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| cheryl keyes |
Posted - May 09 2016 : 05:50:13 AM
hi all im in need of some reading material would love to hear some suggestions.. thanks
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 10:06:02 AM
I forgot to mention, given the book is/was written the early 1960’s depicting the 1940’s the language can be a bit offensive …
But considering the ‘Jim Crow’ era,, there was ( not excusable) a different mindset in certain societies/communities..
And while I would like to think we have progressed,, just 40 miles down the road, there still exists ,, that antiquated mindset.
:>(
Again, a very good read about mindsets in society, but very offensive-derogatory language.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| nndairy |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 1:45:55 PM
That sounds like a great read, Winnie. I'll have to look into finding it.
I've heard of that one, Grace but I don't think I've ever read it.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 5:17:39 PM
Grace, I read that book many many years ago. I will have to read this one again.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 2:11:40 PM
Just finished "To Kill a Mockingbird"...
All I can say is,, WOWZERS! One would think times and Society have changed,, but sadly, not much! :>(
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 07:46:11 AM
I have been reading about American history from 1900-1950s all year long. But recently l found this book titled " The Uncertainty of Everyday Life 1915-1945" in America by Harvey Green. It was both fascinating and informative about how our Nation faced many trials and tribulation with a major crippling Great Depression and two World Wars. Most of us were born after WWII and have experienced a long run of better economics with higher wages and affordable housing and medical availability. The effects of all the big three disruptions I mentioned had a huge impact on the lives of middle and low class people for generations. We have come a long way but we have more issues to work on as world populations have grown and climate changes are challenging everyone. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about how we got to where we are here and how life was for our Grandparents and Great grandparents.
I bet you might feel the same amazement as me about what was happening all those years when parents were raising families.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 5:14:18 PM
I have been on a Freida McFadden reading spree. I have read The Tenant, Ward D, and The Housemaid. I am currently reading The Housemaid's Secret. All really good books if you like psychological thrillers.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:27:58 PM
You're welcome Debbie. The book you're reading sounds very interesting. I enjoy reading historical fiction quite a bit.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:08:55 PM
Sounds good Dawn, I will get it after I finish reading The Saints of Shallow Hill by Donna Everhart.
A fabulous historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression in the turpentine camps of North Carolina and Georgia.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 1:49:24 PM
I found this nonfiction book to be very informative and it gives a fair factual picture of the American prairie. I hope you can find it at your libraries, it is a new release.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
| Old Spirit |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 2:03:19 PM
Debbie I was afraid to read Scarlett when it first came out as I loved Gone with the Wind but I was pleasantly surprised! I think a good job was done with the story and I really enjoyed it as well.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 12:18:34 PM
I am sharing this book Review of Scarlet: the sequel to Gone with the Wind, that Hean Pici sent me and said I could share. It sounds like a wonderful book so I ordered it from Thrift Books this morning.
I ran across this delightful book quite by accident while surfing the net. If you and/or your Wildflowers are lovers of Margaret Mitchell's classic,
"GoneWith the Wind", then you will adore this book --
Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind
by Alexandra Ripley
I've often wondered whatever happened to Scarlett. Finally, we get the rest of the story. She tries desperately and unsuccessfully to reunite with Rhett Butler, but he still doesn't "give a damn." About half way through the book Scarlett moves to Ireland, the land of fairies and leprechauns and long-held superstitions. With her typical manic energy "The O'Hara" as she comes to be known, calibrates her moral compass and carves out an empire and . . . well, you just have to read the book to see how it all turns out.
Have a Happy Week
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 07 2025 : 05:40:44 AM
Great book suggestions everyone. I am currently reading Molly MacRae's Highland Bookshop Mystery series. She is an author from IL and has also just released a new series called The Haunted Shell Bookshop. I also am reading the books written by biologist Thor Hanson. They are very interesting and informative in a way for everyone to understand how our worlds climate is changing.
Keep reading & sharing!
Dawn in IL
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May.”
– Smokey Robinson |
| PrairiePearl |
Posted - May 06 2025 : 3:03:42 PM
I am reading Scarlett-Gone with the Wind sequel. I had no idea this book existed until I saw it at a campground lend/take library.
Jeanette #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 05 2025 : 1:25:01 PM
Marlene, me too. My oldest is very interested in the Titanic and has been for years. His curiosity has spread to the rest of us and we love watching documentaries on the Titanic.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MBurns |
Posted - May 04 2025 : 08:01:42 AM
Like books about the Titanic. Will look for Sisters of Fortune.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 1:19:46 PM
I finished this book yesterday. It was a little bit slow getting started, but in the end the story was good. I learned a few more things about the Titanic and it was interesting reading about real people who were on board the ship. It even sparked my curiosity to do some extra research into the Fortune sisters. I can only imagine the impact the Titanic had on the survivors.
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Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| VT Oma |
Posted - Apr 10 2025 : 04:27:09 AM
Dawn, I am heading to the libarary this morning to pick up "Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles that was recommended to me; so I will ask them if the have the book "On The Hippe Trail'
Have a great Spring day!
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 2:12:26 PM
Yes Sheila, it's a new book by Rick Steves. I really enjoyed reading it and my husband did listening to the audio version, narrated by Rick himself. Hope your library has it.
Dawn in IL
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare, |
| VT Oma |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 06:00:38 AM
Dawn is that book by Rick Steves a new one, maybe I can get it through the library. It sounds like something I might like.
Thanks, Sheila
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| MBurns |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 05:15:05 AM
April,reading Keeper of Happy Endings right now. Really interesting book so far. Actually sad right for the 2 women. Hope their friendship helps both of them.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Apr 08 2025 : 3:35:19 PM
That sounds like a really interesting book April. Thanks for recommending it. I am currently reading "Close to Home" by Thor Hanson. He is a biologist and this nonfiction book is about discovering nature just outside our door. I've enjoyed his book so much that I plan on reading the other 5 he has written.
Dawn in IL
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare, |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Apr 08 2025 : 07:50:19 AM
I just finished: Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis, taking place during WWII, French mother is a wedding dress maker, includes a special charm in each gown for a happy ending... war, love, loss, second chances... great book.
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 13 2025 : 07:27:57 AM
I am reading Rick Steves "On the Hippie Trail". It's about his trip as a 23 year old traveling from Istanbul to Kathmandu in 1978. It is really interesting and humorous . A great and informative enjoyable read.
Dawn in IL
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. Lewis Grizzard |
| VT Oma |
Posted - Mar 12 2025 : 5:33:40 PM
I just finished reading Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir about a month ago and am now reading another book by him called Artemis. They are fiction and I am paraphrasing; a mixture of science, suspense, and humor. If you like some science fiction that is not real complex they are both good books.
Sheila
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Mar 12 2025 : 4:59:34 PM
I checked another book off my TBR list!
This book didn't make it to the top of my list, because the first 3/4 of the book moved slowly. The last part of the book was great and kept you on the edge of your seat. Trying to keep up with all the crazy turns was great! I enjoy more faced paced books but overall I felt like it was still a good read and would recommend it.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
