Popular book lists for women tend to list lighter fare. I need something that challenges me and fosters my intellectual development.

It is incumbent upon us as parents and stewards of the faith to help our children learn to appreciate the complementarity of faith & science. This should not only be part of our children's homeschooling educations, but their education as Catholics.

Some people think of audiobooks as a form of entertainment or means of self-improvement. We should consider them as an educational resource in our homeschooling as well! A good audiobook is fully able to stand as an integral part of your Catholic homeschool.

Now, I know what you're thinking. "That sounds great, but how on earth can I find books for every state!? I have a hard enough time putting together reading lists as it is without trying to tie them into geography!" Help is here!

However, picture books can still be enjoyed by teens (even if they won't admit to it). A beautifully illustrated picture book is delightful to enjoy at any age. Honestly, I personally love a well-written, well-illustrated picture book.

This list starts with the simple and moves to the complex. I begin with picture books for little boys and end with serious books for grown men. This is a list for littles, tweens, teens, and beyond.