Kids love a good series. If they find one they like, they devour every book, and that means more reading. If your young reader is looking for a new chapter book series, I have a few recommendations (some old, some new), that might grab their attention. My favorite new series is The Heartwood Hotel by Kallie George. It's a warm and winning tale that will keep your little, eager reader entertained. The book has humorous characters and the charming illustrations, by Stephanie Gr

The holidays are near and there's no better time to indulge in a great book. The Nightingale (for adults) by Kristin Hannah is exceptional. Even if you're not a historical fiction fan, you still need to read it. Kristen Hannah captivates you into a world of pain, sacrifice, and suffering and then leaves you with an overwhelming sense of love, peace and compassion for the souls that endured the horrific WWII. I've studied and read about war, but have never encountered a story

We all know the saying; you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but really? The cover is the first thing we see and triggers the decision process-do I turn it over and read the summary or put it down and move on? In other words, the cover is what grabs us...or doesn't. I admit, when I first saw this book, I cringed. I'm not a fan of rain or traveling 70 mph beside rig trucks on the highway. The cover gave me a physical reaction but being the book lover I am, I read it and wa