Battle of the Books List

Over the last two weeks, I have spent hours and hours giving EOG tests. Sigh. My everlasting to-do list just keeps on growing. The only positive part is that I've gotten a chance to read some.

Today, I started The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I have really enjoyed it so far. I have always been intrigued by cemeteries so the idea of living in one is very interesting to me. Bod, short for Nobody Owens, grows up in a graveyard amongst the "residents" there. It's really one for fantasy fans, not really the horror crowd. I love the beginning and the way the words just grab you!

I picked up The Graveyard Book because it is one of the selections for Battle of the Books next year. You can find the rest of the list on the NCSLMA website. I'm pretty impressed by the list this time. I've read...

• Chicken Boy
• Bronx Masquerade
• Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie
• Esperanza Rising
• Freak the Mighty
• Peak

There are several others on the list that I can't wait to get ahold of. Ahh, the joy of summer!