Need a new series for winter readaloud season? We have a few ideas.

Our favorite homeschool books from this year’s reading lists.

It’s the end of the world as we know it — and sometimes that’s not as bad as it seems. These 10 books about the end of the world are great for starting big conversations with your high school homeschooler.

If you’re looking for a twisty turner teen thriller, these recent YA books about teens in dangerous situations may be just what you’re looking for.

If you have a kid who dreams of starting a business, these readalouds will help inspire them.

Think of mythology as the building blocks for future literature studies — though, admittedly, they can be messy, complicated, ambiguous building blocks. This 52-week reading list is designed to cover a full year of mythology studies, and while it’s accessible for elementary students just diving into the wide world of literature, older students looking for a place to start a systematic comparative literature study may also find this a place to begin.

You don’t have to choose between the book and the movie in these terrific adaptations—enjoy them both. We’ve rounded up some book-and-a-movie combos perfect for cold weather marathon sessions.

Don't let your obsession stop with the stage: Our Book Nerd's book-by-book guide to indulging your Hamilton obsession will keep you busy until ticket prices go down. (They have to go down eventually, right?)

These powerful stories pack an emotional punch.

It’s the brilliantly realized characters and relationships that make these books sing.

Looking for something exciting to read this summer? These action-packed books will keep you turning pages.

In the mood for something new? Add these books to your library list.

DNA evidence has concluded that the Russian tsar’s plucky youngest daughter met her end with the rest of her family in 1918, but imagining the real and alternate ends of the Romanovs remains a literary obsession.

Sometimes, you just want to read a book that makes you feel empowered to make the change you want to see in the world.

Sentient AI are nothing new in literature, and this chronological reading list takes you on a tour of some of the evolving practical and philosophical issues surrounding artificial intelligence.

Get uncomfortable with the absurdity of human existence and the essential Camus reading list.

Two or more timelines double the drama in these books.

Read your way across the United States with a book for every state in the union.

Reading together is a favorite way for many Chinese families to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in China — also known as the Moon Festival.

September 25 is National Comic Book Day, but don’t wait until then to add these comics to your homeschool reading list. These graphic texts stand up as literature in their own right.

These are some of our favorite book-movie match-ups for family movie nights this fall.

Trace the literary history of vampires in popular fiction.

Turn your readaloud into a snack with these foodie picture books.

There’s an art to choosing a good road trip book: It needs to have enough action to keep your attention, appeal across a wide range of ages, and be funny enough that you reach your destination with a smile on your face.

Mount Everest is a story in its own right, a mountain full of mystery, drama, and suspense. These books capture some of the thrills of the world’s highest mountain.

In our history cycle, 8th grade is all about Africa’s history and literature — plus some physics for fun.

Charlotte Bronte’s Victorian heroine has a spine of steel and a spirit of adventure — no wonder she’s inspired so many literary homages.

You asked: What are some middle grades books with LGBTQ+ characters?

Not all books about homeschoolers are created equal — but we think these five are worth checking out.

Shelli reviews this medieval fantasy, in which a girl learns to channel her inner heroine.

Celebrate the birthday of the renowned physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian on January 4 with an Isaac Newton homeschool unit study.

Why is it so easy to hate England's notorious King John? Oh, let us count the ways in this trash-talking unit study.

Think of mythology as the building blocks for future literature studies — though, admittedly, they can be messy, complicated, ambiguous building blocks. This 52-week reading list is designed to cover a full year of mythology studies, and while it’s accessible for elementary students just diving into the wide world of literature, older students looking for a place to start a systematic comparative literature study may also find this a place to begin.

Carrie’s family wanted to study the history of civil rights in the United States, and they found the project incredibly rewarding. These were some of their favorite resources.

The passage of the 18th Amendment kicked off a weird and interesting period of U.S. history. These movies bring that period to life.

This winter is the perfect time to take a chronological deep dive into some of history's most celebrated spies.

Read your way across the United States with a book for every state in the union.

The notorious English pirate was captured and killed by the forces of the Governor of Virginia more than 300 years ago this November, but his story is as fascinating as ever.

