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Book Review: Liar’s Dice by Juliet Faithfull
Liar’s Dice, set in 1970s Brazil ,is a slow-burn family drama of separated twin sisters, and what one will do to find her way back together.
Read MoreBooks Added to My Shelves in August 2026
Books Added to My Shelves in August 2026 include new & upcoming fiction, fantasy, & nonfiction as well as children’s books.
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: School Spirits by Charlotte Gunnufson
School Spirits focuses on the social and emotional learning that happens on the first day of school, even when one is haunted by ghosts
Read MoreSummer Read-to-Learn: Taro Gomi’s Big Book of Verbs
Taro Gomi’s Big Book of Verbs is a great way to add to your child’s vocabulary and prepare them for school.
Read MoreQuick Lit: August 2026
Quick Lit August 2026 includes mini-reviews of recent reads. You’ll find hits and misses in romance, nonfiction, and historical fiction.
Read MoreSummer Read-to-Learn: Take it Apart
Take it Apart encourages kids to think with their brain and their hands to find out how to tackle a big project that everyone can enjoy.
Read MoreSummer Read-to-Learn: Sounds of Trash
The children’s book Sounds of Trash explains how kids use creativity and design to make their own instruments for a fictional Block Party.
Read MoreBooks Added to My Shelves in July 2026
Books Added to My Shelves in July 2026 include new romance, historical fiction, & fiction titles & new children’s & middle-grade fiction.
Read MoreSummer Read-to-Learn BUZZ! by Toni Buzzeo
Buzz! Being Brave Around Buzzy, Stinging Insects teaches kids how to be safe around buzzing insects like bees, wasps, and hornets.
Read MoreA Great Conversation on The Encouragement for Real Life Podcast
This week I was part of a great conversation on The Encouragement for Real Life Podcast with my sister-in-laws.
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