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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf
This list is full of picture books that I was able to pick up while I was at the ALA conference this summer. Uncorrected proofs of picture books are some of the most fun because they still feel “not” real because there really isn’t any binding and the book is…
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Read Aloud Books for Toddlers
While I think a lot of people may search for “best books for toddlers” I hate claiming that I have the best of lists because books are so subjective and what might best for one person, might not be best for another. Instead, I’d like to suggest this list of…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope to Read Over Winter Break
I know that today’s theme is actually “Books I Hope Santa Brings”, but I already have half of these titles on my bookshelf at home and I just haven’t gotten a chance to read them yet! And I know, I’ve got about a week before the end of the year,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Winter 2025-2026 To-Read List
I have grandiose plans for my winter break which is only a couple of days, but these young adult books look too good to pass up before the new year! I don’t often get the chance to read YA books, but some of these coves are to die for, some…
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Top Ten Tuesday: YA Books Set In Snowy Places
While there are a plethora of wonderful winter/holiday romances out there, I decided to focus my efforts somewhere else for this post. I’ve already done a wintery-themed list for middle grade books, so instead I went with snowy/wintery themed YA books. I don’t think YA books get as much love,…
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Best of 2025 Book Lists
It’s that time of year when anyone and everyone starts sharing their thoughts and opinions on the best things of the year. In my nook of the world, this is typically the best books of 2025. And while I’m as curious the next person as to who makes these lists,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids
I was excited to see a “Freebie” week for Top Ten Tuesday because I’ve got a host of really great books to share with my readers and I don’t have enough time to write up additional blog posts! This week, I’m sharing Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids. Think about those…
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Little Kids, Big Emotions: Grief
It’s been a long process, but I’ve come to the last emotion of the series. If you haven’t had a chance, make sure to go back and check out all these great book lists – happy, sad, mad, shy, enthusiasm, frustrated, silly, calm, anxious, scared, and jealousy! This book list is one…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Newly Published Thankful & Grateful Picture Books
While the roots of Thanksgiving are difficult, I think it’s important for people to take time not only to spend with family or friends, but to consciously create a attitude of gratitude. And I know, all too well, that not every has had an easy year, and there is something…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Modern Books You Think Will Be Classics In the Future
I find it hard to figure out what modern books may become classics because I feel as though all the classic books that I read in school are still part of the curriculum and it’s been quite a while since I was in elementary school. Things like curriculum can take…
