Family Bookshelf

Nick McCarty-Daniels•www.ambitionsforchrist.com

Homeschooling mom and blogger at Ambitionsforchrist.com joins with librarian and The Gameschooling Dad to present a series of book recommendations geared towards finding books worth reading. Recommendations range from classic literature, picture books, family read-aloud, adult books and everything in between. Perfect for people who want to find their next favorite book!

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Episodes

Episode 14

Today we talk about Christian biographies including Twelve Ordinary Men, Amazing Grace, and Oswald Chambers. Enjoy!

May 26, 2022•14 min

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!

May 24, 2022•11 min

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!

May 19, 2022•10 min

Episode 11

Nick shares about some interesting General Fiction reads including Small As An Elephant, Scorched Earth, and Forrest Gump. Enjoy!

May 17, 2022•16 min

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!

May 12, 2022•27 min

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!

May 10, 2022•17 min

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!

May 05, 2022•11 min

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!

May 03, 2022•15 min

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!

Apr 28, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 6

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!

Apr 26, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 5

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!

Apr 21, 2022•18 min

Episode 3

In today's episode, Nick shares about Samson, Happiest Man On Earth, and Tortured For Christ. Enjoy the discussion!

Apr 19, 2022•16 min

Season 6 Episode 2

In today's episode, Nick shares about We Could Be Heroes, Rabbits, and Dead Space. Enjoy the discussion! 

Apr 14, 2022•15 min

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!

Apr 12, 2022•19 min

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.

Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min

Episode 19

Today we talk about three books by Fredrik Backman. Enjoy!

Apr 05, 2022•18 min

Season 5 Episode 18

Today Nick shares about The Book of M, Man In The High Castle, and Annihilation. Enjoy!

Mar 31, 2022•16 min

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!

Mar 29, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 17

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!

Mar 24, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 16

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!

Mar 22, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 15

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!

Mar 17, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 14

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!

Mar 15, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 13

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!

Mar 10, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 12

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!

Mar 08, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 11

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!

Mar 03, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 10