Must Read in 2018 - Final Update

It almost seems strange to be going back to update this list, because I finished it back in May, but I wanted to take a quick look back before posting my 2019 list. I am definitely one who loves to work off a list, and I usually read all or at least most of the books on mine. I do listen to several of the books, which allows me to read more than I would otherwise. As I look back at my goals, my reading was spot on, but my wish to write more about the books I read only lasted a very short time. I didn't really blog on any of my books, with the exception of the spring #mustread update, and while I made some notes on books early in the year, I didn't stick with it. That will continue to be a goal. My other positive was keeping my list on my circulation desk at school. It was the spark of many conversations with students and even some teachers, and I consider that the biggest success of my #mustreadin2018!  My 2018 list is below:

There are several outstanding books on the list, and I didn't read any which I rated below 4 stars. Most books are for middle grade students, although I did include some young adult titles as well. Eight of the titles ended up on our 2018 Mock Newbery list. They are listed below:

• Amal Unbound
• Breakout
• Ghost Boys
• Hope in the Holler
• The Journey of Little Charlie
• Just Like Jackie
• The Parker Inheritance
• Rebound

I look forward to reading updates from others and to continuing the #mustread tradition in 2019!