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Sparking a Lifelong Love of Reading

Whenever we read in front of others, we encourage their interest in reading, too — especially when we read for our own enjoyment in front of our kids!

Monkey see, monkey do, so take that endless TBR list and turn it into some literary self care. Reading for enjoyment is good for both you and others! I’m hopelessly hooked on the joy of diving into a new story, and I invite you to come along for the ride by checking out some of my latest reads …

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Can’t-Miss Books in 2024!

When I looked at books that are coming out in 2024, I was thrilled to find the list packed full of the latest (and hopefully greatest) books from many of my favorite authors. If you’re looking to grow your TBR stack, this book list featuring many of the most anticipated books of 2024 will help you get on your library holds list before the line is long!

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Best “Found-Family” Books

One of my absolute favorite subgenres of fiction is “uplit” — those often quirky but ultimately heartwarming stories that just absolutely hit the right spot and maybe even redeem your faith in humanity. I am an absolute sucker for any book centered around a lost soul finding their place in the world. I often see readers looking for more books with that flavor, so here are 15 of my favorite books in the uplit, found family genre.

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