October is National Apple Month, which makes now the perfect time to take a bite out of the history of the fruit that started the Trojan war, bestowed immortality on the Norse gods, and featured in works by artists from Emily Dickinson to Magritte.

Researching one or two of them is a great way to highlight the appeal of “fake news” — and makes for a fun investigative unit study.

A feminist and an abolitionist, Abigail Adams—wife of one U.S. President and mother of another—was a woman ahead of her time. Learn more about her with this relaxed unit study.

Who knew an octogenarian former attorney could become a pop culture sensation? Ginsburg makes a great feminist unit study.

Tackling this period of U.S. history as homeschoolers can be a rewarding experience since you have all the freedom to move outside the textbook and really dive into the complicated history, sociology, and geography of the West. We asked four homeschool families how they studied pioneer history, and we love their answers!

Homeschoolers and libraries go together like Junior Mints and popcorn. That’s why a little library unit study makes the perfect homeschool project.

Pretty much all our ideas about what the First Lady of the United States should be come from James Madison’s lovely and vivacious wife. 

Rebecca loves the nerdy grammar fun of Michael Clay Thompson’s Language Arts. It may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely for word lovers.

“A Community Conversation to Understand the U.S. Constitution” was a profound and powerful experience for Carrie’s homeschool.

Do you want to teach your kids science, or do you want to teach them how to think like scientists? Rebecca Pickens has the scoop on an elementary to middle school program that lets you do both.

Project-Based Learning: Creating Modern Education of Curiosity, Innovation, and Impact is a great resource for homeschool parents looking to make project-based learning part of their families’ learning lives.

In our history cycle, 8th grade is all about Africa’s history and literature — plus some physics for fun.

Online classes can be a big boom for homeschoolers — but they can be a real bust, too. Here’s what you need to know to find the classes that are best for your homeschool.

World history is fascinating — so shouldn’t your high school history book be interesting, too?

Art history is one of those extras that can wait indefinitely on your “as-soon-as-we-find-some-time” list. If you’re tired of waiting to dig into the world’s creative history, these curricula will help you make art history part of your regular routine now.

I love that four-year history rotation — but I also love learning about people who aren’t rich white men. Here’s a year-by-year guide to how we cover history, literature, and science in our homeschool.

Shelli reviews a vocabulary program that’s designed to help middle and high school students boost their vocabulary — by going beyond memorizing word lists and mastering the nuances of adding new language to their repertoire. (Plus, we’ve got a special coupon code for you!)

Get the scoop on year two of our complete high school curriculum!

Shelli reviews a beginner’s Chinese curriculum that’s working well for her 6th and 3rd grader.

Forget alternative facts and deal with actual science: Rebecca Pickens reviews The Science of Climate Change, a hands-on curriculum that tackles one of science’s most important issues.

People have strong feelings about this step-by-step reading program, but it worked great for Shelli's family.

Kids who love crime shows will love the chance to dig into real forensic science and you can't beat the price on this free science program, but be aware that lab work requires a lot of specialized equipment and there are some careless errors you'll want to keep an eye out for.

Nature time is one of the best parts of homeschooling — and a weekend camping trip is the ultimate homeschool nature adventure. Here’s how to make your homeschool camping trip a fun experience for the whole family.

The ultimate homeschool field trip: Take a Beverly Cleary-inspired vacation to Portland, Oregon to check out the real-life landmarks that inspired the Ramona books.

Nature study doesn’t get more hands-on than this wonder-packed route along the California coast. See the redwoods, look for tide pools, and explore a landscape shaped by volcanic eruption.

It’s the ultimate spring break getaway: Take your favorite readaloud, choose a destination inspired by it, and hit the road for a family vacation that’s the perfect homeschool mash-up. Chances of pulling off a ninja sleepover at the Metropolitan Museum of Art get slimmer every year, but that doesn’t mean planning how you’d do it isn’t a ton of fun.

The ocean is your fellow traveler along US-1, and there’s plenty of fun to be had in and out of the water as you travel down Florida’s southernmost tip.

There’s an art to choosing a good road trip book: It needs to have enough action to keep your attention, appeal across a wide range of ages, and be funny enough that you reach your destination with a smile on your face.