Kristen Joy

99.9% of the time the book is better than the movie. Before grabbing some popcorn and turning on the TV, turn some pages instead! Some solid shows to watch after reading as well.

For many years I have been a die-hard non-fiction reader when it comes to personal book reads. However, this year I started to dive back into the world of fiction. Here are some of the ones I've enjoyed over the years- I'll spare sharing with you the ones that I didn't!

Parenting isn't for the weak of heart. These books can help ease the challenges parents face. All links here are for US based websites.

These are some laugh-out-loud books I've had the joy of reading both at home and in my role as teacher-librarian (that I've been in for over a decade)! Links in this list are US based.

These are some laugh-out-loud books I've had the joy of reading both at home and in my role as teacher-librarian that I've been in for over a decade!

Our household is dye-free and have been for quite a while. Grateful to see there has a been a shift in the use of artificial dyes and natural dyes have become easier to find! Here's what I have found our family enjoys - in moderation! The links here are US based!

Parenting isn't for the weak of heart. These books can help ease the challenges parents face. I personally am always learning and growing - just like my kids! All links here are Canadian website based! If located in the US, there's a list for there as well!