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Favorite Books of 2024

My favorite books released in 2024 - in alphabetical order.  Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar “‘I would die for you,’ Cyrus said alone to his reflection in t...

Guest Post: Katelyn Wonderlin of Bolton Refuge House

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time when communities come together to raise awareness and show solidarity with survivors of sexu...

Favorite Books of 2023

My favorite books released in 2023 - in alphabetical order.    Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah “‘Any final words for us, Melanchol...

Favorite Books of 2022

Here they are!  My favorite books released in 2022 - in alphabetical order.    When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo “‘First thing you have to r...

Favorite Children's Books of 2021

As I started to put together lists of my favorite books this year, I realized that I hadn’t put together a Children’s Book list in 2020. I suppose ...

Favorite Books of 2021

Here we are again - December. Snow on the ground. Putting together lists of favorites as a way to mark another year.  I've had another great year o...

Holiday Gift Guide 2021! For the Kiddos!

Holiday Gift Guide 2021! For the Kiddos!
Books are magic - and sharing that magic with kids is the greatest gift of all. Even better, look through our list, pick the perfect book or two fo...

The Big One! Holiday 2021 Gift Guide!

The Big One! Holiday 2021 Gift Guide!
Happy November!  It's my favorite time of year. Sweaters and tea in the afternoon and lots of blankets for curling up to read. I'm very fortunate t...

Dotters Daughters Picks: Nature

Dotters Daughters Picks: Nature
If your family is anything like mine, you’ve spent quite a lot more time outside the past year and a half. Not only has it been one of the only opt...

Fall Reading Preview 2021

Fall Reading Preview 2021
It’s September! You know what that means - Book Season! Tons and tons of new, beautiful books settling onto your shelves, overwhelming your piles, ...

Dotters Daughters Picks: Summer Fun!

Dotters Daughters Picks: Summer Fun!
Summer is here! What’s better than long bike rides, frequent trips to the ice cream shop (make sure you head to Ramone’s if you’re in the Chippewa ...

Summer Reading List!

Summer Reading List!
Looking for something to take on vacation/read on your porch/read in your hammock/curl up with on a warm, rainy day? This list includes some of my ...