*Remember, avoid spoilers as much as possible, since your thoughts might inspire others to pick up the book.

The must-haves: create a post about your independent reading. See below for posting options. Also, make two comments on your classmates’ posts. Comments can be brief but they need to have substance, not just saying you like it (there’s actually a button for that).

If you have not completed your book during the past two weeks, post a reading update of at least one paragraph based on the reading focus for this week, which is Beginnings. Answer the following questions, explaining your answers:

• How does the book hook you from the beginning? Or does the reader need a little patience? Why?
• How does the book immerse you in a new world? What are some details of that world?

or

If you completed a book, post a book review of at least one paragraph, which will include answers to some the following (these questions avoid questions of plot, which will help you avoid spoilers):

• How does the book hook you from the beginning? Or does the reader need a little patience? Why?
• How does the book immerse you in a new world? What are some details of that world?
• What is the most complex character or characters in the book? What makes them round and dynamic?
• What are the compelling internal and external conflicts in the book? How does the book build tension?
• Would you recommend this book to any reader? Would you recommend it to particular readers? Why?