Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Looking for ways to reignite your love of reading or find your next great book? In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival to talk all things books, reading habits, and finding joy in storytelling. We share tips for overcoming reading ruts, the power of book clubs, and how to find stories that truly captivate.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical ideas to enhance your reading life, plus a list of books to add to your TBR (to-be-read) pile!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 The Reading Retreat Experience
01:16 Revitalizing a Reading Community
02:33 Choosing and Quitting Books
13:35 Book Recommendations and Finding New Reads
16:46 Exploring New Authors and Genres
22:09 Using AI for Book Recommendations
25:01 Favorite Reads of the Year
25:14 Rediscovering a Love for Books
25:35 Creating a Best Moments List
27:21 Exploring Graphic Novels
29:52 Book Recommendations Galore
38:06 The Joy of Planning Reading Challenges
45:31 Exciting New Releases from Waxwing Books
Mentioned Resources:
Homeschool Better Together Podcast - hsbtpodcast.com
ReadAloudRevival.com - readaloudrevival.com
Read-Aloud Revival Podcast - readaloudrevival.com/podcast
Waxwing Books - waxwingbooks.com
"Dear Duck, Please Come" by Sarah Mackenzie - amzn.to/4g6Khd1
"Beyond Mulberry Glen" by Millie Florence - amzn.to/417NWDa
"The Myth Makers, The Remarkable Fellowship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien" by John Hendricks - amzn.to/4fNeFtc
"The Lively Art of Writing" by Lucille Van Paine - amzn.to/3Ovup87 "84 Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff - amzn.to/4eQdUyb
"West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge - amzn.to/412VVBn
"The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown - amzn.to/4fQT9Uu
"The Women" by Kristin Hannah - amzn.to/4eTN3RU
"4:50 from Paddington: A Miss Marple Mystery" by Agatha Christie - amzn.to/3ZaIigP
"The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer - amzn.to/4eQeRXh
"Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundle - amzn.to/49aeeq6
"Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner - amzn.to/3OuV98E
"All It Takes is a Goal" by John Acuff - amzn.to/49bQ9iK
📝 Want to get started with creating a plan for your homeschool? Download our free homeschool planner. freehomeschoolplanner.com
For homeschool help delivered with practicality and a dash of sass find me:
pambarnhill.com
facebook.com/yourmorningbasket
instagram.com/yourmorningbasket
pinterest.com/hspambarnhill
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Pam Barnhill is a veteran homeschool mom and mentor focused on helping homeschooling moms and dads with practical homeschool help and innovative homeschooling ideas, helping families to thrive. Get the best simple homeschool planning help and homeschool curriculum suggestions to fit your unique family. Subscribe for brand new videos every Wednesday.
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NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!
Looking for ways to reignite your love of reading or find your next great book? In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival to talk all things books, reading habits, and finding joy in storytelling. We share tips for overcoming reading ruts, the power of book clubs, and how to find stories that truly captivate.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical ideas to enhance your reading life, plus a list of books to add to your TBR (to-be-read) pile!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 The Reading Retreat Experience
01:16 Revitalizing a Reading Community
02:33 Choosing and Quitting Books
13:35 Book Recommendations and Finding New Reads
16:46 Exploring New Authors and Genres
22:09 Using AI for Book Recommendations
25:01 Favorite Reads of the Year
25:14 Rediscovering a Love for Books
25:35 Creating a Best Moments List
27:21 Exploring Graphic Novels
29:52 Book Recommendations Galore
38:06 The Joy of Planning Reading Challenges
45:31 Exciting New Releases from Waxwing Books
Mentioned Resources:
Homeschool Better Together Podcast - hsbtpodcast.com
ReadAloudRevival.com - readaloudrevival.com
Read-Aloud Revival Podcast - readaloudrevival.com/podcast
Waxwing Books - waxwingbooks.com
"Dear Duck, Please Come" by Sarah Mackenzie - amzn.to/4g6Khd1
"Beyond Mulberry Glen" by Millie Florence - amzn.to/417NWDa
"The Myth Makers, The Remarkable Fellowship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien" by John Hendricks - amzn.to/4fNeFtc
"The Lively Art of Writing" by Lucille Van Paine - amzn.to/3Ovup87 "84 Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff - amzn.to/4eQdUyb
"West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge - amzn.to/412VVBn
"The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown - amzn.to/4fQT9Uu
"The Women" by Kristin Hannah - amzn.to/4eTN3RU
"4:50 from Paddington: A Miss Marple Mystery" by Agatha Christie - amzn.to/3ZaIigP
"The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer - amzn.to/4eQeRXh
"Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundle - amzn.to/49aeeq6
"Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner - amzn.to/3OuV98E
"All It Takes is a Goal" by John Acuff - amzn.to/49bQ9iK
📝 Want to get started with creating a plan for your homeschool? Download our free homeschool planner. freehomeschoolplanner.com
For homeschool help delivered with practicality and a dash of sass find me:
pambarnhill.com
facebook.com/yourmorningbasket
instagram.com/yourmorningbasket
pinterest.com/hspambarnhill
______________________________________________
Pam Barnhill is a veteran homeschool mom and mentor focused on helping homeschooling moms and dads with practical homeschool help and innovative homeschooling ideas, helping families to thrive. Get the best simple homeschool planning help and homeschool curriculum suggestions to fit your unique family. Subscribe for brand new videos every Wednesday.
_______________________________________________
NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!
