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Emily Henry Books In Order: The Complete List
If you’re looking for a great summer read, Emily Henry is one of the best authors to pick up. In recent years, her…
A Complete Guide to Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales (History Books Your Kids Will Love)
Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are true stories of American history that will keep your kids reading past their bedtime.
30 Easy to Read Classics You Won’t Want to Put Down
Is there such a thing as an easy to read classic novel? Sometimes we shy away from classic literature because we are afraid it’s going to be boring with a capital B or be painful to get through due to archaic language and vocabulary. There are several classic books that you will not only be glad you read but you will truly enjoy the reading experience.
22 Books from the 1910s That Still Resonate Today (And More!)
The Titanic sank, Henry Ford started producing the Model T, the Panama Canal was completed, the first World War began and ended, the Spanish flu took almost 50 million lives, and these are the books they were reading.
20 Books from 1900 to 1909 That Are Still Worth Reading
Slavery was outlawed, but racism was far from over. The Wright Brothers took flight for the first time, the Model T was created by Ford, construction of the Panama Canal began, and San Francisco was decimated by an earthquake. And these are the books they were reading.
Hi there!
i’m Courtney
If there’s one thing I know for certain (besides death and taxes) is that your reading life should bring you joy. While it’s fun to look back each year and see how many books we’ve read, reading should never be about the numbers.
The real question we should aim to answer ever year is: “Am I satisfied with my reading life?”
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, too, then this blog is definitely for you.
Happy Reading!
book reviews
Book Review: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
This is one of my favorite books of 2024! It’s sooo good!
Complete Guide to Long Bright River by Liz Moore: Summary, Review and Book Club Questions (+ PDF Download)
Long Bright River is a literary mystery that tells the story of the opioid crisis in Philadelphia through one family.
Book Review and Summary: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
If you read one romance book this summer, let this be the one! (IMHO)
Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Tress of the Emerald Sea is one of those rare books you will want to return to again and again.