Family Bookshelf
By Nick McCarty-Daniels
Family BookshelfMay 26, 2022
Episode 14
Today we talk about Christian biographies including Twelve Ordinary Men, Amazing Grace, and Oswald Chambers. Enjoy!
Episode 13
In today's episode we talk about Junior High Fiction titles including Endling, Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street, and No Place For Monsters. Enjoy!
Episode 12
In today's episode, we talk about some Apple related picture books that we enjoyed as a family this year including How To Make An Apple Pie and See The World, Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie, and Johnny Appleseed. Enjoy!
Episode 11
Nick shares about some interesting General Fiction reads including Small As An Elephant, Scorched Earth, and Forrest Gump. Enjoy!
Episode 10
We spend a little extra time and attention to our special episode 10 today. Join us as we compare and contrast original morality tales with their modern retellings. Enjoy!
Episode 9
Today Nick shares some high and low points about three junior high fiction books including And They Found Dragons, How To Train Your Dad, and Harry v. the First 100 Days of School. Enjoy!
Episode 8
In this episode Amber shares some of our kid's recent favorites; includes: Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups, I Love it When You Smile, and Animals Should Not Wear Clothes. Enjoy!
Episode 7
In this episode Nick discuss some of his struggles with some fiction novels he's tried to read. Includes: Glory, Perfect Little Children, and Confederacy of Dunces. Enjoy!
Episode 6
In this episode, Amber discuss three recent children's biographies she has read with the kids, including: Courageous World Changers, Prudence of Plymouth Plantation, and Amy Coney Barrett. Enjoy!
Episode 5
In this episode, Nick encourages everyone to learn a little more about what makes a good sermon. Includes: Biblical Preaching, Power in the Pulpit, and Preaching for God's Glory. Enjoy!
Episode 4
Join us as we discuss these pop-Christian psychology books including The 5 Love Languages, The Love Dare, and Purpose Driven Church. Enjoy!
Episode 3
In today's episode, Nick shares about Samson, Happiest Man On Earth, and Tortured For Christ. Enjoy the discussion!
Season 6 Episode 2
In today's episode, Nick shares about We Could Be Heroes, Rabbits, and Dead Space. Enjoy the discussion!
Season 6 Episode 1
In today's episode, Amber shares three of her latest reads including Trim Healthy Mama, Caregiving Season, and Raising Them Up. Enjoy!
Episode 20
Welcome to our 100th episode!! This really long episode has us delve into our all-time favorite Book. Grab some popcorn and join in as we have a conversation the best book ever written.
Episode 19
Today we talk about three books by Fredrik Backman. Enjoy!
Season 5 Episode 18
Today Nick shares about The Book of M, Man In The High Castle, and Annihilation. Enjoy!
Episode 17
In this episode, Amber walks through some classroom resources worth a look; including: What Do People Do All Day, The Children's Book of America, and Mistakes That Worked. Enjoy!
Episode 16
In this episode, Nick talks about the closest thing to a romance novel he'll read; including: Winter in Paradise, The Wangs vs The World, and Where the Crawdad's Sing. Enjoy!
Episode 15
In this episode, Amber goes through a hodge-podge of non-fiction books; including: The Life Giving Home, His Word Alone, and Pitchin' a Fit. Enjoy!
Episode 14
In this episode, Nick talks about three non-fiction books that might teach someone a life lesson; including: What If?, S*** Doesn't Just Happen, and Humble Pie. Enjoy!
Episode 13
In this episode, Nick discusses three true crime novels; including The Devil in the White City, The Book of Matt, and Michal: from the Case Files of S.P.O.O.K.S. Enjoy!
Episode 12
In this short episode, Amber discusses four funny animal-related picture books; including, Tucker Took It, Giraffes Can't Dance, Yak and Gnu, and Weiner Wolf. Enjoy!
Episode 11
In this episode, Amber shares some of her favorite American History picture books; including: On the Mayflower, By Dawns Early Light, and Who Carved the Mountain? Enjoy!
Episode 10
In season five's first special episode we discuss the conscious efforts we've made as a family to help build an environment of reading within our home. The environment that has made our six year-old an avid reader, and given our five-year old a desire to learn to read. Enjoy!
