Plot Suchi and Haiwen met when Suchi was seven in their Shanghai neighborhood. Their friendship grew to love only to be separated when Haiwen enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his ...

The best children’s new book releases are rounded up by yearly season below. If you love having the hottest new kids books on your shelves, you’ll love looking through these round-ups.

The 2022 Reading Challenge is here and it is our 5th reading challenge since we started the blog. 2022 Reading Challenge by Month Jackie and I thought about the 2022 reading challenge for a few years.

The summer 2025 book releases are fantastic, and I cannot wait to dive into these amazing books. This is the post where we divide the book releases by publication date for the entire season! . If you ...

Plot This book from the September 2025 book releases is an epic saga that I cannot wait to read. The story weaves together four narratives, each related to the same crime. There is the accomplice, the ...

I am so excited about the October 2025 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much fun finding the upcoming new books. This month, there are some fantastic ...

As a mother of two boys, Kirsten rediscovered her life-long love for reading while choosing appropriate books for her children. She started this website with Jackie to share their passion for literacy ...

Plot In this sweet holiday romance book, Iris uncovers a hidden family recipe, falls in love, and learns the power of mouthwatering gelato. Set against the backdrop of New York City from Halloween to ...

Fantasy books for teens have quickly become some of my favorite books to read. Diving into a new world is magical and the angst of young adulthood adds a whole new dimension to the storyline. We tried ...

Kirsten and I wanted to make a list of the best dystopian novels from our point of view. Many dystopian fiction novels have a strong interplay with science fiction since these books often take place ...

Looking for the best books for 8-year-olds? We’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 4 kids through this particular age, we are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with all kinds ...

I’ve been collecting the Puffin classic books for kids for years, and I realized that while I like them aesthetically, I’ve also read and enjoyed so many of these tales! As I was reflecting on my ...