Kid Lit

Readers, something I especially enjoy about my work is that it leads me to explore all kinds of different books and genres. The past several years, as I’ve been working ... Read more

March 10, 2021June 7, 2021

A whole stack of middle grade books you can read in one weekend

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Readers, I have a few book-related holidays on my calendar: at the end of April, we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, and June is the month of audiobooks. But it wasn’t ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 15, 2020

15 Re-readable middle grade novels that adults will love, too

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Quarantine-reading looks a little different for everyone. Whether you’re exclusively listening to audiobooks, reaching for feel-good fiction, or getting lost in a page-turning mystery, I hope you’ve found something that ... Read more

December 10, 2018February 14, 2022

10 series kids love (and their parents do, too)

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Finding good books to read can be tough. But when you get hooked on a series, you don’t have to worry about finding your next great book; you can just ... Read more

November 21, 2018February 14, 2022

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays, Kid Lit

When it comes to buying—as opposed to borrowing—books, my bar is pretty high. But in the past two years or so I’ve gone a little nuts filling our home shelves with ... Read more

November 19, 2018February 8, 2022

12 adventure-filled audiobooks for your next family road trip

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

‘Tis the season for holiday travel. If you’re anything like us, putting two adults, four children, and a rambunctious dog in the car for a family road trip can be ... Read more

January 23, 2017June 1, 2022

17 great audiobooks for kids

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

We’ve talked about audiobooks quite a bit in the past few months—on the blog and on the podcast—which has led to an outcry of but what about my kids? Today ... Read more

November 15, 2016September 13, 2019

The books my kids are loving right now

Books & Reading, Kid Lit, Quick Lit

We’re hosting a special series on the podcast this week, and by extension, the blog. It’s called What Should I Read Next for Kids (and Kids at Heart), and it’s ... Read more

August 25, 2016September 10, 2021

10 book pairs that match your childhood favorites with what you should read now

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Some of us come to reading late in life, only getting hooked on the story as adults. But most of us fell in love with the world of literature when ... Read more

April 21, 2016February 15, 2022

12 terrific books for tween girls

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Do you have tween girls in your life who love to read? That’s fantastic! But it also means you’ve probably discovered, as I have, that having a kid who loves ... Read more

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Kid Lit

12 middle grade novels that unfold over summer break

A whole stack of middle grade books you can read in one weekend

15 Re-readable middle grade novels that adults will love, too

10 series kids love (and their parents do, too)

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

12 adventure-filled audiobooks for your next family road trip

17 great audiobooks for kids

The books my kids are loving right now

10 book pairs that match your childhood favorites with what you should read now

12 terrific books for tween girls