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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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February 2024 Book List: Discovering New Books For The Month

Hello Friends, Is it February already? I had a successful reading month in January and read 6 out of the 7 books I…

My Grown-Up January Book List: Includes Page Turners

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Four Ways to Achieve Your Reading Goals this Year

What is that one thing you would like to do more of this year? For me, it is to read more. My reading…

60 Christmas Books We Love That Will Brighten Your Season

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Nine Thanksgiving Books we loved this Year (2023)

We have been devouring the world of books lately and I am greatly enjoying sharing many of our adventures with you. There are…

Five Books that will Make You Fall in Love With the Orchestra

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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…

Book Review 2: Finding Winnie, a true story of the world’s famous bear

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a boy and girl sitting on the floor while holding books

Get Your Child Excited About Reading This Summer

Schools will be out soon, and for those taking a relaxed approach to homeschooling, you can shake things up at home and start…