Happy 2016! As we enter into this new year, I want to make sure that I am serving you–my wonderful readers–to the best of my ability. I would love to know : what types of articles you would like to see what you have found helpful what you just plain don’t enjoy! Read More
My Favorite Books of 2015
This year was an amazing year of reading for me. Back in January 2015, I set the audacious goal of reading 100 books. I was shocked when I reached that goal by the beginning of November! I ended the year with 121 books read–by far the most I’ve ever read in a single year. Read More
My Goals for 2016
Happy New Year! This is one of my favorite times of the year! I love getting a fresh start, a chance to do better, a calendar of endless opportunities. As one of my favorite literary characters of all time once said, “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with noRead More
2016 Reading Challenge
Do you love to read but find yourself reading the same author or genre over and over again? Do you enjoy reading and want to challenge yourself to branch out? Or, do you want to read more but often lack motivation? Then The Orthodox Mama’s 2016 Reading Challenge is for you! What is theRead More
My Favorite Young Adult Books of 2015
As a middle school English teacher, I read A LOT of young adult literature. And I absolutely love it. I love the worlds that are created, the characters that are developed, and the adventures that are had. Because I love reading YA lit so much, it was very difficult to pick out my favorites ofRead More




