Longings
Last week, I read Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as part of my summer of nostalgic rereading.
Category: Books
Suddenly the Parent
Something that’s struck me in recent years is that when I read children’s books, I relate better to the parents than to the children (who, presumably, the audience is supposed to be more aligned with). The first time I remember being aware of this was when I read
Happier Life Reading List
At the end of the semester, I gave my psychology students a recommended reading list (for the semester break or any upcoming beach vacations, of course).
Things That Do Not Help Me Read More
In fact, sometimes they make me read less.
Family Time (Plus Lots of Picture Books)
Hi, all. How are your Pesach plans coming along?
What Are Your Favorite Self-Help Books?
Hi, all. Question for you: What are your favorite self-help books (broadly defined)? Books on personal growth, spirituality, pop psychology, mental health…I’d love to hear!!
Around the World
Have you ever read Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne? I’ve only ever read the beginning and end (ha!) but know the general idea. In 1872, Phileas Fogg of London bets his fortune on a wager that he can travel around the world in 80 days
Reading in 2025
I’m determined to make the most of my Kindle and I want to always have a good book downloaded and ready to go. Here are a dozen books I’d like to read in 2025.
A Reading Challenge for the School Year
Several years ago, I read The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. This book is about how to create a culture of reading in an elementary school classroom. The signature of this program is the 40 Book Challenge. Each student is challenged to read forty books on their own over the course of the school year. They are not graded on …
Reading List
I wrote a summer reading list which I will probably not end up following (keeping it real here) but wanted to share anyway.