What We’re Reading

Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Shannon and I have been fans of the writing duo (and best friends) Christina Lauren for a while now. The women know how to tell a story, and […]

Attention book lovers! If you’re like us, you probably like reading the book BEFORE the movie or TV adaptation hits the big or small screen. While we generally agree that the book is usually better, […]

Hi mamas! Ready for another book recommendation? This one will give you not one but THREE books to keep you entertained with complicated people in a beautiful, sunny, warm setting — the perfect escape from […]

Mamas, do you love a good book series as much as we do? If so, here’s a recommendation — especially if you want a good love story (or four). I got hooked on Nora Roberts […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor It’s time to pull out those Christmas books once again! There’s something especially cozy about Christmas stories. This time of year, I love cuddling up with […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor I know many people have their Christmas trees up already, lights aglow on their decks and snowmen, reindeer and other happy decorations set out to add […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor After so many months of quarantine, it is nice to have something special to look forward to with the holidays coming up—even if we’ll be celebrating […]

Mamas, my kids aren’t in the picture book age range anymore, but I’ve certainly read plenty of them over the years. But recently a picture book titled “What Do You Do with an Idea?” was […]