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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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New York Times Bestselling Killing Lincoln is a thrilling read. Authors Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard take what we all know -- that the beloved American President Abraham Lincoln was killed by the f…
Scholastic's Dear America series is an excellent means to expose kids to important events in American history. With over forty books to choose from, each written by a well-known author, youn…
An Unlikely Match is a unique combination of medieval mystery and regency romance. Author Sarah M. Eden takes readers on a picturesque journey to nineteenth century Wales, where the dashingly handsome…
Code Name Verity is storytelling at its best. This 2013 Michael L. Printz Honor book is so gripping you'll find yourself reading late into the night, searching for clues, pleading for answers, an…
Vietnam #4: Casualties of War continues the story of four childhood friends serving in the Vietnam War. Having not read the previous three books in the series, I was nervous about understanding t…
"You matter...not because of whose son you are. Because of who you are. You're as important as every other human being that ever was or ever will be. Everyone matters." Jefferson's Sons i…
Sophie Kinsella is known for her best-selling chick lit, including the famous Shopaholic series. In her latest novel, I've Got Your Number, main character Poppy has a knack fo…
The Running Dream is a must-read for both teens and adults. After life deals sixteen-year-old Jessica a major blow, she struggles to shake off self-doubt and fear. Yet with the help of incredible…
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Inspired by true events, Natasha Solomons' The House at Tyneford is a beautiful and tragic tale of life, love and loss. The novel follows nineteen year-old Elise as she flees Nazi-occupied V…
A few years ago I picked up a copy of Annette Lyon's Band of Sisters. I was instantly impressed by Lyon's strong characterization of five women who become close friends while their…