One week of Family Reads

Thanks to everyone who has visited Family Reads following last week's launch! Since then, we've already added 12 posts to the site, including book organization tips for the new year, reviews by Ben and Lori of a wide range of books, links to over 15 of the best children's books of 2007, and our first edition of a weekly feature, Sunday Rest.

We're having so much fun with the new site and would love to hear any comments and feedback you have. Also, we'd appreciate it if you could share the site with the busy parents in your life — you'll find a handy email link at the end of each post, as well as a page of Family Reads graphics you can share.

And finally, a quick word about those graphics. Believe it or not, every graphic you see on Family Reads, including our way cool icons and the logo, was created by my amazingly talented wife, Lori. For years, my constant refrain has been "Is there anything she can't do?". This is the girl who has made paper(!?) before. And candles. And truffles. And this in addition to her unbelievable professional skills in writing, marketing, and management.

Now that her skills have expanded to graphic design, I think the answer is officially "No!". Her bright, warm, and irresistibly cute graphics are my favorite part of the site. Just like her :)

Comments

[Scott Magdalein]

Glad you reminded me about Family Reads. It had slipped my mind over the weekend. I just added a link-to graphic in my sidebar for it. We've got several friends who have young children and I think the site would be uber-useful for them. Tell your wife to keep up the good work! :)

[Lori Bailey]

Wow, you spoil me with your kind words! There's a whole lot I can't do and I'm mighty thankful for how we complement each others' strengths. Such a pleasure to be working on this project with you and Ben!

[Brian Bailey]

Thanks for the kind words, Scott, and for passing along the site. We really appreciate it!

There's a lot more good stuff on the way!