Episode 9
In this episode Nick continues sharing his love of comics with some DC; including: Dark Knights: Metal, Heroes in Crisis, and The Batman Chronicles. Enjoy!
Episode 8
In this episode Amber shares more of her favorite picture books; including No Matter What, The Princess and the Kiss, and What is Heaven Like? Enjoy!
Episode 7
In this episode Nick dives back into his love of comics, this time discussing some recent Marvel Comics he's read; including, Moon Knight: Reincarnations, X-Men: Age of X, and Marvel Zombies. Enjoy!
Episode 6
In this episode Nick talks about three junior high horror novels; including This is Not a Werewolf Story, Ash House, and Eight Will Fall. Enjoy!
Episode 5
In this episode Amber walks us through three more of the kid's favorite books; including: Faraway Things, Little Tug, and Tickly Octopus. Enjoy!
Episode 4
In this episode Nick discusses three fantasy novels; including The Unfinished Land, The Mercy Thompson Series, and Cursed. Enjoy!
Season 5 Episode 3
In today's episode, Amber and Nick have a conversation about Teach Them Diligently, Education, and Honey For a Child's Heart. Enjoy!
Season 5 Episode 2
In this episode Amber leads us through a tour of the Chronicles of Narnia. We discuss what we remember and what we enjoyed. Includes: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. Enjoy!
Season 5 Episode 1
In this episode Nick leads us through a set of action/adventure books, two he liked, and one worth skipping. Including The Book of the Dead, Hostage, and Final Girls. Enjoy!
Episode 20
In our season 4 finale, and a special long episode, Amber takes us on a trip through memory lane and discusses some of her favorite radio dramas. Enjoy!
Episode 19
In this episode Nick talks about three pseudo-religious books that are worth a look to better understand our beliefs. Including, Ishmael, The Archer, and The Cat Who Saved Books. Enjoy!
Episode 18
In this episode, Amber walks through some Christian Children's resources. Including: The Rhyme and Reason Series, Paw Paw Chucks Big Ideas in the Bible, and Bible Infographics. Enjoy!
Episode 17
In this episode Nick takes us through some dystopian fiction he enjoys read, including: The Heap, The Warehouse, and Master Class. Enjoy!
Episode 16
In this episode, Amber walks through some of the kids favorite board books; including, Hush Little Baby, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Biggest Story ABCs, and Room on the Broom. Enjoy!
Episode 15
In this episode Nick takes us through the latest chapter books we've read with our kids, Including: The Giant Killer, Gladys Aylward, and In the Book of Light. Enjoy!
Episode 14
In this episode Amber stretches herself to talk about evangelism, including: One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven, Gospel Reset, and Cultivate. Enjoy!
Episode 13
In this episode, Nick goes for a throwback and gives two Christian Non-fiction he enjoyed and one he didn't. Including Church of Cowards, In His Steps, and Tattooed Jesus. Enjoy!
Episode 12
In this episode Nick discusses some of his favorite dystopian science fiction including Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and Brave New World. Enjoy!
Episode 11
In this episode Amber discusses some of her favorite picture book illustrators. Enjoy!
Episode 10
In this episode we discuss some common problems found in children's Christmas books. Enjoy!
Episode 9
In this episode Nick talks about three books that helped bring him closer to God through apologetics and theology including: Knowing God, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and Is Atheism Dead? Enjoy!
Episode 8
In this episode Amber shares some of her favorite Christian biographies, including: The Cross and the Switch Blade, Bonhoeffer, and Luther. Enjoy!
Episode 7
In this episode Nick talks about a few more fantasy novels including: War of the Worlds, Dragonwatch, and The Door on Half-Bald HIll. Enjoy!
Episode 6
In this episode Amber discusses some of her favorite Middle School fiction including: A Visit with Mrs. G, Mandie, and The Sugar Creek Gang. Enjoy!
Episode 5
In this episode Nick talks about some Middle School fiction including: Redwall, Indiana Jones Choose Your Own Adventure, and Fablehaven. Enjoy!