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Ryan Jacobson likes to tell people he was “this close” to becoming a teacher, and those who have seen his author presentations agree that he should have been. Ryan uses his passion and talent for storytelling to get students excited about books.http://www.ryanjacobsononline.com/index.htm
He has long loved to read and write, but in truth, Ryan never planned on becoming an author. It wasn’t until he read a Magic Tree House chapter book that his love of children’s stories was born. In the years since, he has launched a successful career as an author and presenter. He has written wonderful, imaginative adventures for readers from kindergarten to high school, and he offers school presentations as a chance to share his work with others. He has presented at nearly 100 schools, organizations and special events throughout the state of Minnesota.
Ryan lives in Mora, Minnesota, with his wife Lora, sons Jonah and Lucas, and dog Boo.
Guest Post: My Library
By Ryan Jacobson
It’s hard to talk about the books in my library because I suffer from the all-too-common problem of too many books and not enough space. I have boxes of books in places I didn’t even know I had boxes. It’s really quite a mess. My wife has quarantined the entire upstairs as my “area.” No one else dares venture up there—except my son, Jonah. His growing mess of LEGOs has been quarantined with me, but that’s another story.
Anyway, Inspired Kathy asked about my library, so I’m going to do my best to answer. It’s divided into four sections—or it would be if I had any sense of organization. I’ll take you on a tour of each:
Comics & Graphic Novels
By far the biggest section in my library, this collection of books has been growing at an alarming pace since the early ’80s. Comics have always been my first love when it comes to reading, and I mostly prefer the stereotypical superhero stuff. I have a little bit of everything, but my favorites are Batman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I also have an impressive collection of a little known superhero called Moon Knight. For some reason, I made it my goal to get every comic he’s ever appeared in. I’m almost there.
Favorite reads: Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk, JLA: Tower of Babel
Recommended for young readers: Bone
Recommended for mature readers: Maus
Recommended for audio-book lovers: Graphic Audio’s rockin’ comic adaptations
New & Favorite Books
These are the books I can see on my bookshelf or can find pretty quickly in the quarantine zone. I either haven’t read them yet or have read ’em and absolutely love ’em. Currently at the top of my TBR pile are books I should’ve finished a year ago, like Room and The Replacements. I also have “trending now” books like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Hunger Games. You’ll also find a lot of Stephen King in this section, classics like Sherlock
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By: Inspired Kathy,
on 12/8/2011
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Author: Ryan Jacobson & Deb Mercier
Publisher: Lake 7 Creative
Released: November 4, 2011
He's the world's most famous detective, and thanks to this brilliantly adapted book, he's you! The cases, the clues, the suspects, they're yours to sort through in this exciting Choose Your Path book. You are Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. You make the choices. But be careful; the wrong decision could lead to your doom.For all the tour stops please visit: The Teen Book Scene
I remember reading many Choose Your Own Adventure books as a child so I thought it would be fun to review one as an adult. In this book you are Sherlock Holmes and trying to solve the mysteries. I learned that I'm a lousy detective! There are 3 mysteries to solve in this book that have been adapted from the original 12 mysteries in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I didn't solve even one of them correctly on the first or even second try. Although I'm obviously not cut out for detective work I did enjoy reading this book and will be passing it on to my 9 year old son who I am sure will turn out to be a better crime solver than I am. I'm sure he'll end up on the dreaded page 68 much less often than I did!
This book would likely be a hit with reluctant readers especially middle grade boys.
Rating: 4 Stars
Source: From Author for Review
Content: Clean
3 Comments on Book Review - Can You Survive: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Ryan Jacobson, last added: 12/8/2011
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This sounds intriguing.
Ann
Great guest post. I love antique bookcase well.
The antique books are definitely my favorite. I love going antiquing to find - you guessed it - old books!