Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Best of 2016: Part One!

It's been a marvelous year sharing stories with you, and this week we're spotlighting our top picks for 2016! Catch the buzz on these great books...
Will's Words by Jane Sutcliffe is such a cool book. Not only is it interesting to find out how many terms William Shakespeare came up with, BUT the added bonus of locating him in every magnificent illustration is extremely entertaining. Watch out, Waldo!



Read Fairday's full review, plus catch our Author Interview with Jane Sutcliffe to find out the story behind the story.


I recommend Soldier to anyone who likes to celebrate what makes us each unique and those who understand that creating a better world starts with personal acts of kindness. 



Read Fairday's full review, plus catch our Author Interview with Kara Van Kirk Levin to find out the story behind the story.


Posted by DMS at 1:26:00 PM

51 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJanuary 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    I love the sound of Will's Words, I've put it on my list! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Pat HattJanuary 4, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    A couple of good ones that will surely let kiddos learn

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 4, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    I remember your post on Soldier.
    Happy 2017!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:37 PM

      Alex- Soldier is so sweet. :) Happy 2017 to you too!

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  4. Crystal CollierJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:05 PM

    Awesome. There are two to add to the list. I really need to build back up the kids titles for my ALMOST 2 yr old. Whew! I'm so not in the zone right now.

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  5. Natalie AguirreJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Both of these sound good, and I hadn't heard of them. Thanks!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:38 PM

      Natalie- Both are awesome! Enjoy. :)

      Crystal- We are glad to help with your list. :)

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  6. Sheena-kay GrahamJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Both sound like a nice pick for some good reading. I'm a big Shakespeare fan. Happy New Year.

    QueendSheena
    2017 IWSG January Co-Host

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:39 PM

      Sheena-kay- If you are a big Shakespeare fan then you will love Will's Words. :) Happy New Year!

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  7. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.comJanuary 4, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    What fun remember some of 2016 memories !
    Happy new year dears :) :)

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:40 PM

      Gloria- Happy New Year! Definitely fun to look back on the memories from 2016. :)

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 4, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    I missed your original review of Soldier, so I was happy to find the link, and I've added it to my list.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:40 PM

      Barbara- It is a beautiful book! :) Enjoy!

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  9. Beverly Stowe McClureJanuary 4, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks for the reminders of these books. Like I need any more stories to read. Some day I'll catch up.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:41 PM

      Beverly- We can relate! We don't think we will ever catch up to our list. ;)

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  10. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 4, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    Will's Words sounds really neat.

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  11. Launna January 4, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    There is a couple of good ones her my grandson would like... he really loves reading xox

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:41 PM

      Launna- If he loves reading then we think he will enjoy these. :)

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  12. Dena @ Batch of BooksJanuary 4, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Both these books are new to me. I'll have to check my library for them. They look fabulous.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:42 PM

      Dena- We hope you find them! Happy reading. :)

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  13. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)January 4, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    Oh I remember yall talking about Will's Words. It really does look like a fun one :)

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:42 PM

      Anna- We are glad you remember Will's Words. It is a treat to read. :)

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  14. Elephant's ChildJanuary 4, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Will's Words does sound excellent. I wonder whether he ever dreamed how much impact he would have...

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:43 PM

      EC- We can only imagined he would be surprised at the impact he still continues to have today. :)

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  15. Nas January 5, 2017 at 1:45 AM

    Awesome 2016 memories.

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  16. DEZMONDJanuary 5, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    we do remember these from your posts

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  17. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJanuary 5, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Both of those books look very interesting and unique!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      Patty- They are! We think you will love them both. :)

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  18. Magic Love CrowJanuary 5, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    Both of these sound excellent! Happy 2017!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Magic Love Crow- Happy 2017! They are both excellent. :)

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  19. BrendaJanuary 5, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    Will's Words sounds wonderful, Happy 2017!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Brenda- It is! Happy 2017 to you, too! :)

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  20. Joylene Nowell ButlerJanuary 5, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Will has never looked so handsome. Happy happy new year.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      Joylene- It is a great read, too! Happy New Year! :)

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  21. LuAnn @ BackPorchervationsJanuary 5, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    I am one of the world's biggest Shakespear-o-philes! So that one just went on my TBR!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      Lu-Ann- We can't wait to hear your thoughts. We think you will love it! :)

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  22. Yanting GuehJanuary 6, 2017 at 2:43 AM

    Happy 2017, Jess & Stephanie! I hope to catch these books soon.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:48 PM

      Claudine- Happy 2017 to you too! We hope you get to check these two reads out soon. :)

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  23. bailiJanuary 7, 2017 at 3:00 AM

    you are doing wonderful job here .
    wishing you a very happy ,healthy and safe new year dear friend !

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:48 PM

      Baili- We wish you a happy and healthy 2017! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  24. ToTylkoJaJanuary 8, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    Both these books seem great and meaningful reads!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    Great post! I'll look for these! :D

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  26. Carina OlsenJanuary 26, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Lovely post :D I haven't seen these books before, but they look pretty awesome :) Yay for loving them. <3

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    1. DMSJanuary 26, 2017 at 10:00 PM

      Carina- They are both wonderful! Glad to introduce you to some new books. :)

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