March is Women’s History Month, so what better time to pick up a book about women in history! So often women’s stories were pushed to the side or left out while the history textbooks have traditionally focused on men. I’ve pulled together a list of non-fiction books that share lesser-known women’s stories that I have…
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My 5-Star Reads of 2024
In 2024, I read 75 books – tied for the most books I’ve ever read in one year! And looking back over what I’ve read, I’ve read some pretty great books this year so I’d like to share my favorites with you. I’ve been keeping track of my reading for over 10 years (the old-fashioned…
7 Historical Fiction Books Set in France
I love reading books set in different times and places! Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and I’ve had France on my mind lately, because we are going there at the end of the month. One of my favorite ways to prepare for a trip is to read some books that are set…
How to start a Snail Mail Book Club
Who doesn’t love getting book mail? A few years ago, Kathryn and I were talking about how fun it is to get books in the mail. We love the idea of monthly book subscriptions like Book of the Month, but it can get expensive and lead to running out of space on your bookshelves. So,…
Harry Potter Sorting Hat Left-Right Game
When we posted about our first Harry Potter party, we shared how we randomly sorted all of our guests into houses and we’ve gotten several comments asking for more details! So here it is… We played our own version of the “left-right” game we remembered from elementary school! In this game, each participant holds something…
It's a Schmahl World 