Bookish Gifts for Grown-Ups

You’ve probably figured it out by now: Haley and I are both inveterate listmakers. And one of my favorite things about Christmas is the excuse to make lots and lots of lists. Gifts I want to give. Gifts I’m going to give. Gifts that I would give if I could afford them. Gifts that would [...]

Bookish Gifts for Kids

Last year in the weeks leading up to Advent we shared a variety of non-theological books that would make great Christmas gifts.  We covered quite a bit: board books, picture books, family read-alouds, and great books for adults.  More recently I posted my list of favorite picture books for 2-year-olds.  This year we thought we’d [...]

Non-Theological Books for 2s

If you’ve been reading here for a while, you may remember that I solicited your advice last February.  My daughter was about to turn 2 and I needed some help making the jump into the wonderful world of non-board picture books.  You all had such great suggestions, and we’ve enjoyed reading most of them over [...]

Family Gifts: Read-Alouds & Award Winners

I firmly believe that the best gifts are things that are rare.  And what is more rare today, when we are all so busy, than time?   In light of that fact, why not consider giving a family Christmas gift that combines two wonderful things: time together and books? By giving a book that shines as a [...]

Picture Books to Give and Get

Doing any Christmas shopping for the small people in your life? Buy books! Toys break, take up space, and are outgrown – but building a child’s library is an investment that lasts. What follows is a list of some (and only some!) of the books we think every child should have in his or her [...]

Books for Grownup Readers

If you’re anything like me, whenever you walk into a bookstore to choose books for your children you usually walk out with one (or two! or three!) for yourself. Whether you’re buying a gift for a fellow bookworm, or looking for books to add to your own holiday list, look no further! Following are some [...]

Baby’s First Christmas: Great Board Books to Give

If you have any babies (or toddlers, for that matter) that you’re buying gifts for this Christmas, why not consider giving board books instead of toys?  For the first few years, kids are given so many toys but they actually don’t need many at all.  On the other hand, can a child ever have too [...]