Literature Threads

Seasonal Reading

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, 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!

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

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}

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