One of my favorite movies is You've Got Mail, the classic Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan romantic comedy. I love it for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is that Meg Ryan's character, Kathleen Kelly, is a book lover. So much so, in fact, that she runs a children's bookshop. In the movie she says When… Continue reading Caroline by Sarah Miller
It's officially Christmas break, which means it's that time of the year when I turn my attention to finishing my 50 book goal for the year. Some times this can be a daunting task, but this year I've discovered a lazy and ingenious hack to help finish my reading goal. Are you ready for it?… Continue reading A Few Reviews
It's hard for me to believe that today is Book Fifty's second anniversary! I've loved getting to share the books I'm reading with you all, and I'm so thankful to you for following along and offering me great feedback. In the spirit of celebration, today I have a huge surprise for you--two huge surprises, actually! I… Continue reading 250 Books for Young Readers
I'm excited to share a few young adult picks with you all tonight. These three books might seem like a random assortment, but they all have one thing in common: They were the summer reading choices for my students this year. I really enjoyed throwing some Young Adult lit into my reading selection for the… Continue reading Young Adult Medley
Can you believe July is almost over? We're headed at full speed towards another school year, and as things get crazier I find that it's more and more difficult to set aside time to write blog posts. Even if your schedule is getting busier by the minute, I hope you can pause and enjoy today's… Continue reading Words with Friends: Stephanie Lee
This week, I'll be posting a lot about children's books. It's summer time, and if your kids are home from school you might be looking for something to keep them entertained. On a rainy day like today, there's nothing better than curling up with a good book. My goal for the next few posts is to share… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Kate DiCamillo
