Jorie's Reads by Starry Night Elf

Hello From the Other Side

Starry Night Elf — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:47:35 +0000

I’m pleased to announce my newer bat cave. Please visit and follow me there! – Jorie/Starry Night Elf

https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/

Blog Update – Coming 2018

Starry Night Elf — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:26:52 +0000

Please stay tuned for details…

Do You Like TBRs?

Starry Night Elf — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:15:17 +0000

Initially “Discovered @ the library,” these items caught my eye on the shelving cart, in the book drop, displayed, or advertised. In recent years, I took to listing these books that caught my eye on my TBR (To Be Read) page. When I more regularly posted, I shared one TBR per month. I typically posted a TBR on the first Monday of each month.

So, should I continue this feature on Jorie’s Reads? I look forward to hearing from my readers this week. I will extend special consideration to any response received before midnight on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Since I saw many books I added to my TBR list during my hiatus, I will showcase several of these books during the week of June 06 – June 11.

This post is the first in the 2016 series on Jorie’s Reads:

Do Reading Logs Help or Hinder?

Starry Night Elf — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:45:23 +0000

A six year old girl is reading in her bed at night. The room is dark and she and her book are illuminated by a reading lamp.

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The Atlantic | June 03, 2016

As a lifelong reader, I lean much on resources such as Goodreads to remind me of what books I’ve read and books I would like to read. Yet, reading this article gave me pause. Readers, please weigh in – “Can Reading Logs Ruin Reading for Kids?”

Summer Reading Programs

Starry Night Elf — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 18:05:55 +0000

It’s June, summer starts in a few weeks. Do you plan to read anything in particular? Summer Reading Programs (SRP) aren’t just for kids. Click on the image above to learn more about my local library’s upcoming SRP. The fun begins Monday, June 6!

“What Do You Like” Series?

Starry Night Elf — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:02:09 +0000

As Jorie’s Reads is under renovation, for the next several weeks, this humble blog will be asking “What Do You Like?” This will begin with previous features of Jorie’s Reads. Then, the blog will ask about features which haven’t been presented on this blog.

After collecting feedback, Jorie’s Reads will consider the data and move forward with the blog. Keep an eye, things are to be learned!

A Call for Books!

Starry Night Elf — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:01:00 +0000

Summer is around the corner and Jorie’s Reads wants to know – What Are You Reading? Please post a response to this post. I’m looking forward to the replies.

Under Renovation

Starry Night Elf — Tue, 31 May 2016 22:31:00 +0000

As of May 31, Jorie’s Reads is Under Renovation. Please stay tuned for more updates!

Save a Tree – Read an eBook Today!

Starry Night Elf — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:18:08 +0000

Harris County Public Library

September 18 is Overdrive’s Read an eBook Day. Check out this great article by Harris County Public Library’s David Cherry on the HCPL site! Happy Reading!

Got H-Town Reads?

Starry Night Elf — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:45:29 +0000

Flickr CC| Greetings from Houston, TX | Photo By: Boston Public Library

Flickr CC| Greetings from Houston, TX | Photo By: Boston Public Library

I’m seeking books set in Houston, Texas. These books can be fiction or nonfiction. It doesn’t matter whether you loved or loathed the book. Please post title and author/editor in the comments section on this blog post! Thank you!