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The Reading Nook
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items These are the books you want to read before a movie or TV show comes out. Cozy up and get your favorite beverage!
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The Absolute BEST Kids Books
A Spicy UU Mama's Favorite Books
The Absolute BEST Kids Books
Books that I love for my kids from birth to now 8 years old. Classics, inclusive reads and even some “banned” books included!
It's not complicated. It's a book that takes the kids through how they describe themselves and how to articulate that. I love that! So, it's "I'm loud, I'm loving," and going from there. It's not complicated, we make it complicated. This is a must ha...
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Hands down the rhyming in this book makes it the most fun to read out loud. It's one that is actually fun to read as they grow and learn to read with you. The kids giggle at the animals joining in to help the sheep and all the shenanigans along the w...
Sheep in a Jeep
This is my husbands favorite book to read to the kids and all of the kids friends and … you get the idea. They all love the voices he does for all the characters. It's a fun tale of all the animals coming together with bear. All of the books in this ...
Bear Snores On
This book was sooo important when my boys started preschool. So much of what they came home with was “that is for girls” or “that is blue and is for boys.” It would drive me crazy! This book really helped us to talk it out. It gives great examples of...
Pink Is for Boys
Such a classic book to have around through toddlerhood. The story is cute, the pictures are fun to follow and the touch elements are loved by the kids. One of my new baby shower gifts.
Good Night, Curious George
I couldn't remember reading this book as a pre-teen or teen, but once it hit the banned book list, I knew I needed to reread it and I am so glad that I did. This book really should be read by all pre-teens. It talks through friendship and growing up....
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.: Judy Blume
A child-friendly guide that strips away the stigmas, myths, and misconceptions associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Different Thinkers: ADHD:
Looking for a book to start talking about sex and what that means? This is it. This book can help guide you through conversations you might not be sure how to have yet.
Making a Baby
These books have been the BEST for beginner readers. They are so cute, fun and SHORT! They aren't the “boring readers” from school, they are fun with cute animals and illistrations and keep them intrested. Highly recommended for new and learning read...
First Little Comics
It's a hilarious, rhyming book that has everyone giggling at the end. That donkey sure is a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donkey! (there is also a song on YouTube that goes with it!)
The Wonky Donkey
A Spicy UU Mama's Favorite Books
Sometimes, Mom needs something to read that doesn't have rhyming or touch and feel in it. Sometimes, mama needs some spicy reads, or something to laugh with. I love humor, spicy romance and even some real learning and growing books too.
Every chapter is a new adventure you didn't know you wanted to go on. She's hilarious and so real. Love this one.
Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson, Paperback
I keep going back to this book for reference. It's written in a way that's easy to understand and read. It's entertaining and educating. Definitely recommend to those with ADHD and those caregivers or supporting loved ones with ADHD.
ADHD is Awesome: Guide to Thriving
I was obsessed with this story. I couldn't put it down. It was sexy, it was chaos, it was murder and it was a bit fucked up. But I loved it.
Verity by Colleen Hoover
This is a great mix of murder, revenge and spice for anyone seeking it. I was recommended this one and once I started, I literally could not put them down! Soooooo good!
The Mindf*ck Series
This is one of those books that you want to own, because there will be times you will want to go back and see that picture/comic again. Loryn did it again, this was so fun to read and enjoy and I know I will continue to do and want to share with othe...
Lady Stuff: Secrets to Being a Woman
I have to admit, I listened AND read these ones. I loved the narrator in the audiobooks and I was obsessed with the story. Once you start this book, you won't be able to stop at just book one. Murder, lust, high school flirty, drama – there is a litt...
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series by Holly Jackson
Colleen just has a way to keep me hooked and reading from the time I pick up one of her books until I finish it. I loved this story. I know this one can be triggering to some, because of the SA, but it is a great story, just a bit of spicy spice and ...
It Ends with Us
Jennette went through hell and back and this is the tell all book about it. She talks about growing up, what it was like for her acting and why she stopped. You feel for her, you love her and at the end you are ready to advocate and hug her. I am a f...
I'm Glad My Mom Died
This was a book that a friend recommended after she first experienced loss/grief through the loss of her husband. I am so glad that I took her up on that recommendation, this book really has helped mold my brain of mush through great loss and grief. ...
It's OK That You're Not OK
Spicy spice! I loved this version of 50 Shades of Grey. It was his perspective and it was very good. The series (from both perspectives) were so enjoyable to read!
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian
What a great book for any age parents. It helps walk you through big questions you might not have thought of, understanding how to articulate UU and more. We used this for our parenting group and I would also suggest anyone just open to UU and libera...
Tending the Flame: The Art of UU Parenting
This book really punched me both in the brain/gut when I read it. Calhoun found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. Instead of being heard, they were told instead to lean in, take “me-time,” or make a cho...
Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis