New York Times list of 100 Notable Books of 2010

Winter is here and the holidays have passed.  Many of us find ourselves with extra time and not feeling particularly enthused about going anywhere that requires leaving the house and braving the elements.  So why not while away a snowy afternoon with a good book?

Click here to see the New York Time's list of 100 Notable Books of 2010. 

Looking for Some Fun Summer Reading for Your "Wimpy Kid" Fan?

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has taken the elementary schools by storm. One mother recently likened being able to read it to a "rite of passage." The kids LOVE these books!

But what about after they've been read? What about the kids who can't quite handle the series' reading level yet? What other books can you get to entice your reluctant reader?

Here's a suggestion: another diary-format series called Nate's Journal. This series chronicles the trials and tribulations of Nate's grade 8 year. However, each book is a stand-alone story so they don't have to be read in order.

They'll remind your son or daughter of the Wimpy Kid books. They are written in journal fashion, complete with quirky line drawings accompanying the text.

Best of all-they're an easy read! While they were written to attract 4th to 6th grade readers, the easy to decode text is written at a grade 3 level.

Sometimes the key to getting your child to begin to enjoy reading is finding the right series to "hook" them. The Nate's Journal series might be just the "bait" you need to catch the interest of your young reader!

Look for them online or at your local booksellers. Happy Reading!