Oooh…do I have a list of audiobooks for you?!? Everything from compelling nonfiction to a Middle Grade classic (with some mythology and YA thrown in for good measure,) I promise you’re going to love this list! I always have an audiobook going in my car and occasionally also listen while I am knitting or crocheting …
Category Archives: Middle Grade
Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins – 3 stars
My son and I were so excited when we heard that Suzanne Collins had written a prequel to the Hunger Games series. We preordered The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and began reading it as soon as it was released. Having loved The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (we enjoyed Mockingjay a little less) and …
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Middle Grade and YA: What’s On My Nightstand? September 28, 2020
I really do love Middle Grade and YA novels and, right now, my nightstand is chock full of titles that I can’t wait to get to! Today’s list contains ten titles that are as varied as they are exciting: everything from a more serious YA look at gender identity and teen love to a fun-filled …
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YA Book Review: It Came From the Sky by Chelsea Sedoti – 4 stars
As many of you who follow my blog regularly already know, I read a lot with my 12-year-old son. He’s a very advanced reader and we’ve been reading together since he was a baby. These days, he’s usually reading something on his own, something for school and something out loud with me. It Came From …
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Oldies but Goodies: Twenty Big Hits from 2017
It’s easy to forget, amongst all the new and shiny titles, that there are a TON of backlist titles that you may not have gotten to yet. To remedy that situation, I’m providing this lists of 20 titles that I read in 2017 and would wholeheartedly recommend! In true Mama Panda form, this list contains …
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15 Great Books for Young Readers – Ages 4- 8 Years Old
I have loved reading to my son since the day he was born. Honestly, during those long winter months after his birth, I often laid him on the bed and read book after book to him. I’ll definitely be making a list of board books that we loved…but today, I’m highlighting one of our favorite …
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What’s on My Nightstand? September 21, 2020
Oooh…this list is exciting. It’s full of Middle Grade, YA, adult and non-fiction titles and there are some REALLY intriguing ones in there! What’s On My Nightstand? September 21, 2020 I have only begun one or two of these but there are specific reasons why I’m excited about each of them! I call those out …
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2018 Was a Very Good Year…for Books!
It’s easy to find new, hot releases that are being touted non-stop! But what if you want to find some solid backlist titles that you haven’t checked out yet? 15 Fabulous Backlist Titles from 2018 I know there were some great books that I read in 2018 that you haven’t explored…so today’s list is all …
Time to Preorder: 22 Books to Look Forward to in October 2020
Do I have a big list for you today!?! I love to know what’s coming down the pike to read for next month so I’ve created a HUGE list of choices just for you. 22 Books to Love in October 2020 Including Middle Grade, YA, fiction, non-fiction, novellas and essays and a wide variety of …
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11 Books I Read and Loved in 2019!
2019 was a great reading year for me and I can’t overlook the opportunity to introduce you to all the great books I read. Books I Read and Loved in 2019 They span the gamut from sweet Middle Grade novels to gritty, Southern adult fiction but every book I mention here was fantastic and memorable! …
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