What We’re Reading

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode Early Childhood Editor  On springtime afternoons, my boys and I settle onto a bench at the furthest edge of our yard. As the sun shines and the flowers bloom, while the […]

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 […]

Mamas, remember that review we did about Abbi Waxman’s awesome read, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill? Well, Gwen and I were thrilled to see that Abbi has a new book out this summer that […]