Meet sweet Pig! Piggy came to us right before the world shut down due to COVID. We went to a local pet food store to get bones for the three dogs we already had, and the humane society was there with adoptable pups. On the shoulder of one of the volunteers was a tiny little […]
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Operation Storytime
Thanks to a few ingenious members of the United States Military, their families, contributions of noble supporters, and partner organizations, United Through Reading (UTR) was born. Through their free UTR App, deployed service members and Veterans can video record themselves reading a book then send it, along with a free copy of the book, to […]
Tiny Heroes, World Changers, and charity: water
You may have heard about the global initiative. Or perhaps you’ve read the book Thirst. If not, then take this moment to learn about the life-changing mission known as charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. No easy task. Just ask the team behind the movement that […]
Promising Pages
The world becomes infinitely bigger when a child is given a book. There, they discover new worlds, life lessons, and exciting opportunities. But another world-changing opportunity arises when a child shares a book with another. This is what the charity Promising Pages is all about. The Charlotte, North Carolina based charity began by regifting books […]
The Uplifting Story of Save-A-Pet
Once upon a time, I lived in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. It was there that I embarked on a volunteer opportunity that forever changed my life. To this very day, memories I spent caring for the homeless animals at Save-A-Pet shelter still resonate and it’s for that very reason that I continue to channel […]
Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy
The story author Heather C. Markham shares of her life is a compilation of raw tragedy and gritty, bold, confident, and brave determination. Because of her debilitating disease she’s hit rock bottom time and again, but despite the setbacks, Heather never gives up. I’ve read plenty of uplifting books where physical, mental, and emotional setbacks […]
Meet Marble and Quartz by Editor Allison Felus
After my husband and I had to say goodbye to our 18-year-old calico girl Rosie in July 2022, we felt bereft and adrift for the rest of that summer. At one point we’d been living with a rabbit and two cats, so without any critters in it at all, the house felt very, very empty […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Kramers Books
If you’re in the D.C. area, you need to swing by Kramers Books—an iconic independent bookstore, versatile events space, award-winning restaurant, and illustrious bar—all in one. As the owner eloquently describes this iconic bookstore, “Since 1976 it’s been the quintessential gathering place for friendly locals, curious visitors, hifalutin foodies, happy hour revelers, comedy lovers, jazz […]
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future that Awaits You
Grab your tissues. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. But it also promises joy. Imagine Heaven is written by Don Piper, who is a pastor and best-selling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven. In his book he shares stories of thousands of people who’ve had near-death experiences (NDE). Alongside these come his interpretations, advice of […]
The Twig Bookstore
The Twig Bookstore originally opened in 1972 at the Quadrangle Mall on Broadway north of Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. The goal was to provide more than textbooks to people of all ages and to serve as a place for people to come together and share their stories and their lives. The Twig Bookstore […]