Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Book #11 for 2026 This was my sister’s book recommendation for my 50 📚 by 50 🎂 challenge. She’s a huge Harry Potter fan. I’m not a huge Harry Potter fan, but who am I to argue with the rest of the world? Anyways, I … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Where Trees Touch the Sky

“Where Trees Touch the Sky: a Redwood National Park Novel” by Karen Barnett Book #10 for 2026 I chose this book because I’ve enjoyed Karen Barnett’s novels set in National Parks and I love split-time stories. This book is extra special to me because it’s set in Redwood National Park and Crescent City, CA. My … Continue reading Where Trees Touch the Sky

Teaching in Your Tiara

“Teaching in Your Tiara: a homeschooling book for the rest of us” by Rebecca Frech Book #9 for 2026 New vocabulary word: paragon - a person or thing that represents a perfect example of a particular quality or a model of ultimate excellence. It sets the gold standard for what a perfect version of something should … Continue reading Teaching in Your Tiara

Hold On to Your Kids

“Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers” by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD Book #8 for 2026 This book was recommended to me by my father, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, and also by my favorite librarian/retired homeschool mom. If the same book is ever … Continue reading Hold On to Your Kids

To Love A Beast

To Love A Beast: Once Upon A Time In Texas: Book One by Karen Witemeyer Book # 7 for 2026 I typically don’t read much fiction for myself. I read aloud and listen to fiction with my family while most of my books for myself are nonfiction. I have read a string of kind of … Continue reading To Love A Beast