Why An Audible Membership is Worth It
Sometimes, getting to all the great books I want to read means that I must listen to them. This is especially handy during my long commutes to and from my kids...
Category: Awesome Young Adult Books
Banned Book Review: Looking for Alaska
Have you ever been upset to discover that one of your favorite books has been banned? I have. Sheila over at Book Journey wants to spread awareness about banne...
What Makes a Great Beach Read?
Today I embark on my annual trip to Lake Pleasant in the Adirondacks. Here’s to reconnecting with good friends, no cooking for a week, and plenty of activ...
Where to Find “Essential Books” for Summer Reading
A few weeks ago, I posted the list of the 2013 Children’s Choice Book Award Winners to help readers find good books for long summer days. That list has be...
Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Code Name Verity
Have you ever read the final lines of a book and had the uncomfortable feeling that you missed something? Big? That’s how I felt when I finished Code Nam...
Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids, Teens, Word Nerds
Only five more days of school. Woo hoo! But I know that before our second day of summer vacation has passed, my kids will say, “There’s nothing to...