The Great Twilight Debate

What am I reading this summer?
The Twilight Saga books by Stephenie Meyer.  I have been hearing about them for a couple of years now–from friends, neighbors, and acquaintances old and young, male and female, but I just never wanted to read these books before.
Why not?  because I am such a voracious reader that I tend to be very picky–I [...]

The Perfect Books for Summer Reading!

What a wonderful series of books I have discovered!  After a gruelling semester of full-time grad school and teaching children in my home school, my mother referred me to the enchanting Mitford book series as a great way to relax and enjoy the summer.  She was right!
I wish I could put into words the inspiring, even [...]

Mother-Daughter Time

Thank you, Joy, for giving me this great idea for mother-daughter time:

Every day, my daughters and I read a chapter from the Little House on the Prairie books together (while Dad reads toddler-level books to the little ones).  Then, if the girls get all of their chores and schoolwork done in a timely (and non-complaining) [...]

I Need Your Recommendations!

I need some book recommendations!  As I mentioned earlier, I am training for a marathon.  The only way I can get through the long runs (10+ miles) is by listening to audiobooks. 
But first, this warning: I do not listen to books that contain profanity or love scenes.  Think clean, family-friendly literature.  I also like to listen [...]

Exposing My Addiction

I thought I could hide my addiction, but as you can see from these photos, I’m obviously addicted to books!  We have been T.V. Free for almost four years, and in that time I have been doing a lot of reading.  At birthdays, Christmas, and Mother’s Day, all I ever ask for are books! 
First, I [...]