Dear Reader,

This blog's for YOU...

I find my most common phrase to people I talk with is, "Have you read...?, so that's my title. I'm at home full-time and have the luxury of reading -- a lot.

Here you'll often see a new book and an old book on the same theme. Old books can be new to you, and they are different when you read them at different stages of your life. I'll try to be topical, and I'll only mention books that are, in my humble opinion, are worth reading.

I'll try to pick a different theme for each week. This week's choice is my "Best Christmas Book Ever."



This book is a read-aloud for the whole family. "The Herdmans were the worst children in the history of the world," and when they hear there's food at rehearsals for the church's Christmas pageant, all six of them pile into it. This "old" book hilariously captures the true meaning of Christmas.

Please feel free to write to me before you travel, asking for books set in your destination. All my friends do this and it is fun for me.

My first job was in a bookstore, so I'll be happy to help you select books as gifts for anyone. Think of me as your on-line personal book shopper!

Dixie Swanson