These are all books that I love and can’t seem to put down.
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Books for Grown Ups
Books for the Primary/Intermediate Grades
Books for Middle Schoolers/YA
Books for Grown Ups
I’ve read this book multiple times and it never gets old. Absolutely beautiful.
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin
I think about this book often . Heartbreakingly beautiful.
The Things We Cannot Say: WWII Historical Novel
Such a wonderful read.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 9780593139134
Haunting, heartbreaking, sticks with you.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 9780316168816
A must read for every single person.
A People's History of the United States - Zinn
I didn’t see the ending coming and I loved it.
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel
A beautiful story about resiliency
Night Road: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
An absolute must read.
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult - Books
This shows the horrific things that went on in the Pacific Theatre during World War 2. Tells the stories of servicemen who were taken as POWs and the US women who served as code breakers to help get them home.
Hold Strong: A Novel - Amazon.com
A beautifully written novel about the Halifax explosion of 1917. Rich in historic fact, with a beautiful storyline woven in.
When the World Fell Silent: Gripping Historical
Such a wonderful story set in the time of the depression. The characters are great and the storytelling is fantastic.
The Calamity Club: A Novel - Kathryn Stockett
Books for the Primary/Intermediate Grades
Beige crayon. Need I say more?
The Day The Crayons Quit - Daywalt, Jeffers
A childhood favorite
Matilda by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
My kiddos loved this book so much
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin & Salmieri
Has us in stitches!
The Wonky Donkey by Smith, Craig, Cowley
An absolute classic
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Love love love
Are You My Mother? (Bright & Early Board)
I can still hear the giggles from my kids,ad they’re 16 and 20 now.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! - Amazon.com
We still quote this book. Love it
Llama Llama Red Pajama - Amazon.com
Ferdinand is amazing and I love him
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
A classic from my childhood
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems & Drawings
I still giggle when I read this
Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook - Amazon.com
A book that really has stood the test of time.
Superfudge by Judy Blume - 9780142408803
Books for Middle Schoolers/YA
Honestly, I still love it as an adult
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton - 9780142407332
This seems like an especially important book to read, especially in today’s climate.
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
All time favorite. Love it.
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
Many important lessons taught.
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
A book that will stick with you for a very long while. Jason Reynolds is amazing.
All American Boys (Caitlyn Dlouhy) - Books
This is part of a series, and is the first book. They’re all so good
Ghost (Track) - Jason Reynolds - Amazon.com
Anne with an E… she’s a spitfire and so endearing.
Anne of Green Gables - Books - Amazon.com
This book had my middle schoolers hooked.
Refugee by Alan Gratz - 9780545880831
Heavy info taught through graphic novel- makes it very accessible for all levels of readers
The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale - Spiegelman
A wonderful story about navigating family dynamics as a young person.
