The Fiction Reading Checklist for Kids!
Ever wished you had your hands on a simple, step-by-step reading checklist for kids? I work at a public library and I know the eclectic chaos which is the juvenile…
Read moreGreat Books Are Great!
Have you ever felt, as a homeschooling mom, like you are on a never-ending quest for great books? Have you ever experienced the disappointment of reading a widely-acclaimed “great book”…
Read moreWhat Makes A Book Great, Anyway?
So what makes a book great, anyway? Of course, it’s kind of an obvious question to ask, after we’ve finished answering what makes a book good. But personally, I found…
Read moreWhat Makes A Book Good, Anyway?
I often hear people using the term “good book.” “This is a really good book,” a friend might say, gesturing to a thick volume of church history. “I think you’d…
Read moreGood and Great Books: Are You Building A Legacy?
Do you know the charm of an old book—a favourite in your childhood—with the sweet, musty smell of its pages, and the worn, fabric cover and now flimsy cloth spine?…
Read moreThe Ideal Book, Part Four – Religious Content
When I first started this blog series, I wasn’t really thinking about whether it was on good or great books. In fact, I think my ideal book cannot fail to…
Read moreThe Ideal Book, Part Three – Characters
What is the greatest tribute which can be paid to any novel? Is it an award? Or a review? Or a best-selling status? All of these forms of public recognition…
Read moreThe Ideal Book – Part Two
As we lift the cover of our ideal book, what is the sort of story which meets our eyes? Perhaps the most comprehensive answer is, “A delightful one.” But what…
Read moreThe Ideal Book
This year the question came up again. It always does come up, when it’s time to choose another book for reading aloud. Where are we going to find a great…
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