Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol 8: Parenting Edition

August 24, 2012

When I became a new parent I thought that all the answers were to be found in parenting books. After all, I’d just spent more than 20 years of my life in school, earning an advanced degree so it seemed obvious that I should turn to books for knowledge. But now, after a full day… Keep Reading →

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Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol 7: YA Edition

July 2, 2012

My last edition of Mom’s Bookshelf was dedicated to Middle Grade fiction so it is only fair that I grow up a little and move on to the  Young Adult section. If you are interested in why an adult would read YA, I refer you to this series of articles in The Atlantic: Y.A. for… Keep Reading →

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Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol. 6, J FIC Edition

March 12, 2012

I quite like to peruse the J FIC section of the library for my own purposes. So many good books that are supposedly just for children? Such nonsense. There are many benefits to reading so-called “kid books,” not least of which you can finish them rather quickly.  I find that very satisfying and is probably… Keep Reading →

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Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol. 5

January 23, 2012

I have to admit that I find the exercise of writing Mom’s Bookshelves posts quite delightful, whether or not you actually pay attention. I haven’t written one in a long time and have read quite a few more books than these listed. What about you? Got any books to recommend? What Language Is (And What… Keep Reading →

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Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol 4

August 8, 2011

It’s been quite sometime since I’ve enlightened you with my reading list. Here’s a small smattering of what I’ve been reading while dust bunnies have been establishing a small colony under the beds (I think they are planning a takeover). What have you been reading? The Corinthian. Have you noticed how there is always a… Keep Reading →

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