So here are all of my summer reads, all together in one spot. Since we were traveling half of the summer, I listened to a lot of these books on the Overdrive app while I was driving, editing photos, or just chilling and playing Candy Crush. I've never played Candy Crush but downloaded the app promising to take it off my phone when I came home, which I have done. It really was such a fun way to unwind and get a lot of reading in. The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda Loved It, Liked It, So So, Not For Me || So, So What's It About || Mystery/Thriller. One of Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Picks. A journalist sets out to find a missing friend, a friend who may never have existed at all. How Did You Read It || Audiobook, Overdrive Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Loved It, Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Loved It What's It About || The haunting tale of a widower that loses his wife and remarries shortly after. The story is told through the eyes of his young bride as she enters the world … [Read more...]
Monthly Book Reports March – May 2017
The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines Loved It, Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Loved It What's It About || The story of Chip and Joanna Gaines from the show Fixer Upper. Such a delighful read! There story of marriage, business, faith, endurance, and humor. How Did You Read It || Hardbound Book (Gift from my sister.) A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Betty Smith Loved It, Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Loved It What's It About || The story of Francie growing up in Brooklyn in the turn of the century. This story was beautifully written, dealing with some difficult subjects in an uplifting way. Such heartfelt, beautiful moments sprinkled throughout this novel. How Did You Read It || Audiobook on CD The One-In-A-Million Bo by Monica Wood Loved It, Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Loved It What's It About || Just read it, so good. The story of an 11 year old boy's friendship with an 104 woman. You fall in love with all the characters as they struggle and cope with the demands … [Read more...]
Monthly Book Report January & February 2017
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Loved It, Really Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Really Liked It. What's It About || The story of three women, in three different countries, during WWII and how their lives intertwined. Some parts were hard to read. How Did You Read It || Audiobook from the library Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Loved It, Really Liked It, So So, Not For Me || So So What's It About || A mindbending, relentlessly surprising thriller. A science fiction novel. Some language throughout. How Did You Read It || Audiobook from the library Still Life by Louise Penny Loved It, Really Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Really Liked It What's It About || A mystery set in a small Canadian town. Some language throughout. How Did You Read It || Book on CD from the library Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain Loved It, Really Liked It, So So, Not For Me || Really Liked It What's It About || In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically … [Read more...]
Reading Goal List 2017
Sharing my 2017 reading list today. January 2017 Classic || Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry Nonfiction || Women and the Priesthood by Sheri Dew Read Aloud || Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose Fiction || Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly February 2017 Classic || Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Nonfiction || The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines & My Berlin Kitchen by Luisa Weiss Read Aloud || Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling Fiction || The Kitchen House & Glory of Everything by Kathleen Grissom March 2017 Classic || The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton Nonfiction || Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle Read Aloud || Winter of Fire by Sherryl Jordan Fiction || The One In A Million Boy by Monica Wood April 2017 Classic || Oh Pioneers by Willa Cather Nonfiction || Team of Rivals by Doris Goodwin Read Aloud || The Silver Crown by Robert C O'Brien Fiction || A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny May … [Read more...]
Books Read in 2016
Books read this last year, in 2016. As you can see below, I only read a handful of the books I had planned to read. We had a crazy year and reading was definitely not at the top of the priority list. I learned a lot about what books I read quickly, what books I read slowly, and what works for me in my reading life. The books I crossed out are the ones I read, the ones highlighted are the ones I read but didn't finish, and the rest I didn't read. A lot of them made it to my 2017 list, which I'm keeping up with this year, which is exciting. My 2017 Booklist is here and I will be sharing book reports of what I have read so far this year here soon. January Classic The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Possession by A. S. Byatt Nonfiction Growing Up by Brad Wilcox A Marvelous Work and a Wonder by LeGrand Richards Read Aloud Moccasin Trail by Eloise McGraw February Classic Autobiography of Ben Franklin by Ben Franklin Jane Eyre by Charlotte … [Read more...]
