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Book Lists
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
Our most-read book lists right now
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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Holiday Books and Movies That Bring Christmas Magic to Life
As a Christian mama, my top priority during the holiday season is to spend time in the Word with my kids, teaching them…
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Why Audiobooks Can Spark a Love for Reading in Children
A story Let me tell you a story of a boy who hated reading. It was a struggle to get him to pick…
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How I Got My 7-Year-Old to Read 20+ Books this Summer
Encouraging Reading: A Balanced Approach I have often written about the struggles I face in getting a certain child of mine to read.…
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Ten Hits and Misses From My Summer Reading Adventures
Despite the busyness of having the kids at home this summer, I managed to exceed my reading goals. Last year, I didn't have…
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Five ways to Make Reading a Fun Summer Activity
Whether you have book-loving kids at home or not, it would be wonderful to create an environment of reading in your home this…
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It’s that time of year for summer reading programs
So many parents look forward to summer, but keeping kids busy can be challenging, especially for working parents. Of course, we have summer…
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April-May Book Roundup: What I’ve Been Reading
I've been working hard to keep up with my reading goals this year, but April was a challenging month due to some health…
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March Booklist: Staying on the reading journey
I hope that you are having an incredible reading journey and keeping up with your book goals. I have to say that I…
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Early Chapter Books for Reluctant Readers: 5 Easy Series Kids Finish
I have a reluctant early reader at home. Reading is not exciting to this child, and the likelihood of picking up a book…
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