The Book Shelf

*My taste is books is very diverse.  Here are a few of my favorites.  (Note:  I'll be adding to this list as I come across others that I like.)

Books I Love:


The Help by Kathryn Stockett



Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen


Little Women by Louisa May Alcott


My Antonia by Willa Cather


Any novel by Denise Hildreth

Women Opening the Word Bible Study Series by Casandra Martin



*As a mother and a teacher, I love quality children's literature.  Here are some great recommendations. (Note: This is just a tiny sample...I'll be adding to this list as I come across more favorite!)



Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (I like all of his books)


Corduroy by Don Freeman


The Mitten by Jan Brett (She is my absolute favorite author/illustrator.  You can't go wrong with any of her books.)


The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn


If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff (There are other books in this series, and they are all super cute!)


Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett (My favorite to read to my own children)