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  • The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy
  • 25 Bunny Books perfect for Spring
  • 13 Wintery Children’s Books
  • A Bible Literacy Book Flight
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Giveaway! | #partner @wpublishing | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you know @knoxmccoy (of @thepopcast) wrote a book? I may have mentioned it once or twice 😏. The Wondering Years is one of my favorite reads of 2018, so I’m thrilled to be able to give TWO of you a copy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I resurrected my blog to talk a bit more about the book. You can go there (link in profile) to read an excerpt and get my thoughts. Stay here to enter to win! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ TO ENTER: 1. Like this post. 2. Follow @emilyreadsbooks + @knoxmccoy. 3. Tag a buddy (one per comment). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bonus Entries: 1. Share in stories (tag me so I can see it!) AND/OR 2. Tell me your favorite memoir. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Winners announced Nov. 28th.
My biggest struggle as a reader has always been prioritizing opening my Bible before jumping into my current novel. I know there are no rules about when you should read what but I notice a difference in my ability to choose love and joy and grace if I’ve spent purposeful time with my Bible and Jesus before I open a book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During a recent season of not doing well with my prioritizing, I found this book - part of the Retelling the Story series by @russramsey1 - to be a good bridge back to reading my Bible daily (and just wonderful in its own right). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In The Mission of The Body of Christ, Russ builds a compelling narrative out of the beginnings of the early church. Though he does quote Scripture occasionally, (and gives the references so you can follow along in the Bible) the prose is all his own. I particularly loved how he wove historical and cultural context into the stories- like reading a study Bible - novel hybrid. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re needing a little fresh perspective, check these out. The other two in the series focus on Advent and Lent.
Another great read I found through Bookstagram. There was one chapter where I thought I would be completely unsatisfied by the resolution of the story (if you’ve read this, maybe you know which one I’m talking about?), but I loved this spooky, layered story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Thirteenth Tale is bookish, mysterious and explores the depth to which our beginnings and our family shape our own story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also love when a house is weighty enough to be its own character. Any other books you can think of like that?
Why has it taken me this long to realize that you can put childrens books on hold at the library, too?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ New routine: Get @readaloudrevival’s awesome monthly picture book recommendations in my email, then go on a hold spree. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This month she introduced us to the cutest fox around: Fletcher and The Falling Leaves is beautifully illustrated and sweet. Plus, I just discovered there are other seasonal Fletcher books AND Amazon Prime has a Reading Rainbow style video of this book!!
It’s always a good day to talk about Anne with an E. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have a blog post up at @club31women about books to read if you’re a fan of Anne of Green Gables (plus some fun Anne inspired gifties since the holidays are coming up). I linked this post in my profile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the post, I did suggest readers explore other works by L.M. Montgomery. The Emily series sometimes elbows out Anne for my favorite (am I The only one?) and I have read The Blue Castle. What is YOUR favorite work by L.M. Montgomery?
How much do I wish I could ignore all responsibilities and read this book all day? I’ll settle for a 15-minute book and booch break before getting back to work. What book do you wish you were reading right now? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, embracing that library book reflection 💁🏼‍♀️
| @williammorrowbooks #partner | I’d say most Anne fans were both thrilled and a tad nervous about @sarahmmccoy’s novel that takes us back to a Green Gables when a different heroine presided over that beloved PEI homestead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’m here to tell you that Sarah did an amazing job and this novel is a sweet homage to a character and setting held dearly in many a heart. I loved all the illusions to events in Montgomery’s series and the glimmers of the fiery Anne in this young Marilla. I was equally wishing John and Marilla’s future could somehow turn out differently. But then we wouldn’t eventually have Anne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A must-read.
My husband plucked this off a bookstore shelf for me on vacation and with a subtitle like “growing up with books” I couldn’t resist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The 10 essays in this slim collection (from an author I was unfamiliar with) immediately swept me into her world of Vietnam, an Italian immigrant family, big dreams, death and, of course, books. I love how Ann made the quotidian become evocative and engaging when related to the books she chose to read. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Highly recommend for people who enjoy non-fiction about being a reader and books as landmarks in a person’s life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More thoughts in stories 😊
We just got back from a week exploring the coast of MA and ME. In addition to hunting for sea glass, we love to explore new bookstores (shocking, I know...). This tower of books is this trip’s haul from four stores. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Book Rack in Newburyport, MA: Small but well-curated selection. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sherman’s Maine Coast Bookshop in Damariscotta, ME: Chock full of books and bookish gifts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ MY FAVORITE - Skidompha Second Hand Bookshop in Damariscotta: All volunteer staff, proceeds support Skidompha Library. Spacious setting, reading books overlooking the river, free wi-fi, amazing selection, and perfect kids area. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Library Used Book Shop in Boothbay Harbor, ME: Smallish old house connected to the library. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My kids also came away with a sizable book haul 😊
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