BOOKS

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

10 Gripping Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books Your Kids will love

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9 New Picture Books to Check Out (2026–2027)

I recently became a member of NetGalley, where you can read and review books before publication. I started off with picture books

12 Picture Books About the Origins of Christmas Traditions

I’ve been collecting Christmas picture books for a few years now. While my kids are starting to grow out of it, I want to remind them that there’s magic

Best Christmas Chapter Books for Kids & Families

This year, I started to read Christmas chapter books early so that I could get this post ready on time for the holiday season. Many of these books you