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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 10, 2023

It may be hard to believe that twenty-two years have passed since 9/11. Gaining a better understanding of both the causes and impacts of these events is important, both for perspective and for healing. Here are ten excellent books about the September 11 attacks.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 05, 2023

Got a kid who loves to learn? Or maybe you're struggling to get your little ones to embrace the idea that learning is fun! Either way, we've got you covered with this roundup of twenty-eight engaging nonfiction books covering a variety of topics and a range of ages.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 03, 2023

The fifth movie in the After series is coming out on September 13 and we can't wait! The steamy romantic films are based on a series of novels by Anna Todd. The story traces the often volatile—always passionate—relationship between good girl Tessa and her irresistible bad influence, Hardin. If you're a #Hessa stan, here are thirteen more books you can crush on.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 24, 2023

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 21 exciting September releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 22, 2023

John Green's 46th birthday is August 24 and we are excited to celebrate him. Beyond being a bestselling author, he is a prolific YouTuber, podcaster, and philanthropist who has changed the YA genre for the better. Here are seven fascinating facts about the author.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2023

Change is hard for all of us, especially kids who may be facing big transitions for the first time. As we head into a new season, here's a roundup of twelve picture books to help little ones deal with a changing world.   

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 17, 2023

Stephen King's newest book, Holly, comes out on September 5, marking the triumphant return of reluctant private investigator Holly Gibney. The book is available for preorder of course, but in the meantime, we've pulled together a list of great retellings and read-alikes for ten of King's classic titles.

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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.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 13, 2023

It's the summer of Barbie and we're here for it! If you're also still luxuriating in the pink, sparkly buzz of Barbie, feel free to dive deeper into some of its compelling vibes and themes with these tailored reading recs.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 10, 2023

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros has been taking the world by storm this summer. Learn why it's so popular and what's next in the series. Also, get our recs for what to read while you wait for the sequel.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 09, 2023

The film adaptation for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes comes out in just a few months and we're getting ready by revisiting the books and the films in the series. We've also put together a reading list of classic literature that matches up with some of the key characters. Check it out!

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