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Middle Grade fiction

I understand, and listen there are fantastic short books like Of Mice and Men, The Houseguest: And Other Stories, or even more abstract like Grief is the Thing with Feathers, BUT I think a great way to get back into reading and get the stamina back in check is a good middle-grade fiction book! Super easy, often a race to the finish, couple twists, fun characters, and lots of whimsy before adults think they are too old for whimsy. Some options I would recommend to start are Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All, Matilda, Hatchet, The Alchemist, The Secret Garden or even a Percy Jackson! It’s important to remember reading is fun so starting with a fun book is a great trick!

@colinlrhoades

Jan 21, 2025

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tween books i remember loving

the tail of emily windsnap (mermaids) mysterious benedict society (mystery) uglies (scifi) chronicles of narnia (fantasy)

@amelia_

Feb 28, 2024

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i cant remember the name

of this one series but I remember reading it as a middle schooler in the early-00's and it was about a group of children with supernatural abilities. one girl was telepathic and listened to metal to drown out peoples thoughts, and there were some dark creatures that caused magnetic disturbances (paperclips made a big appearance) and now that I've written it out it sounds quite a bit like stranger things. but also, Redwall Captain Underpants Animorphs Incarnations of Immortality (which was v much not age appropriate mom what were you thinking) The Wheel of Time series The Dark Tower series

@wiggsde

Feb 28, 2024

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Putting a li’l curse on someone when they say “this is the new normal”

As a phrase, overdone. As an observation, tends to discourage action. Be gone.

@sharon

Oct 12, 2024

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EATIng new pasta shapes

Fricelli! Capricci! Ditalini! Delight in the dozens (hundreds?) of ways humans have rolled out and reshaped dough. Is there a poster of pastas you can color in every time you try a new shape? Should be.

@sharon

Feb 7, 2024

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Fire-scented candles

Melting wax that smells like burning wood. 🕯️ Really delivers in late August when you’re jonesing for that comfy-cozy winter feeling but do not want melting wax that smells like spices (e.g., cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin).

@sharon

Feb 7, 2024