Disclaimer: I review a wide variety of books from the perspective of a conservative Christian who cares deeply about young people reading content that is appropriate for their personal life journey. Reading stories of those with different perspectives and worldviews is an important part of growth, but it is up to the individual and their parents to determine what is appropriate for each family. In reviews of books that may interest younger readers, I do my best to note content that may be worth assessing prior to choosing to read the book, but cannot guarantee that I've noted every instance that might be of concern to your family. When in doubt, parental review is always advised. In reviews of books intended for adults, any content analysis will be with the adult reader in mind and more concise.
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Our Favorite Books for Babies and Toddlers
Riveting History Reads for Young Readers
Revisiting Childhood Reads (series)
101 Dalmatians
The Lord of the Rings (pt 1)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Reviews
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie II
"Nemesis" by Agatha Christie
"Angel in the Waters" by Regina Doman
"The Midnight Dancers" by Regina Doman
"The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British"
"Austenland" by Shannon Hale
"Awakening"
"Behind the Seams" by Betty Hachtman
Brief Gaudy Hour
Brightly Burning (or Jane Eyre in Space)
Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cinder (Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles)
The Complete Book of Hairstyling
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Revisiting Childhood Reads (series)
101 Dalmatians
The Lord of the Rings (pt 1)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Reviews
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie II
"Nemesis" by Agatha Christie
"Angel in the Waters" by Regina Doman
"The Midnight Dancers" by Regina Doman
"The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British"
"Austenland" by Shannon Hale
"Awakening"
"Behind the Seams" by Betty Hachtman
Brief Gaudy Hour
Brightly Burning (or Jane Eyre in Space)
Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cinder (Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles)
The Complete Book of Hairstyling
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Debating Darcy
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana
Dorothy Sayers (Lord Peter, Harriet Vane, and Jill Paton Walsh)
Earth Unaware
Enchanted, Inc. (Series by Shanna Swendson)
Enchanted Ivy
Etiquette and Espionage
The Friendly Jane Austen
Far Traveler
For Women/Men Only
Girl Genius
The Glass Maker's Daughter
Harry, a History
Heartless (Marissa Meyer)
Her Royal Spyness (Series, Rhys Bowen)
The Historian
House of Hades
The Hunger Games (Trilogy)
I am Margaret
IAM books 2 and 3 ("Three Most Wanted" and "Liberation")
IAM "Faith-based Dystopian Fiction and the World of "I am Margaret"
IAM 4 "Bane's Eyes"
IAM Interview with Turner and "The Siege of Reginald Hill"
The Immortal Descendants (Series, April White)
In the Beginning
Inheritance: Or the Vault of Souls
Inklings
Into the Wild
Jacky Faber (Series)
I was Jane Austen's Best Friend
A Jane Austen Education
John Paul 2 High (Series)
JP2H "Near Occasions" (Book 5)
Levi's Will
Little Women and Werewolves (and other Classics retold)
Looking for the King
Matched
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Michelle Moran's Historical Fiction
Michelle Moran's "Rebel Queen"
Moloka'i
Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart
Mr. Darcy's Diary
Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mysteries
Murder Must Advertise
The Nine Tailors
Off to be the Wizard (Magic 2.0)
Once Upon a Time: The World Above
Orson Scott Card
The Other Alcott
Pemberly: Mr. Darcy's Dragon
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Series Review)
Princess of Glass
Rachel's Contrition
Rook (Sharon Cameron)
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana
Dorothy Sayers (Lord Peter, Harriet Vane, and Jill Paton Walsh)
Earth Unaware
Enchanted, Inc. (Series by Shanna Swendson)
Enchanted Ivy
Etiquette and Espionage
The Friendly Jane Austen
Far Traveler
For Women/Men Only
Girl Genius
The Glass Maker's Daughter
Harry, a History
Heartless (Marissa Meyer)
Her Royal Spyness (Series, Rhys Bowen)
The Historian
House of Hades
The Hunger Games (Trilogy)
I am Margaret
IAM books 2 and 3 ("Three Most Wanted" and "Liberation")
IAM "Faith-based Dystopian Fiction and the World of "I am Margaret"
IAM 4 "Bane's Eyes"
IAM Interview with Turner and "The Siege of Reginald Hill"
The Immortal Descendants (Series, April White)
In the Beginning
Inheritance: Or the Vault of Souls
Inklings
Into the Wild
Jacky Faber (Series)
I was Jane Austen's Best Friend
A Jane Austen Education
John Paul 2 High (Series)
JP2H "Near Occasions" (Book 5)
Levi's Will
Little Women and Werewolves (and other Classics retold)
Looking for the King
Matched
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Michelle Moran's Historical Fiction
Michelle Moran's "Rebel Queen"
Moloka'i
Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart
Mr. Darcy's Diary
Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mysteries
Murder Must Advertise
The Nine Tailors
Off to be the Wizard (Magic 2.0)
Once Upon a Time: The World Above
Orson Scott Card
The Other Alcott
Pemberly: Mr. Darcy's Dragon
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Series Review)
Princess of Glass
Rachel's Contrition
Rook (Sharon Cameron)
The Seven Sisters Series
Someday - Fictional Account of 272 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Sorcery and Cecelia, or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot
Spindle's End
Spotlight: A Close up look at the Artistry and Meaning of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Saga
Stone Tables
Summer of Light
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society
Sword at Sunset
Tam Lin by Pamela Dean
Temeraire Series (His Majesty's Dragon)
Thorn in my Heart
The Tripods Attack
Twenties Girl
The Woman in White and The Moonstone
Breaking Dawn
Twilight: Part One (Non spoiler)
Twilight: Part Two
Twilight: the Romance
Queen's Own Fool
Weregeek (Webcomic)
While Beauty Slept
Wildwood Dancing
Someday - Fictional Account of 272 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Sorcery and Cecelia, or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot
Spindle's End
Spotlight: A Close up look at the Artistry and Meaning of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Saga
Stone Tables
Summer of Light
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society
Sword at Sunset
Tam Lin by Pamela Dean
Temeraire Series (His Majesty's Dragon)
Thorn in my Heart
The Tripods Attack
Twenties Girl
The Woman in White and The Moonstone
Breaking Dawn
Twilight: Part One (Non spoiler)
Twilight: Part Two
Twilight: the Romance
Queen's Own Fool
Weregeek (Webcomic)
While Beauty Slept
Wildwood Dancing