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Finished with Egil!

Tuesday's HW
I have successfully finished the introduction, and have started Egil's Saga. It covers 185 pages and several generations.

Mon's HW
I have not in fact read 649 pages-that was an error, as I have not yet reached the numbered portion.

I am plowing through the prologue; this might take some time. However, I look forward greatly to "The Tale of Sarcastic Halli" on page 649.

Weekend HW
I found out there's a sequel coming...in 2015. A frustratingly long time to wait, but I suppose you can't just scribble down books as great as this one.

Thur's HW
It's been a long while since I read this one. A very good take on dragons, and a solidly constructed world.

Wednesday's HW
This is the second book of a series I've known of for a while. I hope that the third one is out somewhere.

That last one was Monday's Hw, by the way.

A book I did not mean to choose, but am happy I did. A good read (and I expect a surprise ending(is it still a surprise ending if I suspect it?))

Thursday's HW
It has begun to dawn on me that I am reading a book written for five-year-olds. Victorian five-year-olds, but five-year-olds nonetheless. I manage to keep some liking to it, though.

p.s. Wednesday's HW
p.p.s. The pages aren't numbered so I put an estimate.

There was a young boy of Louisville
Who once read a book not medieval
But rather did hear
Of a book by Ed Lear
That book-loving boy of Louisville

Tue's HW
A thoroughly engrossing book I literally find hard to put down for long. As usual, Pollan blends food, history, science, and journalism seamlessly and fascinatingly.

Wednesday's HW
The best thing about From Our Own Correspondent is it's not cold hard news, nor is it a fluffy opinion piece. It's the thoughts and experiences of field journalists who are actually there, with the news breaking around them (and sometimes on them).

I continue to learn with great interest about the state of the world 20 years ago. At one point I was halfway through a piece about President Bush when I realized with a jolt it referred to George Bush Sr.

Monday' HW:
The stories are all from the 80's and early 90's, so I have to adjust my mind a bit. Good journalism is good journalism whenever it comes from, though.

Thursday's HW
This book is not a complaint of what's wrong;rather, it is an explanation of what works.For example,in korea,students study for incredible amounts of time; however, Finland holds its teachers to a high standard.

Wednesday's HW
This one ought to last a little longer.
" This cast a dim glow on Liyanna's mother, who suddenly had trouble finishing sentences and meals, and would leap up from the table, thinking of more things she needed to do. "

Tuesday's HW
Nonfiction is nice, but it's good to be back in the land of myth and magic.

"It was dark and cool between them, and small creatures rustled in the undergrowth as they passed through and disturbed them."

Monday's HW
It's really amazing how much propaganda was used in the Iraq war.

"It is now widely understood that the administration presented fraudulent as fact in order to create public support for invading Iraq in advance of the war"

Monday's HW
It's really amazing how much propaganda was used in the Iraq war.

"It is now widely understood that the administration presented fraudulent as fact in order to create public support for invading Iraq in advance of the war"

Tuesday's HW
It's getting more into the football now, which can be confusing for a novice like me,but I'm still finding the book enjoyable.
When Brandon looked at what Pat intended to do, he thought it was insane.

Monday's HW
It's not at all the macho adventure story I was expecting, but a fascinating, detailed history of both Afghanistan and Pat Tillman.
"The central government had never provided much in the way of support or services to the 85 percent of Afghans who lived outside Kabul or other major cities."

Thursday's Homework
That took me more than 20 minutes, I admit. My third book and first reread.

All Kendra wanted was hot chocolate, so Dale placed a pan of milk on the stove.

Sorry, Mr. Pollock, I meant Thursday's Homework

Wednesday's Homework
Another historical fiction book here. It's a bit like Crispin, but lighter. Lots of descriptive language.

Tuesday HW

Terry Pratchett is a great author, but this is the first time I've read a non-discworld book of his. Good so far!