I've let more time than usual lapse since my last post because I've been mulling over the unspoken question that's at the heart of this blog: What makes a book inspiring? Or, more precisely, why do I review the books I do? To be completely honest, it's often a gut choice. I'll read a book … Continue reading What Makes a Book Inspiring?
Matilda
Matilda by Roald Dahl; ill. by Quentin Blake Jonathan Cape, 1988 240 pages A couple of months into our marriage, my husband and I took a 2,000-mile road trip to attend a friend's wedding. As we planned our trip, my husband suggested taking some audiobooks along. I don't enjoy being read to, but I love … Continue reading Matilda
Betsy-Tacy
Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace; ill. by Lois Lenski Thomas Y. Crowell, 1940 113 pages As the parent of a school-age child, I'm all too aware that bullying is a hot topic. My daughter's school handbook has a section on bullying (they call it "harassment" or "assault," depending on circumstances). The parenting blogs I read … Continue reading Betsy-Tacy
Read Like a Girl 