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The Ultimate Summer Book List for 9-14 year Old Readers
Finding the Right “Next Read” for Your Tween Searching for the perfect book recs for 9-14 year olds can often feel like a puzzle. This age group, often referred to in the literary world as “Middle Grade”, is in a unique season of transition. They are naturally moving away from simpler children’s stories and looking… Continue reading
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Audiobooks Count as Reading. Here’s the Science (and Where to Start Tonight for Free.)
Listening to an audiobook is reading — and the science backs it up. Discover the literacy gains for every age group from toddlers to seniors, eight tips for new listeners, and how to access thousands of audiobooks completely free tonight using nothing but your library card. Continue reading
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Book Review: My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney
Imagine returning home to find another woman living your life, claiming to be your husband’s wife. Continue reading
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Book Review: Love Haters by Katherine Center
There’s a thin line between love and love hater. This fast-paced romcom about rescuers and being rescued is charming and funny. Continue reading
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Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: A tender story of grief, hope, lineage, and unlikely relationships – all with the help of an octopus. Continue reading
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Support your local bookstore with Libro.fm
Support Your Local Bookstore with Libro.fm – Discover how choosing Libro.fm lets audiobook lovers enjoy great titles while directly supporting independent bookstores. Learn how to pick your favorite shop, compare pricing with Audible, and keep more of your listening dollars in your community. Make every audiobook purchase meaningful. Continue reading
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Book Review: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Book Review of Margo’s Got Money Troubles – A fun trip into new motherhood, Only Fans, dysfunctional families, and navigating adulthood with honesty and humor. Continue reading
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What I read in January 2026
Here are the books I read in January 2026 and what I thought of them! Spoiler: the list includes the best book I’ve read in the last 10 years! Continue reading
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Book Review of All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson (2026 Newbery Medal Winner)
A tender middle-grade novel about grief, friendship, and learning to live with unanswered questions. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary “Grief is like hunger. Just because you eat today, doesn’t mean you won’t need to eat tomorrow. … Grief is like hunger. Grief is not something you get over. Everyday it will show up. Everyday I will… Continue reading
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Book Review of The Phoenix Pencil Company By Allison King
Two generations, magic pencils, and modern technology explore storytelling and the power of human connection. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 Summary The Phoenix Pencil Company was a slow burn for me at first while I figured out what the story was supposed to be about. Around the middle, though, it really picked up speed, and I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading
