I love learning about resources that I don’t know about, especially when it comes to reading. I have a few tried and true favorites that I use on a regular basis when it comes to my reading life, my blog posts, and at work in the library. My posts focus…

There were too many book settings to choose from! But since I love to travel, I chose a lot of real-life places that I’d love to visit and a few fictional locations that I wish were real! Favorite Book Settings cross country trip – The Adventures of a Girl Called…

What an interesting topic! There are so many opinions about how and what to read out there, but I liked diving into the things that bother me. Whether it’s from the author, publisher, or from readers, here are my top ten bookish pet peeves! Multiple POVs without any clear indication…

We are smack dab in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration runs from September 15 – October 15. It can sneak up on you since it starts in the middle of the month. A great way to celebrate is to read books by Hispanic authors and illustrators. But,…

I haven’t been reading a ton of middle grade fiction over the past few months. Apparently, I need more of an escape which means YA fantasy and contemporary romance? I’m reading, and honestly, that’s the most important part. But, as I was perusing the fall releases on the Reading Middle…

I had a lot of fun pulling this list together! Since I focused on picture books last week when we shared books that make us smile, I wanted to focus on a different age group – young adults! I started this list and then quickly realized that I could actually…

I love fun and silly picture books – anything to get kids giggling is right up my alley! Whether the creators use subtle humor, great rhymes, or illustrations that you can’t miss, These are some of my favorite pictures books guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Disclosure: Some…