Category Archives: Book Club

where we share our favorite reads.

Alabama Moon: A Read Aloud for Older Audiences

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jennie C.

I seldom venture out of the children’s portion of the library, and one day, while perusing the scanty shelves, I noticed not one, but two copies of a book called Alabama Moon.  Interesting title, I thought, and, intrigued by the … Continue reading →

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The Texas Rangers: A Book Review

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jennie C.

The Texas Rangers is an old out of print Landmark book, so you’ll have to do a little hunting to find it, but it is worthwhile. However, while The Riders of the Pony Express could be well enjoyed by any … Continue reading →

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Book Club

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jennie C.

I just finished reading this book and it is utterly delightful and well worth one’s precious reading hours. In fact, if you are like one person I know, you might be taking extra long bathroom breaks in order to sneak … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Board Book For Baby Boys

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jennie C.

Because even the littlest baby boy has an deep and abiding love for anything with wheels! It’s Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Honestly, this book is absolutely adorable – and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny – … Continue reading →

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I finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns and loved it for the same reason I loved The Kite Runner: I walked away feeling like I understood a little bit of what it is like to be an Afghan. However, the … Continue reading →

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jennie C. | Comments Off