Monthly Archives: January 2016

If an effort to get students interested and reading the 2016 Tayshas books, we held a speed dating event in the library this week. Students sat a table with a variety of Tayshas books and were asked to choose a book by its cover (oh, the horror!) and had 4 minutes to “date” a book before giving their first impression. The students seemed to really enjoy the “dating” theme of the activity. I’m happy to report that many students fell in love with a Tayshas book and checked it out to get to know it even better.

Looking for some great reads to start the New Year off right? Look no further than the 2016 Tayshas List! These books are chosen by a committee to encourage young adults (and adults!) to read books for pleasure. These books are the best of the best!

Find an annotated list here. ** Designates TAYSHAS Top Ten Books** : The top ten books were selected by the committee from the titles receiving a unanimous vote in the initial voting process.

** Designates TAYSHAS Top Ten Books** : The top ten books were selected by the committee from the titles receiving a unanimous vote in the initial voting process.

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Happy New Year, Falcons!

Have you thought about your reading goals for 2016? Do you want to read more or maybe just finish those books you have already started? Challenge yourself (and inspire others!) to read 16 books in 2016.

Keep track of your reading by:

• Sharing your reading by posting pictures and using #Read16in16 on social media.
• List your completed books in your email signature.
• Blog about your reading.
• Join Goodreads and write reviews on the books you’ve read.

Sharing your reading creates conversations that impact everyone! Please join us and help us create a reading revolution!

 Thanks to OTHS staff member, Mandy Sandlin, for bringing #Read16in16 to my attention. Read more about it HERE.