Tweet One of the biggest challenges many mother-daughter book club members face is how to choose books that appeal to two generations of readers. It’s easy to assume that the books girls like will be too frivolous for the moms … Continue reading
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Tweet You’ll often find good memoirs on best-selling lists for lots of reasons: They provide insight into medical, social and other issues that you may be dealing with They help you learn about events or actions that take place all … Continue reading
Tweet Books get to be known as classics when they stand the test of time with generation after generation of readers. Many of these classics end up becoming movies, which take the place of the written story in popular culture—think … Continue reading
Tweet As school starts up again, you may be considering starting a mother-daughter book club or continuing one you’re already part of. Here are a few can’t miss titles released in the last year for young readers and a few … Continue reading
Tweet I have often checked The Children’s Book Review for recommendations when I’m looking for something to read. So I was thrilled when Nicki Richesin asked if I would contribute my family’s five favorites for a new monthly column by … Continue reading
Tweet March is Women’s History Month, which makes it a great time to read about women who have made an impact on history. Here are a few of my suggestions: For readers aged 10 to 14 Cleopatra Rules! The Amazing … Continue reading
Tweet My husband and I have always given our daughters little gifts for Valentine’s Day. With none of the stress of Christmas, this has become a holiday where we focus on books, chocolate and flowers. What could be better to … Continue reading
Tweet Last week, I offered up a few tips on how to get a family reading group going. Today, I’m recommending a few titles in three age brackets that are good books to read out loud in your family. … Continue reading
