{A guest post from my friend, Tina — you’ll see her around here quite often ;-)} It’s been a strange summer for me, marked by a lingering sadness over the deaths of a family member and a family friend. In the midst of it all — the slow goodbye, the devastating phone call, the … [Read more...] about The Books that Saved My Summer
Recommended Reads
Beach Reads for Summer Respite
"Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity." ~G.K. Chesterton Is there anything better than reading books on the beach? In my opinion, no. It's my favorite. Not surprisingly, I have some suggestions for you ;-). {My caveat to you: You'll find that most often, the books that find their … [Read more...] about Beach Reads for Summer Respite
Mother’s Day Book Picks & Inspiration!
May is here and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you are looking for a good fiction read about moms, looking for encouragement in your day-to-day mothering of little ones, or are a mother looking for ways to connect with a tween or teen daughter, we’ve got some recommendations for … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Book Picks & Inspiration!
Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}
{A guest post from my book loving friend, Tina. She's a frequent visitor around here.} “As Hagrid had said, what would come, would come...and he would have to meet it when it did.” ~Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire And with those ominous words I finished reading aloud to my daughter the … [Read more...] about Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}
Read with Your Tween Daughter ~ {6 books that infuse courage & character}
As I talk with my girls, two themes often resurface — they must have courage and their character matters. I don’t believe I’m alone in feeling overwhelmed and often anxious with the task of raising girls in this world. What I know is that I want my girls to be courageous, but not without character. … [Read more...] about Read with Your Tween Daughter ~ {6 books that infuse courage & character}
And So It Begins {stepping into the New Year + books to guide you}
I begin this New Year hesitant and hopeful. I'm not yet prepared to charge or even briskly greet the possibilities of the next 365 days. I feel as if I'm peeking around the corner -- looking at new vistas but also comprehending that my scenery will not change dramatically. I view this calendar … [Read more...] about And So It Begins {stepping into the New Year + books to guide you}