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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Truly Devious

By Maureen Johnson
Lexile = 680

This post should be entitled "Books that aren't for me, but I can't call it a stinker".

So I listen a LOT to a podcast called "What Should I Read Next". The host asks her guests for three books they love and one they hate. Many listeners have a really hard time saying they hate a book... I think because book people think books are sacred and you can't hate them. Well, I hate some books, but the podcaster's compromise is to say that a book "isn't for you". I'm ok with that as well. And there might be a title that isn't for you NOW, but will be at another time.

Which bring us to Truly Devious. I have many students that really like this book and they encouraged me to read it. ... Sorry, it falls squarely into the "not for me" category. But I do know why! This book is a puzzle/mystery book. I can't even do crossword puzzles or word searches without cheating and looking for the answers at the back of the book! I don't like Agatha Christie titles, either. Sorry. If you do, I am quite sure that you will love Truly Devious and its sequel.

Watch a book trailer HERE. It makes even me want to try again!
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