Kara C White3 days ago3 minReading Goals: More Than a NumberIt's as seasonal as rain showers in the spring and pumpkin spice in the fall; a new year ushers in a rush of resolutions and goals for th...
Kara C WhiteJan 74 minThe TBR Stack: January 2021A new year means a new list of books to enjoy! I know many people feel a bit of a let-down after the holidays and all of its merriment. ...
Kara C WhiteDec 22, 20202 minThe Best Gift You'll Get This ChristmasChristmas Day is almost here! We're entering the final countdown in a holiday season celebrated in the midst of a strange and sometimes ...
Kara C WhiteDec 14, 20203 minIf These Shelves Could Talk...Many readers will tell you that some books seem to speak directly to them, appearing in their lives at just the right moment to help them...
Kara C WhiteDec 10, 20205 minKid Picks: 12 Top Christmas BooksHoliday decorating is always a big deal in my home. The Sunday after Thanksgiving, we start dragging all of the boxes out of storage to ...
Kara C WhiteDec 3, 20204 minThe TBR Stack: December 2020I'm ready to round out the year by reading a couple books that have been on my TBR list for quite a while, a brand new title, and an annu...
Kara C WhiteNov 24, 20202 minGiving Thanks for Books And for You!With Thanksgiving in the United States later this week, I wanted to write just a short blog post to mark the occasion before turning my a...
Kara C WhiteNov 19, 20204 minA Little Less to Have More (Kid Books)Just about any parent who has tried to declutter a room crowded with kid toys knows there's no fury greater than a child who's been asked...
Kara C WhiteNov 12, 20204 minHow Books Turn Your Brain"She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain." -- Louisa May Alcott in Work: A Story of Experience The beloved author of Littl...
Kara C WhiteNov 5, 20205 minThe TBR Stack: November 2020While the weather is unseasonably warm here this week, we've already seen a few frosty mornings in my area of the country-- even a surpri...
Kara C WhiteOct 22, 20204 minKid Picks: Picture BooksSharing books with my children is one of the most fulfilling and fun parts of parenthood for me. It sure beats laundry and homework! Re...
Kara C WhiteOct 15, 20204 minWhy We Love Ghost StoriesWhile a real-life bump in the middle of the night would terrify many of us, reading about ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural creatu...
Kara C WhiteOct 8, 20204 minThe TBR Stack: October 2020My October TBR stack is a bit eclectic with a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles that I can't wait to jump into. I'm feeling more con...
Kara C WhiteOct 1, 20204 minWhy I Read Banned Books (and Why You Should, Too)We're right in the middle of Banned Books Week (Sept. 27 to Oct. 3), an annual celebration not of actually banning books but of the freed...
Kara C WhiteSep 24, 20203 minWeeding the Book GardenDecluttering may be good for your home and your state of mind, but for me the idea of purging some of my books leads to stress and fear. ...
Kara C WhiteSep 10, 20203 minFor Further Reading: Fall Kid PicksEven though the weather has still been a bit warm in my area the past few days, the calendar says September and that means I'm ready for ...
Kara C WhiteSep 2, 20203 minThe TBR Stack: September 2020It may arrive just as the year is heading into its final stretch, but to me September is always about new beginnings. I was one of those...
Kara C WhiteAug 26, 20203 minLost Chapters...Let's acknowledge that it's been a minute, actually many minutes, since I lasted posted. The pandemic-induced interruption of spring mor...
Kara C WhiteApr 27, 20202 minNew Childhood FavoritesI loved to read nearly as soon as I learned how to read. I remember the pride and excitement I felt after reading a book all by myself f...
Kara C WhiteMar 30, 20203 minNowhere to Go But EverywhereLike nearly everyone, I've been spending more time at home lately. As in, all my time at home. I haven't left my house in more than a w...