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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 1:05:55 PM
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If you like cowboys (1800s) and mysteries, you'll love the series by Steve Hockensmith that follows the adventures of two cowboy brothers, one of whom is a passionate follower of that "new" series, Sherlock Holmes. He cannot read but his brother can and so Big Red" reads all the new stories they can get their hands on to "Old Red", who then applies Holmes methods to solving crimes they stumble into. It's a fabulous series. You really feel like you're there and the mysteries are fascinating. There are two so far: "Holmes on the Range" and "On the Wrong Track". I really recommend them!
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 1:37:27 PM
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Patricia,
Are the Steve Hockensmith books aproperate for children? I have a 9 year old son who loves cowboys and mysteries.
Trina
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 5:28:28 PM
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No Trina ~They're adult stories ~ some rough language - you know cowboys. You might want to go to the library and check them out. I don't know how mature your 9 year old is. Good luck!
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
Take me home, country roads |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 07:50:16 AM
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thanks. i've read aloud some L.L. books to them, that way i can skip the language. i don't know how much good it does since g-pa is a cowboy and talks like one. when george was 4 he got angry and told me that he was going to tan my hide and nail it to a barn door...John Wayne was off limits for a while after that.
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2008 : 04:39:36 AM
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I am reading "the forgotten arts and crafts by john seymour --world embroidery by caroline crabtree --reeading pagan book of living and dying by starhawk and rereading summoning the fates by z.budapest and the christine feehan's drake sisters series (this one is adults )
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2008 : 11:17:42 AM
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I am reading "grapes of Wrath" again. (have read it lots of times) it always makes me so grateful for all I have!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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 |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2008 : 11:18:12 AM
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I am reading "A Will to Murder" by Gail Feichtinger.
It is a real life story, about the Glensheen Mansion-Congdon heiress murders in Duluth MN.
The heiress'daughter was a nut job and did it, eventhough she was acquitted on technicalities-she had the best attorney in the state of Minnesota.
It is very compelling, especially since I am reading about the daughter's later life, and she lived near where I grew up and live now. She was one freaky lady!!!!
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
712 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 05:38:27 AM
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The Tale of Hawthorn House by Susan Witting Albert.
These are her mystery's basesd on the life and times of Beatrix Potter.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
http://timsarmywifey.blogspot.com
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
267 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 01:19:18 AM
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i am reading chicken soup for a scrapbooker's soul for only the third or fourth time around. i love all the stories in there.
visit me at my blog
mousiesmom.wordpress.com |
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 10:42:09 AM
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I started the year off reading Still Life with Chickens by Catherne Goldhammer. I then read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Both very good books. I am now reading Animal Vegetable Mircle by Barbara Kingsolver and I am also reading Boone by Robert Morgan. Both are good so far.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
If both of our troubles were hung on a line--You would take yours and I would take mine. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 7:17:37 PM
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I just finished PEACE LIKE A RIVER which I heard about on this forum. It was very good. I just got the new book by Bill Cosby today and so far it is excellent. This year is the year I am reading the Bible for the first time. It is broken into daily readings with notes, etc. I am really enjoying it.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 4:54:17 PM
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Friend sent me a whole list of romance ebooks :) Will keep me busy for awhile. It is hard to read on the computer though. i prefer a real book so i can curl up in bed with the kittes .
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 12:16:02 PM
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I started reading a book called Skinny Dipping by Janet Lembke. She's a bit of an academic for my taste, but her she weaves water, myth, nature, (and skinny dipping!) together well enough to keep me turning pages.
Jen
GOT A "WILD HAIR"?
COME VISIT MARYJANE'S OUTPOST! 
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Farmgirl Sisterhood Member # 9
My Blog: The View From My Boots
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 8:54:36 PM
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I am reading The Shack by William Young. Has anyone else read this? I started it the other night but am waiting until Saturday to finish reading it. My friend read it and said that it touched her soul so much!
Handmade Olive Oil Soap, Lotion Bars, and Prim Treasures http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
I'm A Rusty Chick!!!
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 03:33:35 AM
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 1:12:13 PM
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I love to read. This is one of my favoirte topics. I get titles to read and I am never disappointed. Over the past 2-3 months I have read:
Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen--A former circus worker tells about the "old circus days during the depression". It is really worth reading. Very enjoyable
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. "A remarkable memorie of resilence and redemption." This is a true story about the A Disfunctional family and the spirit of the children. I throughly enjoyed this. I first thought it would be too heart heavy, but I was wrong.
Abundance a novel of Marie Antoninette by Sena Jeter Naslund. "If you choose one book to read about Marie Antoninette let it be this book." I agree. This is the second book I have read about her and during this book I realized how YOUNG and used she was during her time as queen.
Today I began Peronal History -about and by Katharine Graham. This is a Pulitwer Prize Winner. I am very interested in her life. I knew she was the powerful owner of the New York Post, but did not realize she was very respected in many circles of society. So far I like it...it is long, so I will see how it goes.
Linda H. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 05:34:59 AM
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Katherine Graham was the owner of the Washington Post, not the New York Times. Please excuse the mistake.
Linda |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 06:11:38 AM
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I'm reading The Collected Stories of James Herriot. It's (supposed to be) Springtime, and that always puts me in mind of England...and I instantly grab this book.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 06:17:34 AM
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| Right now I am re-reading Mansfield Park-Jane Austen. I am such a Janeite. I so love history and Regency England is my favorite time period of all and so her books fit me perfectly. |
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 5:23:54 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Marcy
Right now I am re-reading Mansfield Park-Jane Austen. I am such a Janeite. I so love history and Regency England is my favorite time period of all and so her books fit me perfectly.
Ahhh, me too Marcy (a Jane-ite - not reading MP at the moment)! Are you watching the Austen films on PBS on Sunday nights? (They're currently in the middle of the 1995(6)? BBC/Colin Firth P&P. 
"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." -- Frank Lloyd Wright |
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faithymom
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Faith
Sandpoint
ID
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 6:37:13 PM
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I am reading How to Design Your Own Dress Patterns.
I've had the book for years, and have thumbed through it, but this is the first time I've actually READ it.
Maybe next time through I'll actually do some patterns!
"All television is educational television. The only question is, what is it teaching?"-Fmr. FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson |
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
267 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 11:21:06 PM
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i am reading "Where The Heart Is"..... about the "walmart baby"
visit me at my blog
mousiesmom.wordpress.com
http://youravon.com/pmcclure |
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