Tag Archives: John Green

Looking For Alaska by John Green

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Carol Early Cooney

Dear Fellow Readers, “Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance.” ― Lyndon B. Johnson This week is Banned Book Week as “celebrated” by the American Library Association (ALA). I do take time each year … Continue reading →

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Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Carol Early Cooney

Dear Fellow Reader, I know this is a bit off topic but I have to say that I don’t like it when I don’t understand the title of a book. I find it irritating when the title is so … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Author’s Responses

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

One of the interesting things about Banned Books Week to me is the author’s response to finding out that their work is either on the list or is being challenged. Dav Pilkey has responded with a video that suggests what … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading List

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

I have been working on my summer reading list. Since I have not finished the reading list from the first of the year, I am not sure why I am making up a summer reading list but there are so … Continue reading →