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Books & Reading

In the whirlwind of motherhood, carving out “me-time” can feel like an impossible feat. Between endless diaper changes, school runs, and the constant symphony of “Mommy!”, “Mama!, “Mom!” – finding moments for pure relaxation is a distant dream. But, not only is reading fundamental, it’s fun. Dare we suggest the easiest most economical escape?

Think you can only read in uninterrupted hours, curled up with a physical book? Perish the thought. Be like Sam, Sam I am, eating his green eggs and ham everywhere. You can read here or there, in a carline, waiting for the laundry, audiobooks while cleaning, e-books while your husband is watching another docudrama on Discovery – you can read anywhere! And, no one says it has to be endless hours of reading, short bursts, a chapter here or there will give you that break too!

Reading is an essential luxury, a mental escape that fuels our creativity, empathy, and even our parenting skills. It’s a chance to travel to faraway lands without leaving the living room floor, to experience different lives, and to learn something new – all while our minds take a well-deserved break.

Treat reading as a mental spa day that nourishes your soul. Let’s ditch the guilt of taking a few moments alone and embrace the power of a good book. Share your recommendations in the comments below – let’s build a community of reading mamas!

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What We're Reading Now

What We’re Reading This Week

Great reads from around the web that made us stop scrolling, sit back, and enjoy a quick read. 1 Raising a Social-Media Star The parents of teen internet…

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Winter Reading
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Book Club | 2019

In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold. Ben Aaronovitch, Broken Homes Winter reading is a mug of coffee and comfy socks….

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“Crazy Rich Asians,” by Kevin Kwan
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“Crazy Rich Asians,” by Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan GHM Rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s Downton Abbey crossed with Meangirls swathed in couture on an exotic cerulean sea that is…

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Sometimes I Lie
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“Sometimes I Lie,” by Alice Feeney

Sometimes I Lie, by Alice Feeney GHM Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overall, I really like this book and could easily recommend it. It’s a solid four stars…

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The Hazel Wood
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“The Hazel Wood,” by Melissa Albert

The Hazel Wood: A Novel, by Melissa Albert GHM Rating: 3 of 5 stars I was going to post The Hazel Wood as my next “to read”…but I…

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How to be Married
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“How to Be Married,” by Jo Piazza

How to Be Married, by Jo Piazza GHM Rating: 4 of 5 stars In ‘How to be Married: What I Learned from Real Women on Five Continents about…

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Father's Day Book List
Books & Reading | Lit Lists

A Father’s Day Book List Inspired by Dad’s Passions

Our Father’s Day Book List has something for every dad. We’ve rounded up the new, the classic, the funny, the manly just for you and the man in your life!

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Book Club | 2018 Summer Reading for your Beach Bum

Load up the beach bag I am ready for summer and hitting our summer reading list! We have pics for mom and her littles to bigs. We’re are keeping it simple, so channel your inner beach bum and let’s read!

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13+ Fantastic FREE Summer Reading Programs your Kids will Love!
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13+ Fantastic FREE Summer Reading Programs your Kids will Love!

Summer is coming and that means a lot of downtime. Motivate the kids with some of these summer reading programs! There’s a program for every kid, from bookworm to reluctant reader.

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“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir | Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | History | Non-Fiction

“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell

“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell A Must-Read for Anyone Traveling to Out West For each seasonal list, we include a nonfiction pick, the autobiography, “I’ll Gather…

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