Reader’s Lounge: Summer Reading Medley
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 overwhelmed by the memories of those she has loved and lost … memories that come flooding back to her, unbidden. The story weaves in...
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Playful Poetry and Pensive Prose
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 beautiful ways to introduce or appreciate this wonderful written art form with your son or daughter, niece or nephew, granddaughter or grandson. And for adult readers, I’ve included The Postmistress,...
Continue ReadingColorful Page-Turners for Young Minds
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 of books to share with the children in your life. And, because March is still a rather gray and dreary time here in Mid-Michigan, I looked for titles that could bring a little color...
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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 with your favorite little ones is to read a good book together, so I have created a short list of some of the newer picture books that moms, grandmothers and aunts may want to add to their library...
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