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Top Ten Tuesday: Ice Cream Covers
It’s a Top Ten Tuesday Freebie week which means I’ve got to get creative! And being that it’s summer, and it’s hot, and the fact that I absolutely LOVE ice cream, I knew exactly what this week’s theme would be – ice cream covers! And not only are they ice…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly NOT Want to Read a Book
I’m pretty open when it comes to reading books. I’ll try pretty much anything out there. And if someone suggests a book to me, I’ll read the book completely, no matter whether I love it or not. But, there are some things that make me instantly not want to read…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book
There are all sorts of things that make me instantly want to read a book. But, for today’s post, I wanted to share some of the things that I’ll gravitate to when selecting new books. I actually posted this topic for Top Ten Tuesday way back in 2017. You can…
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24 Fairy Books for All Ages
Tiny fairies who are cheeky, magical, and sometimes mischievous are some popular characters in books for kids and teens. For today’s post, I pulled together 24 fairy books for all ages from picture books to chapter books, middle grade to young adult, there’s a little something for everyone. With cute…
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16 Graphic Novel Adaptations
Graphic novels can be contentious at times because so many people look down on them as “not serious reading.” In fact, studies have shown that you use more parts of your brain when reading graphic novels, than when you’re reading a typical novel. Not only is your brain decoding words,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading
There are so many things getting in the way of reading! Some of which I love to do and wouldn’t change my daily schedule for, while others are must-dos like work, chores, etc. These things I do begrudgingly and would 100% prefer to be reading! And of course, there are…
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18 Fantasy Titles for Tweens and Teens Beyond Harry Potter
Fantasy titles are some of the most popular books in my library for middle grade and young adult readers and for good reason. Fully realized worlds filled with details that are unlike the real world, the battle for good and evil, and complex characters are just a few of the…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Recommend to Others
I wanted to highlight some YA titles that I really enjoyed for today’s prompt. And as you can see, my YA reading tastes are kind of all over the place. From historical fiction to fantasy and everything in between, I tend to read a little bit of everything. I love…
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Top Ten Tuesday: First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf
I have beautiful handmade bookshelves that span the whole wall of my office at home. Our shared home office is on the top floor of our split-level which means it’s extra cozy. It’s got a window that lets in the morning sun. The slanted walls come from where the roof…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Volunteer
I think volunteerism is a great way for kids to give back to their communities. While some kids are forced to complete volunteer projects whether it’s for school, scouts, or religious organizations, other kids will find volunteering a fulfilling way to spend their time, especially when it’s a project they’re…
