Sharing a love for reading ...

One of the most precious benefits our family has gained from homeschooling is a mutual love of good books. It's exciting to me when my kids are eager to share the newest book they are reading and are interested in having me read it as well.

I've met some new authors over the past few years as a result of my children. I had never heard of Eoin Colfer until my youngest began reading the Artemis Fowl series. It's unlikely I would have pursued a story about twelve year old millionaire and a kidnapped fairy of my own accord. But when my son began devouring the books, I couldn't resist! Brian Jacques became another family favorite when all three kids stumbled onto the Redwall series. Martin the Warrior and Cluny the one-eyed Rat became regular topics of conversation. Even dad was "sucked in" when Jacques came out with Castaways of the Flying Dutchmen.

These days Ted Dekker is the author of choice. I finished reading Kiss just recently and was on the edge of my seat until the last page. While I'm not a fan of all of his books, there are many that have become favorites and I'm sure I'll read them again.

I can't wait to see what new authors we discover this year!

~Judy