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Continue reading →: How Reading Turned My Sons into Titaniacs: Encouraging a Love of Reading in Kids
Many parents wonder how to encourage a love of reading in their kids – especially if they’re reluctant readers. I’ve written about raising a reluctant reader (see post here), but what if your child already likes reading? How do you deepen that passion and turn it into a lifelong love…
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Continue reading →: Best of Books: Civil War Era Fiction Book Recommendations
I’ve mentioned it in previous posts (like my WWII historical fiction favorites – see here), but I love history. And historical fiction books are my favorite genre to read. They transport me to another time and help me imagine what life looked like for earlier generations. One of my favorite…
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Continue reading →: My Oldest Book: Memoir of John Mooney Mead (1832 First Edition)
I’m not very sentimental about books. I don’t collect first editions, and my shelves aren’t filled with pristine hardbacks or beautiful dust covers (I’m actually not a fan of dust covers). Honestly, I prefer used books because they don’t cost as must as new, and I like the idea of…
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Continue reading →: 42 Screen-Free Ideas: Fun Alternatives to Screen Time
Looking for screen-free activities for kids? You’re not alone! Parents everywhere are asking for fun ways to cut back on TV, video games, and tablets. As a book lover, my first suggestion is always reading. But I also know not every child has fallen in love with books yet. Over…
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Continue reading →: How to Buy Books for Cheap (Budget-Friendly Tips for Book Lovers)
I love to save money on things, and saving money on books is no exception. If you’re a book lover on a budget, you know the thrill of finding a great read at a bargain price. I have discovered several ways to get books cheaply when I don’t feel like…
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Continue reading →: Why Reading with Your Child Matters (and How to Make it a Daily Habit)
My boys’ elementary school passed out a flyer (image below) at the Meet the Teacher Night for several years, and it left a lasting impression on me. It reinforced the homework policy – just 20 minutes of reading outside school every day. Besides an occasional worksheet, this has been all…
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Continue reading →: Getting My Leather Bible Re-Bound: How I Had My Bible Restored
When I graduated high school, my grandma gave me a beautiful leather NIV Study Bible. She lovingly filled out the Dedication Page with my name and included several of her favorite Bible verses. I took that Bible to college, back home after graduation and through five more moves in my…
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Continue reading →: 500 Books Later: How Goodreads Helped Me Track My Reading Life
Huzzah! I recently hit a milestone: I’ve tracked 500 books using Goodreads. That felt momentous enough to take a minute and celebrate—because let’s be real, that’s a lot of pages! Several years ago, I decided I wanted to track the books I read so I could build a better, more…
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Continue reading →: Best of Books: Best WWII Nonfiction Memoirs Based on True Stories
Last week I shared my favorite World War II fiction books, and this week I wanted to share some of my favorite World War II nonfiction books. These memoirs are so touching, and I am amazed at the strength of the individuals and their undaunting will to survive. I don’t…
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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.