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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Bookish links- September 2026

We recently got this small (toddler-sized) display bookshelf pictured above and my baby loves it!

September new releases I'm excited about: 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women // Every Given Day // PlantYou Quickies // Twelve Days and Twelfth Night

Good reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

Autumn picture books we have loved

What a cute idea, sitting in a bookstore painting!

Not sure how I actually feel about a rock climbing library!

Bookish art I love- Homework at the Kitchen Table // Apricity

84 morning basket ideas for grades k-6

Which fall (Christian fiction) novel matches your reading style?

Would you do me a favor today? Would you kindly please share our homeschool curriculum, Teach Homeschool Finance, on your favorite social media platform? Or pin it on Pinterest? The more links it gets, the better it performs in search engines and such. I appreciate it!

This printable kids' book bingo page is so fun!

5 Must-read secret identity romances

Everyday Reading's 2026-2027 reading log is another cute one!

10 clean books for tweens

How to do a Libby Deep search // How to get more Libby options using Reciprocard

Exciting novels and series set in the west

I loved this podcast on homeschooling high schoolers and I added her book to my Amazon cart.

Non-book things I loved in August: exploring in Montana // The nectarines were true perfection this month, at least in our area // The calm before the storm... September brings more extracurricular classes and October starts pure chaos with those + rehearsals for a Christmas performance some of my kids are in this year so I was glad to savor a bit of calm together, first! // My sweet daughter made me this split-pea soup // watching some Christian productions- The Blind and Vindication

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Bookish links- August 2026

August New releases I'm excited about: The Heiress and the Woodsman

Summer reading recommendations for your kids

Ideas for homeschooling through chronic illness

I got some great recommendations for my son on this Reddit list of Christian fiction recommendations for men

I've got a still-growing men's fiction list of my own, too!

Please consider sharing our homeschool finance curriculum with any homeschool parents you know! The intro course, which we believe will make a huge difference for many young adults, is completely free! You can share it with non-homeschool families with teens, too 💙

Art lovers, this site pairs art with scripture to help bring your reading to life visually! Pretty cool!

One of the ladies in my bookclub sent us this no-spice romance book database reel for all you romance fans!

The best Christian books for mums

Books build what screens can not: Benefits of reading aloud to kids even after they can read

This is fascinating- writing out the Bible by hand!

3 gripping historical spy novels to keep you guessing

These fast forwarded kind of paintings always make it look so quick and easy!

Bookish art I love- Storybook // Meadow // Seaside // Soft Hour // Under the Apricot Tree // Summer in the Forest // Picnic

We watched the new Little House on the Prairie as a family last month and all loved it! We're happy it's already been renewed for season 2!

Emily Lex recommends this free class on Ephesians

We use a different handwriting curriculum but how fun are these literature-themed handwriting books?

This was a fun list of books by and about homeschoolers!

I know I'm late to the party but we finally watched David as our family movie last night and it was so good!

Non-book things I loved in July: 4th of July shenanigans // Sheet pan gnocchi (we used crumbled pumfu as the sausage... I paired it with mushrooms and steamed cashew cream kale. Everyone loved it, but two daughters asked for smaller veggies next time) // Vacation Bible School excitement // giggles and shrieks of delight from running through the sprinklers and playing at the water table in the yard // air conditioning// learning about the Story of Nicholas Winton rescuing over 660 children in the Holocaust and telling no one. When his wife found the scrapbook, this happened 💙

Monday, June 1, 2026

Bookish links- June 2026

June New releases I'm excited about: Parable Port #2: The Captain's Clue // The Girl from Tomorrow's Town // Twenty Something Else (so, so excited for these last two... a circus book and a kind of amnesia trope?! Yes, please!!!)

10 Spiritual warfare novels

How to write books kids can't put down

Kate's 2025 nonfiction reads

Lovely watercolor bookmark tutorial

American Girl has collaborated with Tea Collection, a brand we know for lots of 100% cotton dresses for girls.

6 exciting reads for the summer // Must-read novels by 12 experts in their fields

I LOVE this Green Ember party!

10 faith-filled books that will shape and sustain the class of 2026

I couldn't spend this much but this cute little felted mouse reader makes my heart squeal with awwww!

