Category: book reviews
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Women’s History Month: 24 books by women, honoring women
who have lived courageously, overcome extreme hardship, and/or have contributed to culture, society, or history. March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and it is accompanied by International Women’s Day on March 8th. Did you know about International Women’s Day? I remember being totally unaware that this recognition existed…
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Recent Reads: February 2026
It’s March, yet I’m writing about my January and February (and some December) reads. Such is life right now! I’m just glad it’s not half a year’s worth of books to share with all of you. 🙂 I have plenty of reviews here, so buckle up and feel free to…
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Books for Preteens in Tough Circumstances
My fellow readers, you probably know how incredibly meaningful it can be to read a book at just the right time in your life. For me, that has happened multiple times, especially when I have been processing tough life circumstances. For kids, experiencing challenging and heart-wrenching circumstances is new for…
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Recent Reads: Fall 2025
This post marks my first few months as a stay-at-home, not just on-summer-break mom. Many people have asked me how it feels, and to be honest, most days, most of the time, it has felt wonderful. Did I get sad the week that my former co-workers returned to work? Yes.…
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Recent Reads: July 2025
It has been H O T here in Georgia – higher than average temps! Since my son loves to be outside, though, that means we are outside playing with water, kicking a soccer ball, or taking walks at some point every day despite the temperatures. I complain a teensy bit,…
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 16 Books with Multicultural Perspectives
When my inspiration for this series, parents of preteens, asked me if I had any wholesome book recommendations for their kids, I knew I wanted to include a list of books that feature kids who have to straddle two cultures. You see, the friend who asked me about recommendations is…
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Recent Reads: June 2025
Hey there, readers! It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through this calendar year. Since I haven’t kept up with releasing monthly reviews so far, I’ve got plenty of reviews for you today. Some are books that were recently published, and others not. Either way, I hope you find something that…
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Recent Reads: November 2024
Thanksgiving week: the perfect opportunity to spend some extra time cozied up with a good book – especially with a slice of pie and a fire. Or just the pie if you’re in a warm climate. 🙂 Here’s what I’ve been reading lately; perhaps you’ll find a couple of ideas…
a Look at a Book 