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10 Favorite Children’s Books

BySharon Williams April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

When my kids were little, we read books all the time. Some of my best memories are of time spent cuddled up on the couch or before bed reading some of our favorite books. I’ve collected several of our favorite children’s books to share with you. There are several more that I wanted to add…

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Favorite Chapter Books for Early Readers

BySharon Williams January 25, 2020January 25, 2020

We are a family of book lovers. When the kids were little, we loved Dr. Seuss, Karma Wilson, and Laura Numeroff books. But as the kids have grown, the books have grown as well. If your kids are growing up and are ready for chapter books, you may enjoy some of our favorites as well….

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5 Places to Find Used Books

BySharon Williams January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Do you love to read but hate paying full price for new books? Here are my 5 favorite ways to find used books without costing a lot of money. This post includes affiliate links. 5 Places to Find Used Books Local Library: Of course the most frugal place to find books for free is the…

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Samantha Sanderson: Off the Record Book Review

ByNatalie W August 3, 2015February 14, 2016

Looking for a new series for your tween girl? Check out my book review of Samantha Sanderson Off the Record. About the Book In this Samantha Sanderson adventure, Samantha discovers that her new friend Felicia is the top suspect. They have to find out who really tampered with the grades at their middle school and…

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Getting a Library Card in a New City
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Getting a Library Card in a New City

BySharon Williams August 25, 2014August 24, 2014

I have always had a library card. I can remember getting books from our local library as far back as 1st grade. Back then, our library in my town of Auburn, Kentucky consisted of a small brick building with one room. It was the most exciting place to go visit. Since we have lived in…

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