{Another installment of reads to savor from Tina. Read a couple of her other posts: Savoring the Slow Read ~ Summer Edition & Books for Fall and Winter Reading} The American Heritage Dictionary defines savor as: To taste or enjoy with zest; relish. For those of you who are looking for books … [Read more...] about Savoring Fall {2021 Edition}
Seasonal Reading
Stepping into 2021 {5 books to begin the journey}
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. It has been a year unlike … [Read more...] about Stepping into 2021 {5 books to begin the journey}
A Christmas Celebration Recipe ~ Old-Fashioned Ginger Strips (+Christmas Novella Pairings)
I'm not sure if my mom made these every year at Christmastime, but this recipe certainly set itself into the nostalgic remembrances of childhood Decembers. This year I've craved comfort comfort reads, comfort clothes, comfort blankets, and comfort food. I hadn't made these for several years, wanted … [Read more...] about A Christmas Celebration Recipe ~ Old-Fashioned Ginger Strips (+Christmas Novella Pairings)
Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews Edwards!
Julie Andrews Edwards celebrated a birthday on October 1st. Tina shares her favorite literary works of the beloved Julie Andrews! Enjoy! “The world is full of magical places, and the library has always been one of them for me. A library can be that special place for our children.”~Julie Andrews … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews Edwards!
Mystery Series for Summer that are more than Mindless Page-Turners
{Guest post from my bookish friend and cohort, Tina} I enjoy a good page-turning mystery. When I pick up the newest Mary Higgins Clark, I know I’ll be done with it within two days. However, I won’t walk away feeling attached to the characters or pondering the plot. I’ll have enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Mystery Series for Summer that are more than Mindless Page-Turners
Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder!
“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder Ah, how right Laura is. In the midst of our modern world with its phones and cars and everlasting schedules, old-fashioned things can be just what we need to slow us down and remind us... ~ to … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder!
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” "And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, "we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne If you’re like us, January is a hard month. The excitement of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
Our Girls Recommend
As a mother-daughter book club we have months where we meet together without having read a book. For September, to allow the girls to settle into a school routine, we simply gathered on a warm autumn night to play games, make s'mores, and share book recommendations from summer reading. We are … [Read more...] about Our Girls Recommend
The Books that Saved My Summer
{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 questions … [Read more...] about The Books that Saved My Summer
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
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}
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}
Books for Fall & Winter Reading
a blanket + a cup of tea + books to get lost in and series perfect for binge reading Yes, please! These suggestions come from my bookish friend, Tina. Also my partner in crime for creating Lit Kits. {The shop is open!} I added a few recommendations of my own too. * * * * * FOR KIDS: (but adults will … [Read more...] about Books for Fall & Winter Reading
Front Porch Book Picks ~ Summer Is Here!
Of the many attributes I love about my house, my front porch tops the list. Covered and north-facing {which in Colorado means shaded and cool for the entire day minus the early morning} I can literally sit out there all day long — often I do. And often, my kids join me. My oldest two grab their … [Read more...] about Front Porch Book Picks ~ Summer Is Here!
Savoring the Slow Read ~ Summer Edition
{This is guest post from my friend, Tina. I hope you find a title to savor as we drift into summer!} One of the things I love most about holidays and the changing of the seasons are the opportunities they grant me to slow down and savor. At Thanksgiving I savor the sounds of a house filled with … [Read more...] about Savoring the Slow Read ~ Summer Edition