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Reader’s Lounge: Back-to-School-Fuel

Sep 1, 2010Column

As summer draws to a close, thoughts turn to the coming school year. For some children this can be an exciting and somewhat stressful time. There are many books that…

Reader’s Lounge: Summer Reading Medley

Jul 28, 2010Column

Books For All Ages
Russian Winter
By Daphne Kalotay
ISBN 9780062004659
$25.99 HarperCollins
When reclusive, former Russian ballerina, Nina Revskaya decides to auction off her remarkable jewelry collection, she becomes…

Hefty Summer Reading

Jun 24, 2010Column

The term “summer reading” almost always applies to books that require little concentration and even less shelf space. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. Summer can also afford…

Favorite Books for Fathers

May 26, 2010

Every year, my children make their father breakfast in bed for Father’s Day. Many years, we try to add a present of allowing Dad to eat and read in peace.…

Mysteries to Unravel

Apr 27, 2010

From setting to time period, there is little to connect Jacqueline Winspear’s The Mapping of Love and Death and Wendy Webb’s The Tale of Halcyon Crane — except that the main character…

Playful Poetry and Pensive Prose

Mar 24, 2010Column

April is National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate it than to share a poetry book with your favorite little one? I’ve provided two titles that are fun and…

Colorful Page-Turners for Young Minds

Feb 24, 2010Column

March is National Reading Month. Children across the country will be involved in activities encouraging reading and the learning that goes with it; so I put together a short list…

Sweet Titles to Indulge In

Jan 27, 2010

For me, choosing the right book to read is often like deciding what I want to eat. Sometimes I am in the mood for something with meat-and-potatoes substance that teaches…

Stories to Lose Yourself In

Jan 6, 2010Column

When it is cold and snowy outside, nothing is more fun than curling up under my favorite blanket with a good book — a book that takes me to different…

Books for Any Wish List

Jan 6, 2010Column

As the holidays approach, I begin to look for the right titles to give to the special people in my life. Books make wonderful presents. In these difficult economic times,…

Haunting Stories for You and Your Kids

Nov 23, 2009Column

Halloween is fast approaching. Carving pumpkins and making costumes are part of the fun. Another way to enjoy this spooky season is through books. My daughters and I have picked…

Picture Books to Bring the Family Together

Nov 5, 2009Column

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Soon your house will be filled with family, friends and, most likely, kids of all ages. One of the best ways to spend time…

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