Today's Reading Stack . . .

Well, it's officially nap time, which means I finally have time to engage in four important things: reading, blogging, snacking and ingesting caffeine.

Today's stack is a short one, but a good one:

This Week's Reading Stack. . .

Back to sunny weather, friends!!

I love the rain, and rainy day reading, and rainy day coffee drinking, but seeing some sunshine and catching more vitamin D so excites me this afternoon!


Here's what I'm reading this week (and what the kids are reading):

Today's {Rainy} Reading Stack . . .

Heaven's Calendar

This weekend's current status: restorative.

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It has been filled with good things, like binge watching Flip or Flop with my hubby, walking nature trails, picnicking and playing at the park with my daughter, drinking coffee, shoe shopping (!), enjoying the rain, and delving into a new book.


Specifically, this book.


Photo from amazon.com

Today's Reading Stack

After a much needed vacation from work and home this weekend, I came back this morning with a renewed zeal for all things school, parenting and day care related.

Of course, coffee first.

From multiple libraries this week, here's my reading stack...and yes, they are ALL parenting or teacher related, with the exception of the dog book. (Guess whose choice that was?)

Good solid ideas from the Montessori educational philosophy.

I totally am enjoying this find from my mom!! Very modern design and clever, progressive ideas for creative kid-oriented learning and problem-solving.

Practical, easy ideas for learning the alphabet.

Haven't cracked this one open yet, but the Lord knows I need all the help I can get in this area. ;)

So cute and kid-friendly. Some of the ingredients are a little obscure, but Bundle and I enjoyed this nonetheless.

My pick for Bundle -- I'm not sure she'll ever grow out of this dog-loving stage -- and I love that!

Today's Reading Stack . . .

Tut Tut, it looks like rain!

























Well, 50% chance later tonight anyway. I can't wait for those chilly spring rains that water the ground and remind me of how the Lord restores my soul.


While I wait for rain, here's what I'm reading this week (and what Bundle is reading!)

The Stack.

Recommended by a friend yesterday. Checked out yesterday. Can't wait!

So in love with all these gorgeous garden related ideas! I love that flowers remind us how patience is worth it.

First to go in Bundle's stack. Pooh Bear always is a winner!

We read this at a local coffeeshop and found it again at the library! What fortune!

Bundle LOVES oatmeal and enjoyed reading this during breakfast. Hurray for old school Sesame Street!

Easy words and big pictures. Perfect.

Gail Gibbons has great teaching stuff. I know we probably should have read this last week, but we can learn anytime, right?

In anticipation, of course! Adorable pictures and easy words again.

So looking forward to our next library trip and whenever the sky decides to send us rain! :)

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Today's Reading Stack . . .

I love these quiet, cold afternoons.


Such a lovely excuse (as if we need one!) to revel in newly acquired literature and a steaming cup of medium-roast cafe.



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For the Love of the Library

My job title for the next two days is high school substitute librarian.


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As a teacher, daughter of a public librarian, and long-time book-lover, there's no better place to spend the last two days of the work week. I've been pouring over the new book section and gleaning my own bookshelves at home for certain read-agains. This gorgeous fall weather just begs for a steaming mug of blonde roast coffee and a stack of first-rate reading material.

Instead of a recipe for delicious food today, here's my recipe for a fantastic fall reading list.

Former Favs

F in Exams by Richard Benson
 (nonfiction)

A unique and hilarious compilation of wrong answers on written tests.

Paper House by Jean Janzen
 (non-fiction, poetry)

A beautiful, fresh collection of poetry, written almost as a memior, by  an award winning poet.

Together: A Story of Shared Vision by Tom Sullivan and Betty White
  (non-fiction)

A  tale of heartbreak and inspiration based on a true story of a proud young man with a tragic accident led to hope by a seeing eye dog.

Coastliners by Joanne Harris
 (adult fiction)

A mysterious novel about a young woman returning to her home, the tiny, French island village of Les Salants, hoping to mend relationships once gone sour.

Current To-Reads


Style by Lauren Conrad
 (non-fiction)

A gorgeously illustrated guide to fashion, makeup, hair and all things beauty. So fun to look through!

Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
 (young adult fiction)

Based on a true story, this is an adventure-laden tale of a young Japanese boy whose shipwrecked life finds pirates, world travels, and the hope of going back home. Can't wait to sit down with this fast-paced adventure!

If You're Reading This by Trent Reedy
 (young adult fiction)

A sixteen-year-old whose father has died in Afghanistan begins to open letters from his late father and following their advice about football, girls, and life in general. Tissue box, here I come.

Noggin by John Corey Whaley
 (young adult fiction)

A quirky, funny, modern-day Frankenstein tale of a former teenage leukemia patient given a new lease on life, literally. I started a few chapters into this book, and I'm already hooked! Definitely for a more adult audience.

The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
 (young adult fiction)

A seventeen year old escapes from the disease ridden future in hopes of saving her race, but encounters unexpected obstacles and emotions that might destroy her mission. Since I loved the Divergent series, I can't wait to get into this teen science fiction read!

Happy Reading! <3