Cute (free) summer reading log downloads from The Good and the Beautiful

One of the books I read last month took me down a rabbit trail learning about a real literary crisis happening in America right now, so many of our kids and teens are unable to read or write. This is terrifying! These are our future nurses, for example. We've got to do better! Please, read to/with the children in your life 💙

This Peanuts storybook corner is so cute, Snoopy fans!

Amy's sister coffee date posts always make me wish I had a sister. And liked coffee 😆

2026 summer reading programs

7 Christian books and Bible studies for this summer

Recently I had a great prayer time where I feel that God revealed to me that I am still very much a writer, just not publishing in this season. So I was thinking a lot about my Christian books and wanted to take a moment to share them (in a no pressure way) if you are interested. For the Love of Marriage // Blessed by Birth

Non-book favorites last month: This song // flowy dresses // playing quick rounds of GUESS WHO with my younger children // Long walks while the weather is still tolerable // working on YouTube videos along with my physical creative projects // building a non-addictive Android phone using this tutorial // savoring. Remembering that I don't have to get it all done and just savoring peaceful moments with the people I love // this Christian version of a show like Laguna Beach / The Hills, brought a smile to my millennial heart but in a much more edifying way :)

Friday, May 1, 2026

Bookish links: May 2026

Spotted the above Eric Carle puzzle at a Walmart

May new releases I'm excited about- All That Glows // Brewed Awakening // A Chance for Kallie Mae // The Deep End of Love // The Inklings Detective Agency // Miss Beth Bettencourt // These Empty Places

My personal recommendations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Month- part 1, part 2

Look at this Anne of Green Gables birthday party!

Bookish loose leaf tea infusers- 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

Rediscovering the classics through faith

I am tempted by all these beautiful book fabrics to sew 97,534 things!

I have been alternating between audio books and YouTube videos during my afternoon grading sessions. A few bookish YouTube videos I enjoyed last month: Faith's book tour // Oceana's 5-star Christian romance reads // Books Katie loves // 7 Christian books that will strengthen your faith

Love this Kindle cover

What a fun Narnia movie night!

16 novels with heroines who uncovered secrets

How sweet is this little Grandma reading knickknack? (Amy, you'll need this! :D)

Club31's Mother's Day reading guide

I have no good reason to purchase this bookish washi tape. 50% of me is frugal and sees no reason but 50% of me is coming up with all kinds of projects.

Tyndale's creation books

2026 Christian Book Award winners

This isn't Christian book-specific but Lynn recently shared an all-mystery bookstore, Murder by the Book

I recently saw a few Beatrix Potter designs from a modest fashion influencer and had fun delighting in the Fabled website- Peter Rabbit reading earrings // Cottontail necklace // this pin I'd wear every mother's day // Peter Rabbit necklace

7 charming summer romances

What are your thoughts on remote page turners for e-readers? I feel like, "Wow, how convenient. But have we really fallen so far, that gently swiping is too much for us and we're convinced we simply MUST purchase just one more piece of electronic plastic to help us move less? But also, wow, how convenient!"

Tyndale Kids summer preview

Non-book favorites this month: long walks // this song // my current writing project // being home as much as possible after being out/traveling so much in March and April // watercolor painting // The board game Spy Alley with my loves // finally fully catching up our family Christmas scrapbook!! // Writing and coloring creative letters to my cousin (Amanda, whose stories are in Blessed by Birth) who is recovering in the hospital and could use your prayer!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Bookish links- April 2026

April new releases I'm excited about: The Bookshop of 99 Doors // Capable // The Girl Upstairs // The Lost Story of Via Belle // The Lumber Barron's Wife // Raising Gen Alpha // Witness Protection // The secular book Yesteryear sounds so good if reviews tell me it's clean!

7 scintillating Amnesia romances

Why is it so hard to find Christian books for teens?

Things that caught my eye in the Christianbook.com Easter mailer: Women of the Bible cover // Wonder Bible audio player... what a wonderful gift for, say, a not-so-techy grandmother with poor eyesight // this lovely pallet art // Bible memory verse coloring cards

Easy book sleeve sewing tutorial

I'm currently making my way through the Christiansen Family series and then I'll start the accompanying Deep Haven series. I was so excited to see that the later Deep Have books start a new family, the Fox family!

