This week is all about adventure, from classic quest stories like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to exciting new book releases by bestselling authors Ann Patchett and the powerhouse duo Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Explore how stories of journey, transformation, and discovery continue to captivate readers, and catch up on our May reading recap featuring five-star fantasy, magical realism, and an unforgettable Book of the Month pick.
News and Updates Snow?! In Georgia?! You know what that means...time to make a cup of something hot, grab a blanket and read! While the family may go outside to have a little fun, I'll be taking advantage of the quiet to catch up on some reading. With all the events the past week, I've … Continue reading This Week: January 18th
News and Updates Are you following us on Instagram or TikTok? I've been posting videos and pictures of all our holiday shenanigans over there this week - making gingerbread cookies, driving around to look at Christmas lights, and more. Keep an eye out for the red velvet cookies we're making today! This Week In Case … Continue reading This Week: December 14th
This is a love letter to all the high school Literature teachers in the world for all the times they have tried to get their students to read and love The Odyssey. This is for all the times they had to grade papers that were obviously more Percy Jackson and less Odysseus because some of … Continue reading The Odyssey
Our staycation is nearly over, but it has been so much fun! We spent time at the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, the Atlanta Zoo, and the Fernbank Museum, but we also spent a lot of time reading good books - I think I finished 4 this week! The trip to the Museum of … Continue reading This Week: May 18th
We are switching months and switching color themes this week! March's green theme is giving way to April's purple color scheme in ode to my precocious youngest offspring who turns 9 later in the month - it's his favorite color! This week, we're focusing on one of my favorite genres - historical fiction - with … Continue reading This Week: March 30th
All Poppy wanted was coffee…and then she showed up - the high school mean girl turned town mean girl. Decades of being teased and humiliated by this girl have been too much for Poppy, so she tries to deflect the incoming humiliation by grabbing the arm of the handsome stranger in front of her in … Continue reading My Phony Valentine
Sanna has been working hard to perfect her hard ciders in the attic of the orchard barn. Her family has lived here for generations and some of the trees only found here give off a unique flavor. Sanna is desperate to capture that flavor in her ciders, but her brother thinks it’s just a waste … Continue reading The Simplicity of Cider
This week, we are reading Asian authors in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There's another important day this week, too - the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. I support our friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community and hope they can see me as an ally. As part of that, … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Representation in Literature
Esther and her sister are finishing their work sewing sleeves on to shirtwaists at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. It’s the end of the week – payday – and the workers on the ninth floor are having a small celebration for Sam and his fiancée. Just as they are gathering, there’s a … Continue reading Triangle
