Favorite Reads, 2018 Edition

Every year, I set a goal to read 50 books and for the past 10 years I’ve met that goal. In 2018, I finished 65 books. It has become a custom for me to list my favorite reads at the end of each year. It’s fun to look back and remember all the great books I’ve read in the last 12 months. It’s also fun to share those favorite reads with my friends, family, and blog readers too. I keep track of my reading lists on Goodreads.com. It’s an amazing source of book information and once you join (for free) you Read More

Literary Wisdom: 21 Best Quotes From Books

I love collecting meaningful quotes. When I find especially good ones, I post them on Facebook and Instagram and save them to my Pinterest boards. Where do they come from? Well, I find a lot of them in the books I read. It’s not a secret. I love to read. Every year, I set a reading goal. Usually, I set it at 50 books. My reading lists are hugely varied. If you look at this post about my favorite summer reads, you’ll find fiction, history, young adult novels, and even juvenile literature. If the story is a good one, I’ll probably Read More

Favorite Books to Recommend: Summer 2018 Edition

Technically, summer won’t be over until mid-September. But since school began last week, it certainly feels like it’s time to wrap summer up and prepare for autumn. As part of my summer wrap up, I’m reviewing my favorite best books read this summer. My reading goal for the year is 50 books. As of today, I’ve hit the 48 mark. I always try to get ahead on my reading during summer vacation because once school starts again, my schedule gets busy and my reading rate drops. Since early June, I’ve read nineteen books.  Here are a few of my favorite Read More

Why Summer Reading Is Important

Do you have some books picked out for your summer reading? I have always loved to read. Some of my earliest memories are of going to the local library and picking out books. I can still picture the shelf where some of my favorite books were located. For some children, reading doesn’t come as easy. But it’s no less important. And I’d argue that reading is almost as important for adults too. Summer is the perfect time to set some reading goals. For children, time off school shouldn’t mean time off from reading. I spent five years teaching reading skills Read More