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| knewslady |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 07:26:00 AM
I just wondered what everyone is reading in the middle of January? We don't have snow here in Kentucky, just lots of rain, so there is no better time than now for a good book. I just finished The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe (who is a wonderful writer from South Carolina.) Before that I read the Memory Keeper's Daughter. So, before I begin another one I am open to suggestions.
Thanks
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart |
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| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 1:09:47 PM
Ann Rule, I haven't read anything by her in a long time. I almost forgot about her! What is the name of her new book Sherri? Did you ever read Small Sacrifices? Long time ago but really good!
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 10:21:15 PM
I just found the new Ann Rule book at Costco. I can't resist an Ann Rule book. Any other fans? |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jun 09 2007 : 8:59:29 PM
I almost always like the book better than the movie! Can't wait to find this one.
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 4:37:19 PM
Oh I love the book more...of course...I always do..but in this case the ending is different!!!
There is so so much detail in the book and it just sucks you in. The movie was good too. I bought it on Amazon.com a long time ago used. It has Jane Fonda in the lead part and she did a great job..not who I would have expected in the part but perfect.
Nancy..you would love the book too!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 3:24:08 PM
My friend keeps talking about the movie, The Dollmaker" being one of her favorites. Didn't know it was a book first. I'll have to look for it!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 7:41:21 PM
I saw the movie the DOllMAKER but never read the book. I did order Wedding Ring and Endless Chain. Thanks for recommendation Cindy and Jenny.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 7:31:48 PM
That made me think of one of my old favorites .."The Dollmaker" by Harriette Arnow. If you havn't read it...I sure recomend it..it is about a woman in backwoods Kentucky during the second world war and her struggles as she and her family move to Detroit to be with her husband as he works in a steel mill...very gritty and just a good book with great characters and all. I have read it lots of times. Very "Grapes of Wrathish". Wrathish. Now there is a word for you
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 7:18:43 PM
I just finished "The Only Best Place" by Carolyne Aarsen, about a woman who "gives up" her life and career in Seattle to return with her husband and children to his family farm. Deals with family struggles, relationships, trust and faith. Very enjoyable, easy summer read. (I finished it in a day, but who needs sleep?)
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 7:04:40 PM
I started Endless Chain tonight in the bathtub! I am already hooked and cannot wait until tomorrow night's reading session. TGIF tomorrow! |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 5:48:41 PM
It's so fun to KNOW you're gonna love a book. I can't wait! Cindy |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 5:32:39 PM
You will just love them both Cindy and Sheryl lyn..Endless chain is every bit as good as Wedding Ring..have fun!! I can hardly wait for her newest book!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 5:26:22 PM
Wedding Ring was fabulous!! I got Endless Chain now and will start that this weekend! You will love it! |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 5:17:02 PM
Nancy Jo.....One of my girlfriends called me the other day raving about Emilie Richards! She said I HAD to read Endless Chain and Wedding Ring. She was just goofy about them. Let us know what you think. I have them on hold at the library. Cindy |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 5:11:25 PM
I'm reading A Thousand Splendid Suns, by the same author as Kite Runner. VERY good!
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 5:23:04 PM
OOOHHH That sounds good Mima! Loved all of those books, will have to try The Birth House.
Lucinda, I will get your book at the library too. Do you think it will be there? Is it a new book or older? |
| mima |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 07:46:57 AM
I'm reading a novel called The Birth House by Ami Mc Kay. Really good!!! Kind of a cross between Practical Magic, The Red Tent and The Baby Catcher!!!! |
| thehouseminder |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 10:45:24 AM
Well, it's not January anymore but that would have been a great time to read what I'm reading, "Astrid & Veronica." A book about an unexpected friendship between two women. Tragic and beautiful at the same time. With the tragedy, hope is also present. I highly recommend it.
Lucinda
When we were young, there were moments of such perfectly crystallized happiness that we stood stock still and silently promised ourselves that we would remember them always. And we did. --Holly J. Burkhalter , "Four Midwestern Sisters' Christmas Book"
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 06:33:08 AM
Well Bon, you let me know what you think. It started out good and then I got lost someplace.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 06:07:53 AM
Hey Nancy Jo, how did you like Widow of the South? I just started it?
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 05:10:45 AM
OK, I just ordered ENDLESS CHAIN and the first one, WEDDING RINGS? I think that was the title. Was that a good idea? They seem to get good reveiws here. I need more things to do you know.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jun 03 2007 : 9:29:48 PM
Hi,
Oh my goodness I have a book list a page and a half long. I love reading and am very very thankful for our library. My dh laughs and says I belong to the 'the ton of the month club". He helps carry a ton of books each month from the library for me. At present reading Dead Man Running by Rett MacPherson. It is a mystery and good reading. I finished reading lots of Janet Evanovich's thanks to my niece. Looking forward to checking out this list of books. Thanks ladies. Later, Carol Sue
Life is short, enjoy every moment. |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jun 03 2007 : 4:16:41 PM
I just started Widow of the South by Robert Hicks, so far so good!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 5:08:49 PM
Frannie: I found it on Amazon!! I will be buying it this weekend! Thanks for the recommendation. |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 2:10:15 PM
sheryl-lyn .. i hope you can find it .. it's copyrighted 1927. (Ol' Adam and His Chilluns)
i'll have to type some 'excerpts' from it!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 2:09:01 PM
not really 'reading' .. but i got a coupla' fun 'picture books' out of our library on gardening. great ideas .. wonderful photos! i swear .. i think i could start my own library. xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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