I also want to read the Timeless series.

I always love seeing Amy's books-and-coffee dates with her sister! I need a bookstore date, too.

Where to get free books // Where to buy cheap books

My list of Christian fiction books by year has already grown so much as I've been prioritizing historical fiction in 2026.

Clean rom-com books

Have any of you tried any of these bookish games?

Fantastic graphic novels your children will love

Adorable bookish mugs

Crystal's favorite devotionals and Christian books for women // for teens

The best Biblical fiction according to Goodreads

Janssen's favorite books on home organization

Okay where are you, adults who loved the American Girl Samantha books? They're releasing an adult version in October! Samantha: The Next Chapter. I hope they do this with all my old favorite girls!

This Kindle case is so delightfully spring-y!

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Bookish links- January 2026

I loved the above hygge illustration from this book! It's not at all a fully hygge book but I adored this page.

January new releases I'm excited about: The Lies We Trade

Most anticipated Christian fiction of 2026, at least according to Goodreads!

I personally prefer a paper reading journal but this is another fun way to track books read this year! Dash Into Learning put out a free printable reading tracker, too.

I always love seeing everyone's bookish favorites this time of year! Family Fiction // Money Saving Mom // From Our Bookshelf

Starting a church children's library

Reading art I love: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

I love this cute Little Critter shirt.

I loved Hannah's list of her top ten Christian fiction heroines and now I want to make my own!

I'm very curious about this game, The Bible is Funny. Have any of you ever played?

I read this first book when it first came out but I'm ready to dive into the whole series this year!

Sweet Paddington Bear nursery!

Historical fiction: yesterday's pain, tomorrow's promise

I wish I had room for this sweet reading nook shelf!

Best purses to fit a Kindle Paperwhite

I saw this puzzle in a toy store last month: Brambly Hedge Winter Story... I love the Brambly Hedge books and love this puzzle!

Crystal's secret to reading 20-30 minutes every night

6 faith-building books to start your new year right

Monday, December 1, 2025

Bookish links- December 2025

Current Christmas reads: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus with my book club // The Gift of Christmas Present with my mom // The Angel Tree and a Christmas hymn study with my kids

New Christmas Christian fiction

Love these Grinch pajamas! This grown-up version, too.

Advent reads to prepare your heart for Christmas

Bible tabs I ordered for the Bible study binder I'm now keeping for myself after reading How to Study the Bible Intentionally

Book-themed Nintendo Switch game I secretly want to try, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book!

When we have our annual Nutcracker viewing party this year, I'll set out a copy of The Nutcracker + a charcuterie board and call it good. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on extra items but I do enjoy the online equivalent of window shopping. Examples: this painting // this mug // this snowglobe // this (organic cotton) dress // this sweatshirt // this fabric

Tyndale's Christmas book advent calendar

Old Christmas posts- Christmas fiction by location // Holiday picture books about GIVING gifts // our favorite Christmas leveled readers (How is that it?! More to come!)

This was a fascinating watch- When did reading become a performance?

I am still enjoying creating short videos as a creative endeavor and have a few fun Christmas videos planned for my little YouTube channel this month!

Kindle Unlimited readers, you can now read Tessa Afshar Biblical fiction for free!

Everyday Reading's new printable advent reading calendar is quite cute and she has so many great items on her bookish gift guide for this year

5 small books that make great stocking stuffers

I recently spotted this poetry book teapot and promptly Googled it. So cute!

Here's my ever-growing list of Christian Christmas fiction by location

Look at this beautiful storybook library

Christmas school... Bedtime History Podcast holiday episodes // Inquisikids did some great episodes on Christmas in various countries in 2023

If you're in the market for a new Christmas picture book, consider The Golden Hour. I am so happy with this Christmas picture book set at Westminster Abbey. The illustrations are simply lovely that makes this a nice one to set out and display, but the story plays with historical fiction in a way that of course delights me. It's a bit long for my youngest this year and probably best for the older picture book crowd but I shared it with my seven-year-old and look forward to sharing it with my youngest for many Christmas seasons to come! I enjoyed the writing and look forward to trying Carrie Brownell's other children's book, too. *I received a free copy from Bookmonkey but these honest opinions are my own.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Bookish links- October 2025

This made us laugh!

