What We’re Reading

By Marci Tate, Library Media Specialist It is that time of year when book lovers enjoy taking their books outside! Whether you’re picking up a paperback, or turning on your e-reader, there is nothing like […]

I just downloaded this e-book on my iPad and I’m loving it already. It’s the PERFECT book to read during the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day, and it would also be a wonderful gift […]

“I will not eat it in a boat. I will not eat it with a goat. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam I am.” You might not […]

Happy Spring Break! We know not everyone is taking the week off, but you can take a mini vacation just by picking up a book. Here are a few you might try this week — […]

If you follow the mamas on Twitter (@nwaMotherlode) you’ve probably seen my (Shannon’s) tweets about the memoir Signs of Life. I was especially twitter-pated when the author, Natalie Taylor, tweeted back to me. It was […]

This month’s “What We’re Reading” post has something for everybody. If you’re not in the mood to dive into a new novel, there are PLENTY of other great reads in all kinds of formats. Last […]

By Shannon Magsam, nwaMotherlode mama If you love to cook and love a great memoir, you should find a copy of the new book Season to Taste: How I Lost My Sense of Smell and […]

For me, the best kind of novel is the one that very nearly consumes you — the kind you just have to keep reading because you’re dying to know what happens next. These two books […]