Banned Books week Sept 29-Oct 6th--Books of the 21st century

Top 10 most frequently challenged books of the 21st century (2000-2005)

1. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
2. "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
3. Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
4. "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
5. "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
6. "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
7. "It's Perfectly Normal" by Robie Harris
8. Scary Stories series by Alvin Schwartz
9. Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey
10. "Forever" by Judy Blume

I'm proud to say I've read all of Number 1. And I've read a few others.

Lany

Banned Books week Sept 29-Oct 6th

I'm a big believer in literary freedom. So this whole week, I going to take time as I can to post on Banned Books week.

You can find out more here.

Top Ten Challenged Authors 1990 to 2004 (from the ALA website)

1. Alvin Schwartz

2. Judy Blume

3. Robert Cormier

4. J.K. Rowling

5. Michael Willhoite

6. Katherine Paterson

7. Stephen King

8. Maya Angelou

9. R.L. Stine

10. John Steinbeck

Read a banned book today!

Lany

Thursday Thirteen

13 male muses from Mel 1. Chris Evans 2. Christian Bale 3. Jason Scott Lee 4. Usher 5. Olivier Martinez 6. Rodrigo Santoro 7. Raoul Bova 8. David Beckham 9. Val Klimer 10. Gerard Butler 11. Viggo Mortensen 12. Hugh Jackman 13. Colin Farrell Bonus: Mark Wahlberg Bonus 2: George Clooney Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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To my wonderful writing partner

Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lany

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Things I don't want to do Lany of Melany Logen 1. Laundry. There's a big pile and like with Mari and Mel's piles, it multiplies. 2. Giving the dog a bath. Not the most fun job in the world. 3. Clean the bathroom. 'nuff said. 4. Load the dishwasher. 5. Brush the cat. Some days she likes it. Other days she tried to bite me. Not the brush, ME. 6. Sweep the floors. The doggie hair tumbleweeds multiply like laundry. 7. Clean the fish tank. It sits too near the window. 8. Clean the litter box. 9. Start Christmas shopping. *shudders* It's getting closer every day. I love buying presents for people. Hate the crowds and going to stores. 10. Start Christmas cards. It's so time consuming. 11. Do homework with the oldest. The glow has worn off. The little one still had the school honeymoon glow. It won't last. 12. Take out the trash and recyclables. 13. Go through my SPAM folders at Mechele Armstrong or Melany Logen. I'm tired of viagra ads, stock tips, and banking offers. Especially when they are in another language! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Congrats

lrwirum and hiddenfires!

I've heard from Irwirum. Hiddenfires, please contact me at melany@melanylogen.com with your mailing address for the Ellora's Cave card deck. Thanks for playing and to everyone who commented.

Lany of Melany Logen

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Things that play on my senses by Lany of Melany Logen 1. The scent of vanilla. 2. The sound of my youngest laughing. 3. The scent of cherry. 4. The feel of fleece. 5. The sound of my cat purring. 6. A dog's sigh. 7. The clear, crisp voice of my oldest speaking in public. 8. The scent or taste of cinnamon. 9. The taste of tomato sauce and cheese. 10. The feel of silk. 11. The touch of my husband's hand across my bare skin. 12. The sound and sight of the ocean combined with the smell and caress of ocean breezes. 13. The sound of leaves crunching. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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9-11 Remembrance

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on that fateful day.

Mel & Lany

Thursday Thirteen

13 places Mel wants to visit 1. Pyramids of Egypt 2. Virgin Islands 3. Fiji 4. Finland so I can visit Paula 5. Rome 6. Scotland 7. Australia 8. Alaska 9. Hawaii 10. Barbados 11. Yellow Stone Nation Park 12. Texas 13. Spain Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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