Young adult literature fans are buzzing this week about the release of Meg Cabot’s paranormal fiction book, Abandon. The book is set to release April 26 and is available for pre-order from Amazon. Here’s a little description: “New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . […]
Oprah’s Book Club Books for Free
The newest “Oprah’s Book Club” pick has been announced and it is “A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations: Two Novels” by Charles Dickens. The special edition book is basically the two books with some “enriched” content including “illustrations of 18th century fashion and culture in Dickens’s Victorian world, the early reception for both […]
BookSwim a Good Way to Get Books Delivered
Just this week I heard about a service called BookSwim. Book Swim is often called the “Netflix for books.” You essentially sign up for a membership (there are various membership levels), visit their site to pick out books you want to read, and wait for them to be sent to you. When you are done […]
Review of Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs
Up until a couple of years ago, the books I read with my daughters consisted mainly of picture books and Dr. Seuss. Although I love to read, I tended to read short books to my girls and not anything that really interested me. Then came Harry Potter. It completely changed the ways that my daughters […]
Starting Parent-Child Book Clubs (Guest Post)
Looking for a tip to help your family stay connected in this fast-paced world? Start a parent-child book club to simply and economically make connections with your children through a community of books. Busy moms will appreciate how this activity will easily blend into their already full lives. To get started, find a few like-minded friends and […]