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Leaving the Nest?

Books for parents and kids who are making the leap to college life

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 15, 2023

Leaving home to go to college represents a massive change for our kids. But it's also a huge transition for us! If you are on the cusp of this life-changing leap, here are some books and tools that may help you (and your kids) deal with the seismic shift.

Books to Buy for Your College Kid, According to a 19-Year-Old

Fill Your Young Adult’s Shelves and Help Them Begin Their Personal Library

By Sarah Ward • August 31, 2021

Don't worry! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, godfather, or anything in-between looking for a gift for your favorite young adult, I've got you covered. As an incredibly experienced and All-Knowing 19-Year-Old starting her second year of college, I know a few things about what college kids want and have 9 perfect gift ideas for you.

3 Books Every College Student Should Read

By Serge Cruise • August 13, 2015

When today's college students are reading, their literary canon is centered on textbooks, course related articles, and manuscripts. Only a few students create the opportunity to read beyond the confines of their coursework and for many this is a missed opportunity. What about the books that will help you make the most of these precious years, not just the years that come after?

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