November Confessions

Sanibel Island, Florida 11/2010

Well, I learned a lot this month.  I signed up for NaNoWriMo and was so hopeful until I got behind. Once I got behind, it snowballed horribly. I felt it was no longer fun to write, because I was more worried about word count than I was quality. At that moment, I knew it was over for me. But don't get me wrong, I got over 17,000 words written in the first two weeks and for me during this busy month of November filled with report cards, conferences and a trip to Florida, I figured that it isn't half bad! 


NaNoWriMo did remind me that I love to write and could actually enjoy it if I had more time. I definitely plan on trying it again next year, but with more of a plan in mind!  Maybe there should be a NaNoWriMo in July for us teachers! Consequently, I was so focused on writing the first two weeks, I fell behind in my reading, but I did get some reviews posted. Here's my November wrap-up:


Books Read in November:
1.  Cate of the Lost Colony by Lisa Klein
2.  Delirium by Lauren Oliver
3.  Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
4.  Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
5.  Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
6.  Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins


My November Top Five:


1.  Favorite Book: 
This was a tough choice as I've been on an awesome book kick lately, but I have to go with Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. I'm obsessed!


2.  Biggest Surprise:  
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly- I heard that this book was good, but I had no idea how awesome it was going to be. Jennifer Donnelly is a new author (to me!) that I now love.


3.  Biggest Letdown: 
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick- Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book and thought it was extremely entertaining, but sadly, it wasn't as good as Hush, Hush. I still gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars though, because it's pure mind candy.


4.  Favorite Post: 
My "Must Read" Classics


5.  Favorite Part of November: 
My mini-vacation to Florida and of course, Thanksgiving.


I hope everyone has had a great month! I can't believe December starts tomorrow. It feels just like yesterday when I was on the beach with a good book basking in the summer sun. Time flies! One thing is for sure though....I am excited for the holiday season!