Natalie Jorges-Castellanos
@nataliejc.bsky.social
Bookish mother of two, English teacher and tutor, always on the lookout for kindred spirits!
Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world. -- L.M. Montgomery
Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world. -- L.M. Montgomery
I love teaching The Stranger. I taught it in IB Literature year 1 and in 10th honors with Macbeth, particularly exploring the theme of power/powerlessness.
After reading I Who Have Never Known Men, another text in translation, I wonder if it could better serve to replace or to supplement Camus. 💙📚🖋️
After reading I Who Have Never Known Men, another text in translation, I wonder if it could better serve to replace or to supplement Camus. 💙📚🖋️
August 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I love teaching The Stranger. I taught it in IB Literature year 1 and in 10th honors with Macbeth, particularly exploring the theme of power/powerlessness.
After reading I Who Have Never Known Men, another text in translation, I wonder if it could better serve to replace or to supplement Camus. 💙📚🖋️
After reading I Who Have Never Known Men, another text in translation, I wonder if it could better serve to replace or to supplement Camus. 💙📚🖋️
My best reading month of 2025 💙📚
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My best reading month of 2025 💙📚
Something so lovely about a book, a spring morning, a cup of tea, and a giggling little boy 📚💙
April 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Something so lovely about a book, a spring morning, a cup of tea, and a giggling little boy 📚💙
What are you reading this #WorldBookDay? I need some new recommendations! 📚💙🖋️
April 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What are you reading this #WorldBookDay? I need some new recommendations! 📚💙🖋️
💙📚🖋️ As spring slowly emerges, I often feel the need for a little escapism in my reading! The below are some favorites, but I'd love more suggestions! #springreads
April 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
💙📚🖋️ As spring slowly emerges, I often feel the need for a little escapism in my reading! The below are some favorites, but I'd love more suggestions! #springreads
I'm loving Storygraph, but sometimes I feel bad if I haven't finished a book by the end of the month. So, I thought I'd make my own March wrapped with the books I finished and the ones I'm still journeying through. 📚💙🖋️
April 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I'm loving Storygraph, but sometimes I feel bad if I haven't finished a book by the end of the month. So, I thought I'd make my own March wrapped with the books I finished and the ones I'm still journeying through. 📚💙🖋️
One of the best books I've read in the last few years. Sam Masur is beautifully realized.
April 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
One of the best books I've read in the last few years. Sam Masur is beautifully realized.
💙📚 I'm loving this very uplifting, inspiring, and energizing read! I'd love more suggestions in a similar vein.
April 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
💙📚 I'm loving this very uplifting, inspiring, and energizing read! I'd love more suggestions in a similar vein.
I was very young when I first read Rebecca (maybe 7th or 8th grade) and was so swept up in the mystery! I'd love that experience again! 📚💙🖋️
March 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I was very young when I first read Rebecca (maybe 7th or 8th grade) and was so swept up in the mystery! I'd love that experience again! 📚💙🖋️
In case you didn't see, Floyd Co Georgia is reporting and, while the D candidate didn't win, neither did the most MAGA candidate. And, the Dem was very close to second place!!! Floyd Co. was at the center of some 2020 election conspiracy theories, so her getting close is pretty big.
March 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In case you didn't see, Floyd Co Georgia is reporting and, while the D candidate didn't win, neither did the most MAGA candidate. And, the Dem was very close to second place!!! Floyd Co. was at the center of some 2020 election conspiracy theories, so her getting close is pretty big.
Parents of #booksky: how do you help your kids become readers longer term? My 5 year old and I have "mommy daughter reading time" every non-school afternoon, but I'd love more ideas to support her love of reading! #parenting #lifelongreader 💙📚 #parentsofbooksky
March 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Parents of #booksky: how do you help your kids become readers longer term? My 5 year old and I have "mommy daughter reading time" every non-school afternoon, but I'd love more ideas to support her love of reading! #parenting #lifelongreader 💙📚 #parentsofbooksky
Love the weird books of my youth!
March 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Love the weird books of my youth!
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Any other lovers of Irish literature? I'd love some more suggestions! #irishliterature
Any other lovers of Irish literature? I'd love some more suggestions! #irishliterature
March 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Any other lovers of Irish literature? I'd love some more suggestions! #irishliterature
Any other lovers of Irish literature? I'd love some more suggestions! #irishliterature
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I highly recommend Cher's audiobook! Since starting (I'm halfway through) I've had two dreams about her 😂. In one, she came to sing at my class reunion (I graduated in '09) and the other we drove around and chatted. I've loved Cher always and love her even more as I read/listen!
I highly recommend Cher's audiobook! Since starting (I'm halfway through) I've had two dreams about her 😂. In one, she came to sing at my class reunion (I graduated in '09) and the other we drove around and chatted. I've loved Cher always and love her even more as I read/listen!
March 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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I highly recommend Cher's audiobook! Since starting (I'm halfway through) I've had two dreams about her 😂. In one, she came to sing at my class reunion (I graduated in '09) and the other we drove around and chatted. I've loved Cher always and love her even more as I read/listen!
I highly recommend Cher's audiobook! Since starting (I'm halfway through) I've had two dreams about her 😂. In one, she came to sing at my class reunion (I graduated in '09) and the other we drove around and chatted. I've loved Cher always and love her even more as I read/listen!
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 20 of 20
#Booksky
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I saw Angelou in Rome GA in 8th grade. Later I found an autographed copy at a used book store!
Book 20 of 20
#Booksky
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I saw Angelou in Rome GA in 8th grade. Later I found an autographed copy at a used book store!
February 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 20 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
I saw Angelou in Rome GA in 8th grade. Later I found an autographed copy at a used book store!
Book 20 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
I saw Angelou in Rome GA in 8th grade. Later I found an autographed copy at a used book store!
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 19 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 19 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
February 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 19 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 19 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 18 of 20
#Booksky
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Book 18 of 20
#Booksky
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February 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 18 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 18 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 17 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 17 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
February 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 17 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 17 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 16 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 16 of 20
#Booksky
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February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 16 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 16 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 15 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 15 of 20
#Booksky
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February 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 15 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 15 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 14 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 14 of 20
#Booksky
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February 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 14 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
Book 14 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙🖋️
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 13 of 20
#Booksky
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Book 13 of 20
#Booksky
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February 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 13 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙
Book 13 of 20
#Booksky
📚💙
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 12 of 20
#Booksky
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Fun fact! The Secret Garden was my wedding theme! We gave out garden keys as wedding favors! 🗝️
Book 12 of 20
#Booksky
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Fun fact! The Secret Garden was my wedding theme! We gave out garden keys as wedding favors! 🗝️
February 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#20daybookchallenge. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Book 12 of 20
#Booksky
🖋️📚💙
Fun fact! The Secret Garden was my wedding theme! We gave out garden keys as wedding favors! 🗝️
Book 12 of 20
#Booksky
🖋️📚💙
Fun fact! The Secret Garden was my wedding theme! We gave out garden keys as wedding favors! 🗝️
I wrote about dust in Gatsby's house as a symbol, which I still love. I really appreciate little details, like the painting of The Swing by Fragonard at Myrle's apartment,which symbolizes excess, lack of morality, and a love triangle! You'll see the 3 figures, one of whom is looking up her skirt! 😲
February 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I wrote about dust in Gatsby's house as a symbol, which I still love. I really appreciate little details, like the painting of The Swing by Fragonard at Myrle's apartment,which symbolizes excess, lack of morality, and a love triangle! You'll see the 3 figures, one of whom is looking up her skirt! 😲