Hi everyone
Our end of Term 1 meeting involved a slightly smaller group with a number of activities and assessments taking place. Thank you to everyone who sent their apologies in advance, we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting in Week 3 this term.
We had another good chat about what everyone has been reading. We also had an interesting conversation about audio books (like and dislikes) and the genre of fantasy (especially where to start if you do not consider yourself a fantasy reader). Good luck to Zoe who is trying a few different novels to find a fantasy book that appeals to her reading taste. And thank you to all our budding fantasy readers in Book Club (you are many) who offered Zoe some great recommendations and advice.
In regards to audiobooks, again we discussed how it’s about finding the right ‘voice’ and reading style that appeals to you. There may also be periods of time when you enjoy an audiobook and other times where you just can’t concentrate on listening to the audio and you would much prefer to read the text yourself. It is worth the effort to find the audiobook that clicks for you. I generally find that books read by the author are ones that I often find quite enjoyable.
However, for our Book Club book that we are currently reading, The Wind in the Willows, I would actually recommend reading the text. I have tried a couple of the audio books available in Sora and unfortunately, I have to admit, I have not enjoyed the experience. Also, some are abridged versions, so you will not be listening to the complete story. There are many text versions of the full edition of The Wind in the Willows available in Sora. If someone finds a good audio version please let me know.
For those of you who missed the previous Book Club announcement, just to recap, we are currently reading The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. It’s a classic children’s book that has universal appeal for all ages. This link provides access to copies available in Sora. You are also welcome to choose another classic if you would prefer to read something different. Here’s a list of alternative classics suggestions in Sora.
Below is a list of the books we discussed at our Week 9, Term 1 Book Club meeting (Colin Room):
- Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier – being read by Sophia Khamis
- Mithra is reading After the funeral by Agatha Christie
- Deepana read Anne of Green Gables by L.M Montgomery and Foul Lady Fortune (#3) by Chloe Gong
- Lillian has been reading Sarah J. Maas books and is about to start The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Lillian has also listened to the audiobook of the Land of the Undying Lords.
- Katie is reading A Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder while also endeavouring to continue reading the City of Bones series. She has also started the side series, the Bane Chronicles, and Eldest curses (Book of the White).
- Zoe tried reading The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and may try the Harry Potter series next. Other recommendations for Zoe to try include the Arkanae series by Lynette Noni.
- Neola read Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna.
- Marie is reading the Bones comic book series by Jeff Smith.
- Mrs Sylaprany read Still Life by Sarah Winman and the graphic novel, The Greatest Thing by Sarah Winifred Searle.
- The bell rang so Ms McNamara had to leave but hopefully she can share at our next meeting.
All the best for the start of Term 2,
Mrs Sylaprany
