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Library Adventures #1: Book Haul!

Since applying to SAT tutoring positions, I have been in need of some SAT preparation. Although my younger sister has since given away all of our test-prep supplies, my own need prompted a trip to our local library. I became a little greedy and overeager. It started with just one book, but I just kept grabbing more and more.

Here's my haul!




Unfortunately, it's not too clear of an image. In any case, the books that I am most excited to read include:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother / Amy Chua
Freakonomics / Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down / Anne Fadiman
Growing Up Muslim / Sumbul Ali-Karamali

There are two more books I am hoping to read before the summer's end:
Living To Tell About It : Young Black Men in America Speak Their Piece / Darrell Dawsey
Tiger Babies Strike Back / Kim Wong Keltner










Wish me luck on my reading adventures! :)

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