Dr. Timothy Horan: Literature, Libraries, Learning Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Author, Shakespeare Scholar, Writing Instructor, Librarian, Teacher. SSLMA '13 "Librarian of the Year," and '19 "Outstanding Contribution to School Libraries."

A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
“This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.” ~Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol' (spoken by the Ghost of Christmas Present) https://t.co/7uDGqBlQLw
Paperback, Mass Market, 1986
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Go Set a Watchman
Harper Lee
I just acquired a signed copy of Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman.' It is absolutely beautiful, and I am so thrilled. https://t.co/Sp8m9FaCGA
Paperback, 2016
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Writing and Growing: Transforming High School Students into Writers
Timothy Horan
POW! My fourth book just got published. It's called "Writing and Growing: Transforming High School Students into Writers." Here it is in Barnes & Noble: https://t.co/VxDp3wRSWG I am soooo excited!!! Another dream come true. 😃 https://t.co/NZZFzwFS5V
Paperback, 2022
$37.00$18.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Miss Rumphius
Barbara Cooney
I just read 'Miss 'Rumphius,' by Barbara Cooney. It is absolutely marvelous. If you haven't read it, go and read it now. Keep a box of kleenex near you...and when you finish...go and make the world more beautiful.
Hardcover, 1982
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Christmas Carol: Being A Ghost Story of Christmas
Charles Dickens
“This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.” ~Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol' (spoken by the Ghost of Christmas Present) https://t.co/7uDGqBlQLw
Paperback, 2020
$9.97$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Smile
Raina Telgemeier
In an effort to see what young people are reading, I just read 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier. Loved it! I'm looking forward to reading 'Sisters' next.
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A Wrinkle in Time: (Newbery Medal Winner)
Madeleine L'Engle
When I was growing up, my favorite YA book was a masterpiece titled 'A Wrinkle in Time,' by Madeleine L'Engle. I have just purchased that book, with its next 2 sequels (the 'Time Trilogy'). They are absolutely beautiful, and they are all SIGNED by her. My hands are still shaking. https://t.co/3PtdFkRk6M
Paperback, 2007
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Smile: A Graphic Novel
Raina Telgemeier
In an effort to see what young people are reading, I just read 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier. Loved it! I'm looking forward to reading 'Sisters' next.
Paperback, 2020
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Edition
Madeleine L'Engle
When I was growing up, my favorite YA book was a masterpiece titled 'A Wrinkle in Time,' by Madeleine L'Engle. I have just purchased that book, with its next 2 sequels (the 'Time Trilogy'). They are absolutely beautiful, and they are all SIGNED by her. My hands are still shaking. https://t.co/3PtdFkRk6M
Hardcover, 2012
$27.90$13.95 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Christmas Carol: The Original Classic Story by Charles Dickens - Great Christmas Gift for Booklovers
Charles Dickens
“This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.” ~Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol' (spoken by the Ghost of Christmas Present) https://t.co/7uDGqBlQLw
Paperback, 2021
$13.99$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book