4 Books About the Reading Life: a Literary Nightstand Round-Up
On Reading Well, Book Girl, Bequest of Wings, and I’d Rather be Reading: books about the joys of the reading life.
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young adults
Laid-Back Language Arts
Laid Back Language Arts: learning to enjoy writing and communicating well without drudgery.
The Ranger’s Apprentice Series by John Flanagan
A best-selling series for young teens set in a Medieval-esque, pseudo European world that combines adventure, heroism, villains, danger, and a touch of love.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Series by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a clever middle grades mystery series perfect for puzzle-loving tween and young teen readers.
*Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Rebecca McLaughlin confronts some of the hardest questions faced by Christians today with thoughtful, engaging responses rooted in Scripture. *Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for …
Growing in Godliness by Lindsey Carlson
Compact and practical, Growing in Godliness offers wise advice to girls entering high school or college.
*Transformed by Truth by Katherine Forster
Transformed by Truth offers a lifelong approach to Bible study with practical helps for teens and adults
Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen
Wren Clemmons learns much about herself, the desert, and true friendship in wilderness therapy camp in this teen read about drug use.