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Rachel
My mother was the one who sparked my love of books. Long before school instruction, she sat me down and taught me to read. My childhood was filled with trips to the library and bookmobile to find great books. My first loves were The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lingren. Now as a mom and speech pathologist, I am constantly looking for good, clean books to use at home and in therapy. I enjoy reading many different genres, but my favorites are usually historical fiction. I married my best friend, the “boy next door”, and we have a beautiful little girl who we often find sprawled out on the floor, flipping through picture books. Together our family likes to swim, run and play tennis. Besides reading, I also love to bake, garden and travel.
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Girl at War is powerful debut fiction by author Sara Novic. Set during the Yugoslav Wars (1990 to 2001) the book follows young Ana Juric as she attempts to survive in her war-ravaged country. Ana…
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary is a fantastic non-fiction read for middle graders. Author Gail Jarrow plainly explains the horrible prevalence of typhoid and other infectious diseases in…
The Children's Crusade, by New York Times bestselling author Ann Packer, follows the dysfunctional Blair family. Their story, spread over fifty years, is intriguing and well-written, yet solemn and me…
The Other Side of Midnight is a fun, fast-paced historical fiction mystery. The book, written by award-winning author Simone St. James, has a fascinating premise that will instantly draw readers …
Articulate and moving, Orhan's Inheritance is Aline Ohanesian's debut novel. This powerful historical fiction travels back and forth between the decline and dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and the 1…
A Heart Revealed is the latest novel in Shadow Mountain's Proper Romance series. Penned by award-winning author Josie S. Kilpack, this book is a sure hit! While primarily a tale of roma…
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania is best-selling author Erik Larson's latest masterpiece.Larson breathes new life into this retelling of the English ocean liner's fateful journey acr…
Sisters of Shiloh is a powerful story of love, loss, and family. Sister authors Kathy and Becky Hepinstall use their creative talents and historical expertise to juxtapose the darkness of the Ame…
Amanda Eyre Ward's latest book, The Same Sky, will challenge views and change perspectives. Inspired by true accounts, Ward's story humanizes the immigration crisis and Honduran exodus to Am…
The Eleventh Brother is compelling religious fiction. First time novelist Rachel K. Wilcox takes the well-known biblical story of Joseph in Egypt and retells it with authenticity and stirring emotion.…
Few historical fiction novels are as stirring as Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. Set during World War II, Nightingale follows sisters Viann and Isabelle through the horrors of Nazis o…