Corinne Recommends: Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall A moving story about an early-American family–their hard work and joys, and the cycle of seasons.   Owl Moon by Jane Yolen A poetic tribute to

              R.R. Recommends: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The description is vivid and it is an amazing example of well-written work.   My Therapist is a Couch: Poetry & Whimsy by Joe Barca

Julie Recommends:             Crossing The Line by Meghan Rogers This is a great spy thriller–something YA doesn’t have enough of–with a strong female main character. It’s full of action, but it’s also full of heart.

Tamarah Recommends:             Living Successfully with Screwed Up People by Elizabeth B. Brown Living Successfully with Screwed Up People is a highly recommended book to read because it helps you overcome distractions and roadblocks that

              Lindsay Recommends: Harriet and the Spaghetti Snake by Tracy Kushwaha The illustrations are adorable, and it’s a fun and creative idea for a story that teaches kids a valuable lesson at the end.

I am going to be honest; this was the hardest assignment I have ever been assigned by B4R! I have read so many books as a kid, a teenager, and now as a 40-something adult. Frank Zappa once said, “So

I actually have two teachers I would like to honor for Teachers’ Appreciation Week. The first person was my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bennie Campbell. Mrs. Campbell should have been the one who taught me how to read and write, but

  In honor of National Poetry Month, I wanted to share a poem that I wrote with you all! Written for my husband, Neale King. After 9 years of marriage, I know it takes a lot to get married, be

By Andrea Bledsoe King When I was very young my father, Ralph Bledsoe, Jr. would read me this poem quite often. My dad, now age 72, has been smoking since he was 17 or 18 so when he read me

by Emma Hyndman A short story collection that reads like poetry. Convincing stories that walk the line between fiction and reality just enough fiction to keep the reader captivated. Digging into Carmen Maria Machado’s “Her Body and Other Stories” after a