What I Learned from Lewis’s Letters

There are so many collections of Lewis’s letters that it’s hard to know where to begin reading. On my bookshelf I have his Letters to Children; Letters to an American Lady; Letters to Malcom, Chiefly on Prayer; Collected Letters, and—probably the longest one I…

The Rabbit Room on Poetry: “The Word Made Fresh”

Choosing and reading poetry may seem daunting, but Abram Van Engen has some great advice for beginners and pros alike.

Twaddle: A Gateway Drug to Literature

What’s on your reading list right now? What’s on your kids’ bookshelves? If those questions make you squirm, fret not. Sometimes, books of sub-par quality can be the beginning of a richer literary life.

Read on to find out what Charlotte Mason says about “twaddle” and where I humbly beg to differ with her opinion.

A Read-Aloud Book List

Reading aloud to kids of all ages is a great way to enjoy time together, deepen relationships, and create lasting habits. For that matter, reading on your own is pretty great, too. Here’s a list of books to help you get started!

What Is This Blog Even About?

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog since its auspicious inception about a week ago, you have probably been wondering what in the world this blog is even about.