Cults, Abuse, OCD and Cancer: 4 Middle Grade Novels that Tackle Big Topics

Wedged neatly between picture books and the YA genre, middle grade books are geared towards readers between the ages of 8-12 with no profanity, graphic violence, or sexuality. These books are typically more advanced than an early chapter book and make excellent read aloud selections when you’ve got a wide range of ages. Because of … Read more

Why My Book Club is Probably Better Than Yours.

After a recent move from Washington state to central Virginia, I embarked on my search for a new book club.  I don’t love to read in isolation. The best kind of reading is the kind that comes with conversation. I don’t mind if people don’t have the same opinion as me, I just want to … Read more