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What We’re Reading: In our house, we run a range of book choices, so I’d thought I’d share what we’re reading. Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge I recently started this calm, wise story based in the English countryside by Elizabeth Goudge. From the publisher: Mary Lindsay is a born and bred Londoner who has… Continue reading Reading Lately: Adult, Middle, and Young Readers

The delightful series from Jill Barklem, Brambly Hedge [which I’ve written about here] apparently had a short live series. THis would be entertaining for young fans of Brambly Hedge! WILDCAT Flannery O’Connor is one of America’s most prolific, Catholic writers. She’s difficult to understand. My undergraduate professors – perhaps because of their lack of Catholicism… Continue reading Books on Film: Cartoons, Southern Gothic, and More

This spring, I’ve got a lovely stack of unread paperbacks along with a few Kindle books that I’ve been reading. Historical Fiction (this is my favorite genre of book, so I’m consistently finding new titles to add to my TBR): No One Stood Taller by Peter Turnham (series on Kindle Unlimited) Lily is from the… Continue reading Reading Lately: Spring Selections

Polly Horvath is one of those children/middle age authors who consistently writes popular books that are charming but thoughtful, too. If you’ve not read any of her publications, check out our favorites below: Everything on a Waffle is an award winning gem of a book! If you love chapter books with a main character, Primrose,… Continue reading Polly Horvath: Waffles, Cakes, and Orphans

Patricia Polacco is one of those authors that every child should experience. She clearly loved her craft, and her books cover topics like suffering, siblings, and culture. These books, too, are usually available at libraries. I love the depth of her books which don’t condensed to children, but she examines issues of life with them… Continue reading Patricia Polacco