Books & Reading

Stories: Up Close & Personal

Stories: Up Close & Personal

By megret | April 9, 2012 at 8:36 pm | No comments

This coming weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic wreck and sinking of the "unsinkable" ship, the Titanic. This week, I'll be reviewing and spotlighting various books released in honor of the arrival of the 100th year. First up: Voyagers of the Titanic by...

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Do You Have a Tinker-er at Home?

Do You Have a Tinker-er at Home?

By megret | March 26, 2012 at 2:10 pm | No comments

Parents of engineering-minded boys -- Rejoice! Popular Mechanics has released a volume housing 359 fun things to build and do, The Complete Boy Mechanic! This deluxe, hardbound volume features vintage projects and timeless tutorials for many different gadgets, toys, and...

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Blog Tour: Losing Clementine

Blog Tour: Losing Clementine

By megret | March 21, 2012 at 7:06 am | No comments

    I'm super excited to be a part of HarperCollins' Losing Clementine 30-Day Blog Tour! Losing Clementine is a brand new, debut title from author Ashley Ream. Here's a brief synopsis: "In thirty days Clementine Pritchard will be finished with...

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1000 Days

1000 Days

By megret | March 20, 2012 at 9:30 pm | No comments

From son and successor of notable preacher and author Jerry Falwell comes a new book about the days of earthly ministry of Jesus. Jonathan Falwell's 1000 Days is an in-depth look at the roughly three years of public ministry in which Jesus took part (i.e., 1,000...

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Beautiful Spring Designs from Zondervan {Review + Giveaway}

Beautiful Spring Designs from Zondervan {Review + Giveaway}

By megret | March 15, 2012 at 12:04 pm | 58 comments

Now that winter is fast fading and spring blossoms are appearing, it's time to think about springtime looks and pastel colors! Brand new on the market are some spring-fresh Bible cover designs from Zondervan! Zondervan sent over samples of their four newest covers,...

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Sugary-Sweet Easter Stories!

Sugary-Sweet Easter Stories!

By megret | March 12, 2012 at 7:43 pm | No comments

Peepsqueak is making his first book debut this spring at HarperCollins Peepsqueak is an adorable little, just-hatched chick who wants to do something more than anything else: Fly! Belly laughs erupt from the other farmyard animals as they explain to Peepsqueak that it's...

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Glow-in-the-Dark? Always fun!

Glow-in-the-Dark? Always fun!

By megret | March 5, 2012 at 2:48 pm | No comments

I remember as a kid having glow-in-the-dark pajamas....jelly bracelets....toy ponies....other things. Going to bed with glow-in-the-dark pajamas made bedtime so much cooler! Now your kids can go off to bed with a glow-in-the-dark BOOK: The Bunny's Night-Light by Geoffrey...

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We’re Kokeshi Crazy!

We’re Kokeshi Crazy!

By megret | March 1, 2012 at 8:29 am | No comments

Chronicle Books has unleashed a Kokeshi doll frenzy over the past few months! Chronicle carries an adorable assortment of Kokeshi doll-themed books, stationery, journals, and more. (Check it out!) I am excited to share with you today the two newest books by Annelore Parot...

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Farmer Boy {The Saga Continues}

Farmer Boy {The Saga Continues}

By megret | February 29, 2012 at 2:04 pm | No comments

I know that there are many of you out there who grew up reading Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" series. I'm also quite certain that you felt the way that I did when I finished the book collection: "Why can't there be more!?" Well, now, there is. Not from Wilder, of...

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The Story Behind His Stories…

The Story Behind His Stories…

By megret | February 28, 2012 at 6:06 pm | No comments

When I say "Charles Dickens," what stories pop into your mind? Maybe it's A Christmas Carol. Or David Copperfield. Or Oliver Twist. Whatever the tale, Charles Dickens' stories crafted intricate and unforgettable characters. In this new book by author Deborah Hopkinson...

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