Category: book reviews
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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…
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“Recent” Reads: September 2024
Fellow readers, this year has been full of brand-new motherhood for me, and I have let blogging take a sabbatical so that I could focus on my sweet baby and little family. I do not regret that choice for a moment, yet I have found myself missing writing here more…
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January 2024: Recent Reads
January . . . the month of fresh starts and new beginnings, of strangely cold weather (for the U.S. South), and the possibility of snow/winter weather days off of school, which I delightfully experienced last week. As I wrote in my recent reflection post, my goal is to read more…
a Look at a Book 