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Best Reads of 2017~ So Far!

January 5, 2017 by Juliann

I just love books. I love to read. Even if I am just flipping through and looking at colorful illustrations, and inspiring photos. I am a huge fan of almost every cookbook, or crafting book I can get my hands on. I prefer non-fiction, but I will read just about anything. I love to learn!

Below are some of the amazing titles that I am crazy about (from Cico Books and Candlewick Press and ) and I want to share them with you.

My Favorites

Sound & Vision by John Riordan: Love music? Love illustration? Want to know more about some of the best musicians ever to record— from Bowie and the Beastie Boys to The Strokes and St Vincent? Then Sound and Vision is for you.

Ball Sport Trivia by Alf Alderson: Whether you’re a football fan, a rugby player, a tennis aficionado, a keen golfer or a cricket nut you’ll love this fascinating collection of over 250 sport facts.


Can You Believe It by Carolin West & Mark Latter: Try and get your head around this brilliant collection of over 300 mind-blowing facts.

Cool Cats & Fashion Felines by Rus Hudda: Featuring a plethora of pussies, puns and pet-a-porter, Cool Cats & Fashion Felines is a stylish yet surreal culture clash between cats and high fashion.

Best Reads for the Kids

The Nutcracker~ For little ballerinas who dream of the Land of Sweets.

Christmas for Greta and Gracie~ For sisters who are opposites and the very best of friends.



How to Track a Truck~ For kids who can’t get enough of trucks and all things that go.

Animals~ For animal lovers who think bigger is better.

Are You Sure, Mother Bear? ~ For little ones who can’t fall asleep without a bedtime story.

Blue Penguin~ For tiny tots who march to the beat of their own drum.

The Christmas Eve Tree~ For anyone who can’t get enough of Christmas. (I sure can’t!)

The Christmas Story~ For paper engineers and pop-up lovers:


*Product received. All opinions are my own.

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