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  • Hats Off to Survey Responders!

    Hats Off to Survey Responders!

    Thank you to everyone who filled out our survey in July, 2023. We are so excited to know more about you and what you would like to see happening at So She Reads. Our goal is to make this space useful and inspiring to you. More Stories, More Book Reviews The result that surprised me

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  • Peace Like A River

    Peace Like A River

    Leif Enger, 2002, literary fiction What do Christians do when a member of their family commits a crime? Reuben’s conclusion, near the end of this story, is that fair is whatever God does. This is a tale of murder and miracles, of family love and community justice, of seeking God’s will and accepting God’s judgement.

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  • Slow Down, Summer

    Slow down, Summer. Sit awhile on my porch Drink a cold glass of iced tea Watch the kittens play. Slow down, Summer. Enjoy the girls playing No need to think about school Old dresses are the comfiest. Slow down, Summer. Take a walk down a country lane Dip your toes in the lake Have s’mores

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  • How to Make the Most of Summer

    How to Make the Most of Summer

    It’s already midafternoon of a lovely July day. Summer expands in all directions and holds us in her heart. I wanted to write early this morning. I had plans for a thoughtful article on slowing down and savoring the summer days ahead. But first I needed to set the clothes washer going and sit down

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  • What’s Saving Your Summer?

    What’s Saving Your Summer?

    Ah summer… It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Long days of sun and water. Sleeping until mid-morning. Reading whole books in one day. Weeding gardens in the hottest part of the day. Playing with kittens in the dappled shade. Hamburger fries and watermelon. Hot dogs and s’mores. Friends and family. But, what if

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  • How to Find Books You Will Love

    How to Find Books You Will Love

    Of all the books out there, why did you choose the ones you do? Maybe you liked the cover or the title. Maybe you read the blurb on the back and thought it sounded interesting. Maybe someone recommended it to you. There are so many choices and happenstances when it comes to reading. That’s the

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