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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2017 :  1:02:28 PM  Show Profile
I am wanting to start a new book for the month of December, but I would like to read a Christmas book. Any suggestions?

Krista

firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2017 :  3:00:37 PM  Show Profile
My mom's favorite was the Fourth Wiseman. Not totally Christmas but it was her favorite story.

Nora
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl

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Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2017 :  04:23:03 AM  Show Profile
I've always enjoyed Anne Perry's Christmas series about her various main mystery books. The Jan Karon Mitford series is superb, and her "Shepard's Abiding" is a beautiful Christmas story. It will also get you hooked on the entire series if you haven't read them yet.

Dawn in IL

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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2017 :  12:07:36 PM  Show Profile
Yes, Dawn, I agree that book would be a wonderful Christmas book club idea. All of the Mitford series are wonderful!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Dec 01 2017 :  12:47:05 PM  Show Profile
Thanks! I'll look those books up and see what they are about. Which one are you agreeing with, Winnie? The "Shepard's Abiding" book? I would love to do a book club...I just don't read fast enough LOL! I actually haven't read any of the Mitford series, but I'm always interested in finding new stories that others love.

Krista
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl

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Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2017 :  9:53:45 PM  Show Profile
Debbie Macomber has several good Christmas books.



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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Dec 04 2017 :  12:56:09 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Ruthie.

Krista
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lisa
Georgetown OH
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Posted - Dec 04 2017 :  2:45:46 PM  Show Profile
I have to 2nd the Mitford Series, and, yes, Krista, "Shepherd's Abiding" is one of the later in the series that centers around the Christmas season.
I drive for work, and listen to these in the car, and the reader is fabulous! John McDonough, and he is just wonderful at all of the different character accents, and he has a decent singing voice too, for those parts that are centered in the church..
The books on CD are pricy, but I just reserve them at the library. Even if your local library does not have them, if any library in the state does, it can be shipped to your local one (at least that is how it is in OH). Anyway, enjoy!



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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Dec 05 2017 :  12:52:38 PM  Show Profile
I looked up the book "Shepherd's Abiding" and noticed that it was a part of the series and a later one. Are these books meant to be read in order or could I start off with that book?

Krista
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl

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Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2017 :  10:33:38 PM  Show Profile
Krista,

Personally I think you need to start with the first of the series, but you MUST read the Mitford books. I want a shirt that says, "I'd Rather Be In Mitford". I would wear it daily. I am re-reading book two ("Light In The Window") at this very moment and my 11 year old is on the first in the series. She is enjoying it!

I bought all of them because I love them so much! Jan Karon is such a gifted writer.

I don't have a Christmas book for you, though! :(

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Dec 06 2017 :  12:31:57 PM  Show Profile
Thank you for clarifying Amanda! I'll pass on that Christmas book and start with book one. I will wait until after the New Year though.

Krista
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2017 :  1:38:19 PM  Show Profile
Paul Evans has some great books as well as Donna Vanliere. I also enjoyed one called The Cocoa Conspiracy.

~Denise~
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lisa
Georgetown OH
2857 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2017 :  3:28:51 PM  Show Profile
Oh I forgot about Donna Vanliere! Hers are great as well!


"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl

4708 Posts

Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2017 :  04:28:51 AM  Show Profile
Patrick Taylor's, "An Irish Country Christmas", part of his Irish Country Doctor series (takes place pre-World War II to 1960's. Is a excellent read and will probably get you hooked on this superb series.

Dawn in IL

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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lisa
Georgetown OH
2857 Posts

Posted - Dec 08 2017 :  06:58:55 AM  Show Profile
Thanks for the recommendation Dawn! I just reserved the CD at the library!


"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2017 :  12:18:20 PM  Show Profile
Thank you Denise and Dawn. I will look at them as well.

Let us know what you think Lisa.

Krista
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