Of Eggs– A cute little Easter story which I believe originates in Canada.
2. The Tinderbox- Hans Christian Andersen- I’m sure I’d read this tale before, but it’s basically a happily ever after story involving a princess and a soldier!
3. The Snow Queen– Hans Christian Andersen- I hadn’t read the real version of this tale before and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
4. The Princess and The Pea– Hans Christian Andersen- Another popular one! I used this one in my class recently and the children absolutely loved it.
5. The Red Shoes– Hans Christian Andersen- A pretty grim story involving feet being chopped off, but I loved the concept!
6. The Little Match Girl- Hans Christian Andersen- This story is so very sad but beautiful tale.
7. The Shoes That Were Danced To Pieces/Twelve Dancing Princesses– Grimm Tales-This one was familiar to me and I loved it.
8. Rumpelstiltskin- Grimm Tales- I love the original Rumpelstiltskin. He was such a stupid character!
9. Snow White– Grimm Tales- Loved reading the original and comparing it to the Disney tale!
10. Rapunzel– Grimm Tales- It’s definitely not like Tangled. 

What did you do for your list this week? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Top Ten Tuesday Throwback- My Ten Favourite (Predominantly) Book Blogs

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

The topic has changed since I scheduled this post but I’m going to stick with it!

This week’s Top Ten post is a throwback freebie, where we are free to post about a topic that has been done in the past. I’ve done this topic before, but I wanted to talk about some other blogs I love. I have mentioned a few of these in the past, but there’s some new (to me) blogs on here that I adore.

I could have picked SO many more than ten as I have so many blogs that I consistently read and enjoy. Here they are in no particular order…

• Bibliobeth- I collaborate with Beth lots. She’s a fantastic book blogger who often comes up with her own ideas for new features. She’s also a wonderful sister! 🙂
• Perpetual Page Turner- I love Jamie’s blog. It may not have as many book related features as it used to, but that doesn’t bother me. I love reading her honest, interesting posts.
• Cleopatra Loves Books– Cleo’s book reviews make my TBR grow.
• It’s All About Books– Love this blog. Fab book reviews!
• My Chestnut Reading Tree– Jo is another book pusher! 😉
• Bookboodle– I love reading the posts on this blog!
• A Kernel Of Nonsense- I have been a long time reader of Alicia’s blog. I really enjoy visiting it.
• Hammock Of Books– I discovered and loved this book this year!
• The Secret Library Book Blog– Another 2018 discovery!
• Chocolate n Waffles– Long term lover of this blog! 🙂

What did you pick for your Top Ten freebie this week? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Top Ten Tuesday- Books With Red, White and Blue On The Covers

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about celebrating the 4th of July! I’m not American but the UK has the same colours in its flag. I’m not going to comment on the books individually. I’m just going to appreciate the pretty covers! So here we go…

I’m not as creative as some who I’m sure are going to make it look like the US flag! I’ll just appreciate the pretties.

The only book out of this selection that I haven’t read is The Life Lucy Knew. All of the others I can recommend! Especially One and Me Before You. 

What did you do for your list this week? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!