The 2016 Book Groups I’m Joining
I just wanted to share a couple online book clubs that I'm joining in with on the blog today. I love books, I love community, I love hearing what other people think about what they are reading, and I love a good book list. I'll be joining a grown up book group for me and a read aloud book group for my family. Some of the books on the lists I have read but most are new to me. Take a peek, you may want to join in. The Deliberate Reader 2016 Book ClubReading Together A Family Exploration Book ClubI also am starting with a couple friends an in person mothering book group. It will be fun to talk face to face and share ideas and thoughts about what we are reading. More on what we are reading for this soon.You can find my 2016 Book List and reading goals here.You can find my latest picture book (Hansel and Gretel) sharing here. … [Read more...]
The Fairy Tale Project || Hansel and Gretel
In January we read through of few of these lovely Hansel and Gretel picture books. Like many fairy tales, this is an eerie, fearful tale. Proceed with caution. Hansel and Gretel by Rika Lesser illustrated by Paul O. ZelinskyLoved the illustrations in this version of Hansel and Gretel. Hansel and Gretel by Susan JeffersHansel and Gretel by Cynthia RylantCynthia Rylant is one of my favorites and I love her rendition of this fairy tale.Hansel and Gretel by James MarshallA fun version of the taleHansel and Gretel by Holly HobbieHansel and Gretel by Neil GaimanEach illustration is like the cover, alternating full page illustration with full page text. I really enjoyed the writing of this version of the story. Hansel and Gretel by Will MosesHansel and Gretel by Manju GregoryHansel and Gretel by Nadia HigginsHansel and Gretel by Louise RoweJanuary || CinderellaFebruary || Beauty and the BeastMarch || RumpelstiltskinApril || The Frog PrinceMay || … [Read more...]
Winter Picture Books
Here are a few favorite winter picture books, many of these are perfect for the younger readers, but really they are great for all your picture book loving kiddos. You can find my other list of winter picture books here.Flannel Kisses by Linda Crotta BrennanBiscuit's Snowy Day by Alyssa Satin CapucilliThe Snow Day by Ezra Jack KeatsHenry and Mudge Sparkle Days by Cynthia RylantWhite Owl, Barn Owl by Nicola DaviesWinter (Nature Projects For Every Season) by Phyllis S. BuschWinter Is Coming by Tony Johnston … [Read more...]
Winter Round Up
Winter is such a lovely time of year. Once the holiday season is over, we settle in to the slows days of winter. Here are a few things that I've gathered to share with you today, a winter round up of sorts.My skin needs extra attention during these dry, cold winter months. Some of my favorite lotions you can find here, here, and here. They have been amazing to use on my naturally dry skin.Reading is another lovely winter pastime. Here are some great picture books to read with your little ones. I'm also planning to share another set of winter picture books here soon.Winter Picture BooksJan Brett's books are a perfect winter read.Here is another list of winter reads.A couple of my favorite winter chapter books you can find here and here.Here is a happy reading list for us adults who want to cuddle up with an uplifting book.Winter is a great time to clean and freshen up our homes. Here is a great blog post about getting rid of winter clutter … [Read more...]
Jakob’s 2015 Chapter Books
Here is a list of what my 12 year old son read on his own in 2015. I know we missed a few, but I thought I would share the ones we could remember. He really enjoyed these! Some were ones he pick out himself (Percy Jackson and The 39 Clues), some were ones that I chose (Brian's Hunt and Bridge to Terabithia), and some were required reads from school (The Ousiders). All were enjoyed by my guy. Any recommendations for him for 2016?The Story of the World Volume 4Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls WilderGadiantons and the Silver Sword by Chris Heimerdinger Brian's Hunt by Gary PaulsenBridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonThe Percy Jackson Series by Rick RiordanThe Westing Game by Ellen RaskinThe Outsiders S. E. HintonDavy Crockett by David CrockettThe Landry News by Andrew ClementsThe Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey Book 2 by Trenton Lee StewartThe Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma Book 3 by Trenton Lee StewartThe … [Read more...]
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