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Continue reading →: Working in a School Library
This collage shows my first interview in 8 years, my official employee badge and my first day outfit. Returning to Work: A Perfect Fit for My Family I originally planned to go back to work part-time when my youngest son started kindergarten (I had quit working when my oldest son…
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Continue reading →: How I Choose My Next Book: 6 Ways I Pick Books to Add to My TBR Pile
I’ve seen countless memes about people joking that their TBR (To Be Read) pile will extend past their lifetime. I feel like my biggest reading struggle is that there are just so many books I want to read and not enough time to read them all. Can I get an…
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Continue reading →: Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? Why I Think They Do.
I used to be in the camp that said audiobooks do not count as “officially reading.” If your eyes weren’t running over every written word, it was cheating. I mean, it does seem a little like cheating when you can set the speed at 1.25x (or 1.5x if you’re extra…
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Continue reading →: Favorite Reading T-shirts
I wear t-shirts pretty much anytime I’m not at work. My t-shirts can basically be broken down into four categories: Without further ado, I wanted to share some of my favorite reading shirts. Note: I’ve tried to find similar shirts on Amazon in case you’re interested, but styles have changed…
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Continue reading →: Prequels and “Retellings”: Revisiting Beloved Classics from a New Perspective
There is a literary trend I’ve noticed lately – modern authors writing prequels to classic books or retellings from another character’s point of view. The most famous one that comes to mind is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995) by Gregory Maguire to…
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Continue reading →: Hide a Book, Find a Book: A Fun Reading Activity for Kids
If you’re looking for a creative way to encourage reading and spread kindness, a book hiding activity for kids is a perfect choice. This “hide a book, find a book” idea turns reading into an adventure while giving children a chance to share stories with others. My kids used to…
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Continue reading →: Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Booklovers
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and there’s still time to grab a gift for the booklover in your life. Here are my top 5 ideas: Which gift idea would you want the most?
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Continue reading →: The Story of a Reluctant Reader and How “Dog Man” Changed Everything
From Struggles to Success My oldest son did not enjoy reading in kindergarten. Sight word lists felt like “babble words” with no story to follow, and honestly, I couldn’t blame him for not being interested. The first book he read independently was Blue?, and I remember the pride we both…
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Continue reading →: My Approach to Reading: How My Reading Habits Have Changed Over Time
How My Reading Habits Have Changed: Letting Go of Reading Rules Several years ago, when my boys were still very little and very demanding, I set a goal to read 12 books in a year. To keep myself balanced, I rotated between fun/fiction books with self-help/growth books. The “rule” I…
Hello,
I’m Teri
Welcome to my book nook! I’m glad you’re here!
I’m married to Matt, and we have two sons that keep us laughing and on our toes. To paraphrase Buddy the Elf, “I love reading. Reading’s my favorite.” This website exists for all things books and reading. I hope you’ll turn the page with me and take a look around.