pickLulu dreams of being on Broadway and even lives in the Shubert Theatre, because she is a mouse. This middle-grade novel gives an inside look into what it takes to put on a show with smart, sassy, and fun characters. Kids will love Lulu!
pickLulu dreams of being on Broadway and even lives in the Shubert Theatre, because she is a mouse. This middle-grade novel gives an inside look into what it takes to put on a show with smart, sassy, and fun characters. Kids will love Lulu!
pickIf you are looking for a deeper understanding of the Bible beyond scripture, spend just 15 minutes a day. It‘s a great Bible Study for a small group as well.
pickHistory, sustainable living, and stories combine to share the love of all things apples. From the very first tree to the thousands of growers across the country to the now over 2,500 varieties of apples Futrell teaches to appreciate every single bite. What‘s your favorite apple? 🍎 🍏
Mine is Honeycrisp!
pickThis thriller tells the story from Detective Frankie Sheehan‘s perspective as she is trying to solve multiple murders. It‘s set in Ireland and comes from a debut novelist. If you like detective novels with a bit a gruesome details then this is for you! It‘ll keep you on the edge of your seat!
pickHistorical fiction and family drama fans will love this newest book from fan-favorite Jenna Blum!
pickA Midwest woman leaves Iowa to make it big in the NYC fashion world. When her dream crashes and she has to return home....she may just find her biggest dream! Really love this author and her newest book!
This gorgeous book arrived in my mailbox this weekend. Check out my instagram at StacieLe to see a video of the inside. It‘s marketed as a children‘s book but would appeal to all ages!
I‘ve got some great vacation reading ahead!
THE LOST FAMILY by Jenna Blum
TOO CLOSE TO BREATHE by Olivia Kieran
THE BATTLE OF JUNK MOUNTAIN by Lauren Abbey Greenberg
THE INVENTION OF WINGS by Sue Monk Kidd
pickSuch a fun book full of silliness and vivid illustrations that tell even more of the story!
pickIntroduce your kids to yoga through this easy to understand book. Who knows, maybe you can start each day with family yoga time!
pickRemind kids that every color is meant to be loved! Dispel all the stereotypes and find something to love about each color!
Another favorite quote:
“A thick crackling sound came from inside her chest, like that of stepping on a frozen puddle in the middle of winter and shattering its surface. She felt suspended in time, somehow, as if this all weren't happening,
or had already happened to someone else.”
A truly beautiful story of the past (1950s) and the present! 4⭐️s!
Find an author from your state and go check out one of their books from your library. Support your libraries and local authors. Jane Smiley is from Iowa and we have all her books at our library!
pickTeach your kids to never give up by reading the story of the invention of band-aids! Funny and purposeful!
Really enjoyed this mystery about 6 friends who spend a week at a farmhouse in France and 10 years later a body is found at the bottom of the well. Could one of them be a murderer?
Looking forward to my weekend reads! Starting with AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN since I‘m behind on that review!
pickCheck out the first in a new series of books that encourage all kids to explore creating and building! #STEM #MiddleGrade #ChapterBooks
pickMy 15th and last book for the month of January. Such a great book! Perfect for historical fiction fans young and old and everything in between!
pickThe final book in the May Hollow Trilogy brings the reader back to the small farming community in Kentucky. It‘s time for Annie and Jake‘s wedding but not without some roadblocks. This heartwarming novel will remind you of the love of family and the importance of being part of a community.
These are the 13 books I can‘t stop talking about from what I read in 2017! More info on the blog today!
Finished this in a panic because I had to know what happened but I was shaking the whole time. A bit intense at times for me, but still a good suspenseful story! I‘m glad the kitty on my lap kept me calm!
pickAn awesome collection of stories, folktales, poems, and descriptions of baby animals and the parents that protect and care for them. Fabulous photography as well! A high-quality coffee-table-sizes book for the whole family!
My #FirstBookof2018 is JUST BETWEEN US. It is available on January 9 and sounds like quite the page-Turner! #mystery #suspense
Historical fiction based on a true story? Heck yes! It‘s starting to get really good now!
pickI finished this book today with tears flowing down my cheeks. Such a wonderful story full of life-lessons and emotions. If you haven't picked it up, I highly recommend you read or listen to it soon!
An emotional book but worth the read. Review is live on my blog. #bookquote #anxiety #grief #trauma #IowaAuthor
Understanding your own personality makes you better able to communicate and relate to others. This has been such a helpful book for me!
A fun friendship story with lots of food references and recipes!
pickCinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Rapunzel are part of the First Stories series of interactive board books by Dan Taylor. An awesome way to introduce your favorite fairy tales to your toddler. Change the Beast to a Prince. Transform Cinderella to a Princess. Let down Rapunzel's hair while reading simplified versions of your favorite stories. Check the blog for more on these books!
pickThree women board the Queen Mary to meet up with their American soldier husbands after WWII. Only 2 get off the ship. Meissner merges this story with a present day character and you'll be intrigued.
Written for middle grade to teens this book is full of interesting information about the beginning of cars and how women were at the heart of all of it.
"You never know when you will be forced to make the decision that will define your days."
"We cannot change who we are. Sooner or later we will all have to face ourselves."
"We do not let go of the details of those who shape our lives" TRAVELING LIGHT by Lynne Branard
"Love is always forgiving." in THE TWO-FAMILY HOUSE BY Lynda Cohen Loigman. A family secret and its consequences play out over 23 years in a brownstone in NYC. A must-read debut novel.
pickOne of the more interesting articles of history in this book. They don't look like a fun crowd anyway. Who'd want to touch their lips?!?!?! If you like history and or are an Iowan, check out this book!
My favorite indie bookstore is Next Page Books in the New Bo District of Cedar Rapids, IA. Author Kelly Harms will be giving a book reading and signing there is October! #getindie
Living near a reservation, I've seen the destruction of families due to poverty, drugs, alcoholism, and violence. Is the government at fault for the plight of the American Indians? Some excellent talking points in this book!
Started this book today. It's an emotional and convicting read about loving the least, the last, and the lost in their final days.
Started this book today. It's an emotional and convicting read about loving the least, the last, and the lost in their final days.
"Failure had set them free to find new dreams, build new relationships, to discover who they really were." Beth Kendrick, ONCE UPON A WINE
Woman returns home after mother's death and tries to repair 10 years of damage and secrets.
Author is a fellow Iowan.
Quick read.
Just finished this book. Could hardly read through the tears. So much pain and so much love in the pages of this book.
My favorite quote from Rachael Herron's newest book, THE ONES WHO MATTER MOST. I gave it 5 Stars!
This book is reminding me that being grateful is the key to daily happiness. It's so easy to focus on the negative in any situation but Kaplan shares how to find the good in everything. It's a great read so far!