October new releases I'm excited about: The Avatar // Second Story Bookshop // The Stories We Carry (Look at that cover! 😍)

All the Peter Rabbit- tin tea set // wooden tea set // baby shower // shape sorter // jack in the box // push toy // garden toy // pajamas

Autumn fiction I've previously enjoyed- Before We Were Us // From the Start

Librarian Barbie didn't exist so these library patrons made their own

Love this sweet Winnie the Pooh canvas. I feel like it's a beautiful empty nest gift.

Two book quilts I absolutely love- the colors and crisp feel of Book Nook quilt and the beautiful sentimental nature of Bookcase Quilt

Look at this adorable Brambly Hedge display! And this whole Brambly Hedge tree dollhouse

Little House inspired gifts

Bookworm crafters, this tiny library could be fun! (Too tedious for me, personally)

Fun miniature dollhouse finds- classic books // Christmas picture books // framed art of The Snowy Day // dollhouse turned into favorite picture books // Miniature dollhouse library ideas

35 best Christian historical fiction books & authors for your TBR

I've been on the hunt for something very specific: a smallish teapot shaped planter, ideally for a spider plant, and ideally it's either blue or it's white with a blue pattern, flower, etc. (Have you seen one?! Adorable bookish planters I have encountered on my quest: stack of books // typewriter // set of bookish succulent pots

5 books that changed Andrea as a mother- I also read & loved the second, third, and fifth!

Such a cute October reading journal!

Christian fiction quiz- What should your next novel be?

I used my Tyndale Reader Rewards points yesterday for a free book- All We Thought We Knew!

Monday, September 1, 2025

Bookish Links- September 2025

September new releases I'm excited about: The Women of Oak Ridge

15 September picture books

Fall-themed morning basket

Fall books Toni Shiloh loves

5 Charlotte Mason tips

Two cookbooks that look so fun this autumn- Purely Pumpkin and The Pumpkin Cookbook

Love this bulletin board idea for teachers!

Christian cozy mysteries

Lovely library murals in Alaska // Arizona // Idaho // Iowa // Illinois // Mississippi // Nebraska

Little Free Library tour of the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia!

This is such a cute Berenstain Bears backpack!

Which Baxter family daughter are you?

I've been obsessed with home decor diys lately and found a fun mod podge blog full of fun crafts! A few bookish delights: baseball bookends // book safe // fabric bookcase backing // faux leather journal // cute book crate

Did you know there was a Boxcar Children Cookbook?

65 clean YA fantasy books

DIY hanging fabric book display

On that note- cute bookish fabrics... Sweet Bookish Dreams // flowery books and tea // childhood classics // fall book club // Hundred Acre Wood // classic books and tea

Kindle readers, are you using the X-ray function?

This author sent me the book trailer for her memoir and it sounds so powerful and inspiring!

Love these cozy cottage vibe shorts! 🥰 Brambly Hedge kitchen // finding comfort in tea + books // Hobbit tea party

Have you ever heard of Peter Rabbit Barbie? I had not, but she's adorable! 1997 // 100 Year Celebration

Um, there's a Nintendo Switch game where you design and run a mobile bookstore! Tiny Bookshop! Hobbit fans might also be interested in Tales of the Shire.

One simple trick for reading more

Clean romance books for Christian girls

9 ways to not have a reading slump

Christy Award finalists will be revealed September 19th!

Janssen released another adorable reading log!

Most anticipated Christian fiction books this fall

This is the coolest story, about a storybook theme park in Oregon!

Such a cute puzzle!

Dollhouse miniature fun... home library // reading nook

I'm still enjoying YouTube shorts as a fun creative pursuit. I've realized recently that comparison / awareness that other people are more skilled or talented has held me back for years but in reality I'm a very creative person who is constantly inspired to make things... art, stories, poetry, scrapbooks, clothes, home decor, now videos. If you struggle too, just go for it! Create!