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Laura Marie

Laura Marie is a writer and teacher in Ohio. She reads one or two audiobooks every week, loves falling into a good cooking memoir, and debates feasibility of tech from sci-fi books with her husband.

Quiz: Describe Your Ideal Hike for a Children’s Nature Book Recommendation

What piques your interest when you think of the outdoors? Consider your favorite hikes and take this children's nature book quiz

Death Drawing Near: Fiction About the End of Life

Eight works of fiction about the end of life, from comforting stories of loved ones gone too soon to meditations on aging and grief.

The Best Small Town Romances to Carry You Away

Escape the hustle and bustle, and snuggle up to these small town romances with a cup of tea and a cozy blanket.

Journey to New Worlds This Summer With a Middle Grade Fantasy Series

Pick up one or many of these middle grade fantasy series, featuring both new and classic titles, and explore a variety of worlds!

8 Historical Books to Understand Current Social Justice Movements

These books take a long look back in history to help readers unpack current social justice movements around race, the environment, and more.

8 of the Best Books About Child Prodigies

Books about child prodigies inspire us all to dream about the capacity of the human mind and strive for more. Read on to see many great books.

7 Ways to Make Reading One of Your Holiday Traditions

Want to make reading an event to look forward to during the holiday season? Here are some holiday reading traditions to start with friends and family.

Favorite Bookworms: YA Books About Bookish People

We love seeing ourselves in bookish characters on the page, so we've rounded up some wonderfully relatable YA books about book lovers.

8 Stories of Unsung Heroes of World War II

Expand your knowledge about some of the unsung heroes of World War II through these must-reads featuring Black, Navajo, women veterans and more.

A Gathering of Epic Historical Fiction Books

Historical fiction authors bring textbook events to life. By creating backstories and intricate narratives, authors can turn a few lines ...