If you were to ask pretty much anyone I know to describe me, I’d bet the word “Reader” would be in their top ten list. But as much as I’m committed to the act of reading, I’m never, ever in a committed relationship with a single book. I’m a book flirt. I read multiple books […]
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Tuesday Book Spotlight: Romances to Race Through
In today’s edition of the Tuesday Book Spotlight, I’ll be showcasing two books in one of my new favorite genres: romance. The romance genre can sometimes get a bad rap, but that reputation is so dated! In recent years, the quality of romance writing has gotten better and better. It’s also a genre that is […]
Tuesday Book Spotlight: Parenting Expertise
Today’s post is for parents and caregivers: I’m spotlighting two fantastic parenting books that I read recently and am recommending widely. (If you have a parenting/caregiving book that you love, please comment below or share with me on social– I’m all ears!) Both of these books are enormously helpful with parenting during the young school-age […]
Are You a Ramona or a Beezus?
Beverly Cleary passed away this week at the age of 104, and I am mourning her loss. I loved the Ramona books growing up, but I’ve been loving them even more with my kids.
We Are Book People
Yesterday morning when I dropped my kids off at daycare (full day for my daughter; my son goes to school but gets the bus there) my daycare provider complimented my son. She was impressed by how he is able to sit and focus on reading a book while he waits for the bus in the […]
Pro Tips: You Can Read 37 Books In One Season
A couple of weeks ago, I posted my summer reading list for 2018. I got a lot of enthusiastic responses, especially on Facebook! (Did you know I have a Facebook page? Follow here for all things books, reading and writing.) But one friend said something that gave me pause. She told me, “People are going […]