Whether I’m reading a book or just going about my real life, I love to figure out and understand why people act and think they way they do. People are fascinating. If we just look at the surface, it’s easy to pass judgement. I prefer to go deeper than that. In We Are Water, Wally […]
Books
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
Eternal YA Book by H.G. Nadel
Here’s my little confession. Even though it’s been quite a few years since I’ve qualified as a young adult, I thoroughly enjoy reading YA books. The books are written at an adult reading level, but the content is typically a bit more ‘family friendly’ and less R Rated than similar non-YA novels. I know I’m […]
Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year by Bill Harley
Bill Harley is a man of many talents. His musical skills have earned him two Grammy’s and he’s an accomplished children’s book author. You may have even heard him on NPR’s All Things Considered. Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year is the first book in a new series. The chapter book stars a […]
The Last Ride of Caleb O’Toole by Eric Pierpoint
In The Last Ride of Caleb O’Toole, Eric Pierpoint brings the history of the Oregon Trail to life in a personal way. History is much more than just memorizing dates and facts to input into a multiple choice test. History is the people who were involved with those dates and facts. Since the main characters […]
Red Shirt Kids by Bryce and Kim Clark
When I was growing up, my Dad used to make up bedtime stories for me. They usually featured a little girl named Suzy Belle. He would ask me where I wanted Suzy Belle to go (circus, beach, zoo, park…) and then he would begin his story. Red Shirt Kids is a book that began in […]