I’m back with a few new book recommendations for tweens. Needless to say, my 11 year old has been reading a lot over these past few week. He’s a big reader anyway, but given he has way more free time right now, he’s on a much faster track than normal. Generally speaking, he’s a big… [Read More]
My Favorite Books of 2019
I made it a goal to read 50 books this year. Not only did I hit my goal but I far surpassed it, as I’m at 70 books and hope to squeeze in one or two more before December 31. Not every book was awesome. Some were total duds, while others were simply fabulous reads…. [Read More]
What my child is reading, Vol. 4
Looking for new books for elementary-aged kids? I’m back at you with a list of my son’s current favorites. Scroll down to the bottom to see what my 8-year old girl is into as well. (She finally got the reading bug. Hooray!) Got a 9-12 year old? Here are my 10 year old avid reader’s… [Read More]
6 Historical Fiction Books to Lose Yourself In
When I need a little “me” time, sometimes there is just nothing better than getting lost in a good book. Throw in a cup of coffee and I’m good for an afternoon. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with Historical Fiction. It all started when I read The Nightingale over Christmas Break. HOLY SMOKES! Talk about an… [Read More]
What My Child is Reading, Vol. 2
This post contains affiliate links. As most of you know, Mr. A is an AVID reader and rarely without a book. I get asked at least once a week for book recommendations for boys and girls in his age-range. So I figured it was time to do another update in hopes of helping other parents find… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Guide: Books for Women
This post contains affiliate links. When you’re looking for book recommendations, who better to give them than a literary agent? I love this list of books for women and hope that at least one of these books turns up in my stocking this year. All of these books have been published within 2017. 1. The… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Guide: Kid’s Book Edition
This post contains affiliate links. Whether you have a big reader in your house or you subscribe to the “something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read” gifting philosophy, books make great gifts. Hit up any Barnes and Noble and you could easily spend hundreds of dollars on your family. Overwhelmed by… [Read More]
What my child is reading, Vol 1
We have trip to Universal Studios coming up in August, and that means HARRY POTTER WORLD. Mr. A has read books 1-4, so he’s totally pumped for the trip, but Miss E doesn’t know a thing about it. So we decided to read the first book out loud as a family and it’s been awesome…. [Read More]
Keep track of summer reading with these printables
Last summer, I challenged my rising second-grader to read 50 books. If he did it, I’d take him to Target and he could buy something special as a reward. I knew it might be tough, but he LOVES reading and I figured it would be a good way to distract him from the tablet or TV… [Read More]
The one author your young children NEED to be reading
Mo Willems, in my opinion, should be the newest member of the legendary children’s authors hall of fame. I was first introduced to his books as a kindergarten teacher about 10 years ago and I have continued to follow his hilarious and lovable characters through their ups and downs ever since. What makes Mo Willems’… [Read More]
