So recently, I have gotten into the world of romance novels. Not just any romance novels, historical romance novels. I don't know why but I'm just so fascinated by the 1800s England, and of course the romance involved. One would think that would mean that I'm really into Jane Austen as well, but that is not the case. Though I think it is important to read what my students may be reading, I think that it is also important that I read what I like to read. With class work piling up, blogs to be posted, and friend drama to deal with, escaping to the world of Regency England has taken some of the stress off me. My favorite author for right now is
Gaelen Foley. I have read every book she had written in the span of two months. Starting with her
Knight Miscellany series and ending with her latest book
My Irresistible Earl I just can't put them down. I don't think I'll be using these in my classroom, but they are good books to help me relax.
I have also been reading YA literature as well. I know, reading takes up most my life, but it's something that I just love. Recently, I got into the Vampire Diaries books by LJ Smith. The newest one Midnight was just released. After only reading two chapters of it, I already know that I love it.
It picks up right where the last one left off, but I won't ruin it for anyone who is reading it. I am such a fan of vampire novels as well, that this keeps me very interested. Though, I'm heard the most terrible news about this. According to reviews that I have read and
LJ Smith's website this will be the last Vampire Diaries book she will write. There is some conflict between her and the publisher so she will not be writing the books anymore, a different author will be writing them. I'm not sure that this is legal, considering that the books are her ideas, so wouldn't the work belong to her? Apparently she wanted to go in a different direction with the book than the publisher wanted her to go. It's just rumor, but it would be really sad if she didn't finish the Vampire Diaries series. I would love to use these books in comparison to Dracula in my classroom, because I think that a lot of students boys included can relate to the Vampire Diaries
I really enjoy reading romance novels as well. Although you said you aren't a big Jane Austin fan, I love to read her books. I really like to read books that have a happy ending. That's one of the reasons why I love Jane Austin. I also am reading the Vampire Diaries series. I enjoy reading YA Lit books that students are reading. I think it is important to keep up to date with what students are reading.
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