April 12, 2026 By Maria Have you read a book and thought that’s so funny because it’s true, and then paused as you realized, oh it is true. . .I had that experience when I read the Ramona Quimby books by Beverly Cleary. Today, April 12th, is D.E.A.R. Day and the anniversary of Beverly Cleary’sContinue reading “Just Read!”
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Mystery is Afoot
October 23, 2025 By Maria In autumn, my favorite kind of books to read are mysteries (a genre I actually enjoy any season, but especially in the fall). Years ago, a friend gave my kids a Sherlock Holmes style dress-up hat she had made for her children when they were small. I loved watching myContinue reading “Mystery is Afoot”
The Irish Magic of Tomie dePaola
March 18, 2025 By Maria St. Patrick’s day snuck up on me this year. In a busy blur we managed to pick up buttermilk over the weekend and yesterday afternoon, my daughter and I, up to our elbows in flour, kneaded and baked Irish soda bread. We started the day by reading Tomie dePaola’s St.Continue reading “The Irish Magic of Tomie dePaola”
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