The Lit Lady
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A Complete High School British Literature Curriculum
Which Beloved Classics to Include in Your High School British Literature Curriculum In my British Literature course for senior / 12th grade students, we study
4 of the Best Contemporary Novels For AP Lit!
A List Of Contemporary Novels for Your AP English Literature Class As an AP Literature teacher, I am always looking for novels that my students
The Complete List of Taylor Jenkins Reid Books – In Order!
Taylor Jenkins Reid Books – In Chronological Order! Hooray! The romance and historical fiction genres are alive and well! Here is the complete list of
The Complete List of Colleen Hoover Books – In Order
Ode to The Queen of Contemporary Romance: COLLEEN HOOVER – With a Complete Book List (in Chronological AND Series Order)! Never fear! The romance genre
The Agathas – A Fun Mystery Book for High School Students
The Agathas: A Modern Whodunit – Independent Reading for Young Adults The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson is a fast-moving and fun book for
Add These Novels to Your Bedside Table Now!
My Favorite Fiction Books of 2022 Pleasure Reading – It’s Very 2023 Happy New Year! Now that 2022 is officially over, I would love to
All My Rage: A Powerful Read for Teenagers
Sabaa Tahir Asks Us: What Does It Mean to Belong? Salahudin and Noor were best friends…until “The Fight” tore them apart. Now, Salahudin is mourning
Why I Love Teaching The Novel Alias Grace
Teach Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace to High School Seniors – Based on A True Story! Teach Margaret Atwood’s novel Alias Grace to your high school
Teach The Secret Life of Bees to High School Students
A Beautiful Novel About Survival, Resilience, and Belonging The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is an excellent young adult book choice for
Jodi Picoult’s Books – In Order!
Ode To The Queen Of The Social Dilemma: Jodi Picoult – With A Complete Book List (In Chronological Order!) Celebrating thirty years of novels that
My Independent Reading List for High School – Part Four
Contemporary British Fiction Choices For High School Seniors Note: This is part four of my recommendations for independent reading in the British Literature classroom. If
YA Books Grade Nine and Ten Students Love!
Contemporary Fiction Book Choices for 9th and 10th Graders For Use in the High School Classroom After many years teaching predominantly seniors, I teach freshmen/9th
My Independent Reading List for High School – Part Three
Contemporary British Fiction Choices For High School Seniors Note: This is part three of my recommendations for independent reading in the British Literature classroom. If
My Independent Reading List for High School – Part Two
Contemporary British Fiction Choices for High School seniors Note: This is part two of my recommendations for independent reading in the British Literature classroom. If
A Powerful Message About Family: Far From the Tree
Far From the Tree: One of the Best YA Books I Have Read In Years! Far From The Tree by Robin Benway is the perfect
Ode to ‘The Queen of Mystery’: Agatha Christie
Ode to The Queen of Mystery: Agatha Christie – With a Complete Book List (In Chronological Order!) Detective Stories That Are Still as Popular as
My Independent Reading List for High School – Part One
Contemporary British Fiction Book Choices for High School Seniors I have taught many courses in various high school curricula, but my true love is British
A Charming Whodunit: Death Comes to Pemberley
A Mystery Story for 12th Grade Students Who Enjoyed Pride and Prejudice This “sequel” to Pride and Prejudice is a fun whodunit! I enjoyed it
A Powerful and Emotional Story: Home Front
An Independent Reading Option for High School Students Kristin Hannah’s books are always page turners. I think I have read every single one of them.
A Socialite and a Duke: The American Heiress
British Literature Review: The American Heiress, Daisy Goodwin An Engaging Novel for 12th Grade Students Who Enjoyed Downton Abbey The American Heiress is a historical