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Books have always been a big part of our family life.
These book lists come from the shelves, read-alouds, library stacks, and conversations in our own home. I spend time reading, pre-reading, and reviewing books so I can help my children choose good stories and share thoughtful recommendations with families who want reading to feel less overwhelming and more joyful.
Here, you’ll find clean, meaningful, and engaging book ideas for different ages, seasons, interests, and reading needs.
Start with our featured lists below, then browse all book lists by category.
Featured Lists
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Five Fall Books that Celebrate the Magic of Friendship
As the leaves become pretty colors and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to snuggle up with a good book that celebrates the beauty of it all.
Best Middle Grade Book Series for Kids (Ages 8–12)
My favorite genre of books is middle-grade books. While the target audience is between 8-12, these books are intended for anyone and everyone to read. The
10 Gripping Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books Your Kids will love
Whether you know your history or not, there’s something deeply engaging about a well-written historical fiction novel. I didn’t enjoy studying history in
How to Get Kids to Read More + Great Books for Ages 7–12
We read a lot of books this summer. Between my three kids, we had everything from Harry Potter and The Wild Robot to Little House on the
Get the Free List: 20 Must-Read Middle Grade Chapter Books
Our favorite middle grade chapter books kids actually finish — sent straight to your inbox.
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Middle Grade Books · 6 posts
How to Get Kids to Read More + Great Books for Ages 7–12
We read a lot of books this summer. Between my three kids, we had everything from Harry Potter and The Wild Robot to Little House on the Prairie, The…
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10 Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books From Around the World
We had an incredible summer of reading, with so many wonderful books to choose from. I personally spent some time reading more historical…
Read more →10 Gripping Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books Your Kids will love
Whether you know your history or not, there’s something deeply engaging about a well-written historical fiction novel. I didn’t enjoy studying history in
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20 Must-Read Chapter Books My Kids Loved in January (2026)
Let’s talk about reading goals, shall we? This year, my kids each set reading goals for 2026 to support their reading journey. My…
Read more →Best Middle Grade Book Series for Kids (Ages 8–12)
My favorite genre of books is middle-grade books. While the target audience is between 8-12, these books are intended for anyone and everyone…
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Book Review 1: Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge
I am so excited to start this book review series on the blog. I will be sharing fiction, historical novels, children's books, Christian…
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