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Reading Room:  What are you reading now?  |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 12:10:42 AM
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The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. I just discovered her books this past week. This series is about a lady who opened a yarn shop in Seattle. Each book in the series has a different knitting pattern in it. I've read half of the first book already tonight.
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PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 08:37:23 AM
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Those are such good ones Kay. There is one called Susannah's garden too, that isn't about the yarn shop, but about the gal that eventually opens the flower shop on the block. It is background about her. It is a good one too. I read it recently..after reading the yarn shop ones a couple years ago.
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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cowgirlmama
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
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Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 5:57:21 PM
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| I am reading The Women's West by susan armitage and elizabeth jameson-also A Superior Death by Nevada Barr |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 1:30:13 PM
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Originally posted by knewslady
What have you ladies started the year off reading? I am presently reading "Four Seasons" by Mary Alice Monroe.
The problem with reading for me is that when I start a new book it is ALL I want to do. I guess I am just going to have to break down and wash some dishes.
Kathy
I am reading the The Last Lecture and The Quilter's apprentice.
AngiK
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
check out Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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mommato4
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Christy
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Posted - Apr 16 2008 : 10:21:33 PM
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I just finished reading for about the 20th time....40 acres and No Mule...but Janice Giles!! I love that book!!!!
Christy
http://oursimplelives.wordpress.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 12:17:05 AM
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I need to look for that one Christy. I keep meaning to find it.
I just got "Down to the Bone" by Karen Harper. It is a mystery set in Amish country. I have liked her other books I have read. More intense than I read alot, but good.
I have a couple other books coming from paperback exchange that I am anxious to read too.
Have any of you read the new Elm Creek quilt book yet?(Winding Ways Quilt) I havn't let myself buy it new yet..and it is too new to find used...ugh. Next money I get I will no doubt have to be the owner of it. I have loved all those books!
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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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 5:50:00 PM
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Sheryl-lyn,
I am also reading Pillars of the Earth. On page 250 or so. I am really enjoying it....He has a new one that follows Pillars. I think I am going to read it after I complete the first one. |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 6:16:53 PM
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It seems my reading the last few years have either been for kiddos disorders or homeschooling.
We are studying the 1800's..my favorite. So everything pioneer like Little House, Mtn Man era etc has been our family reading.
I recently decided I could not take anymore serious reading and bought every craft, decorating, and all the back issues of MJ's and stare at the pictures. My husband was concerned :)
I am reading (when I am not looking at picture books)Joyful Homeschooler by Mary Hood, excellent and encouraging. Almost finished with Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham.
I do not read fiction or watch TV. But I like movies and that is relaxing to me. I love Jane Austin anything...
I am dangerous in a bookstore...
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
Chapter http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 6:50:47 PM
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| Has anyone read THE GIFT by Richard Paul Evans? He is a wonderful writer from Utah and usually has a new book each Christmas. He is a quick read and once you are hooked, the reading goes on to the end. I think everyone would enjoy his books. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 9:31:23 PM
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Oh it is a wonderful book Betty..I love that one.
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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Feythe
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Jana
Decatur
GA
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 7:46:03 PM
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I'm reading American Primitive, poems by Mary Oliver (my favorite poet; I have several of her books). Also a book that is making my heart sing called The Age of Miracles: Embracing The New Midlife by Marianne Williamson. It would be for farmgirls "of a certain age"  ... mother hens. I find it uplifting and inspiring, filled with insightful thoughts about how being part of the baby boom generation specifically, informs our experience of midlife.
Betty mentioned the books by Richard Paul Evans. I believe I've read his first two and thoroughly enjoyed the one that was made into a movie with Richard Thomas and Maureen O'Hara.
So many books sitting in little stacks in different rooms of the house, waiting patiently for me to get around to reading or finishing them. My quiet house guests ...
Jana
All is Well. |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 07:40:16 AM
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Richard Paul Evan's I believe his 1st book is the "Christmas Box". With the proceeds, do not remember the whole correct story, he built a shelter that is the intake and some long term housing for children coming in to the foster care system.
It is a wonderful place for kids going through a rough time.
When the children 1st walk in there is a huge Christmas Tree. It is decorated with toys, socks or what ever for the month. They receive a handmade tie quilt and stuff animal. They are then bought in for intake and given clothes, and more toys.
It is a beautiful center and the staff along with the volunteers are wonderful.
When the children arrive at a "shelter home", they have tons of goods! The shelter center also has a school, medical and dental facilities. There other things The Christmas Box House provides too.
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
Chapter http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com |
Edited by - marmieto12 on Apr 26 2008 6:31:22 PM |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 08:03:46 AM
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Laura, I can see you have read The Christmas Box. Have you also read his other books? I have read The Locket, The Last Promise and several other of his books that I have stored away. I didn't like The Last Promise as well as the rest of his books. Seems he deviated from his usual writing. The rest are wonderful and I especially liked The Gift. I read that one in one day.
Betty |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 09:35:14 AM
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I am reading 'Happy for No Reason:7 Steps to Being Happy fromt the Inside Out' by Marci Shimoff!
Kim
" Life's A Garden- Dig It! " Joe Dirt |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2008 : 6:49:24 PM
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Betty,
I have only read "The Christmas Box" because of the history of the shelter here in SLC. Being a frequent visitor to the shelter, I felt I needed to read it.
I read it to my kiddos one Christmas also. It is a delightful book!
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
Chapter http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 09:47:14 AM
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I'm one of those people who has a book open face down in EVERY room of the house! I am curretnly reading "The Dogs of Bedlam Farm" by Jon Katz, about his adventures with his cazy Border collies and how they made him face the realities of HIMSELF as a person, and how he needed to change.
I also have been reading Billy Graham's book "The Holy Spirit- Here is the power to change your life" and books on Midievil life and Famous Women of the middle ages. Not to mention that I just bought MJF's latest magazine and have already read it from cover to cover and I'm about ready to read it AGAIN!!!
OH! And a dear friend of mine works with movie studios and such, and is letting me read some of the latest movie scripts!!!! VERY exciting!!! (both have since been released, so no secrets to reveal-- SORRY!!) Gee... that's a lot of reading. Wherever do I find the TIME?!!! (that's probably why it takes me SO LONG to read one single book!) ~~~ Tracy |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 10:10:16 AM
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I'm reading 'Harmonic Wealth' by James Arthur Ray....it's excellent!!
Kim
" Life's A Garden- Dig It! " Joe Dirt |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 10:23:09 AM
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| I'm reading MaryJanesFarm magazine. I'm a slow reader and subscriber to many magazines. I read most of my quilting magazines from cover to cover, amazed at what these quilters accomplish. I have to start over with the Harry Potter series and read them again because I'm not sure where I left off. That should keep me busy for a while. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 10:29:54 AM
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Pride and Prejudice. I was on an Austen kick before it got warmer and Spring time always puts me in mind of England.
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.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 12:52:43 PM
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| Oh Jonni, I LOVE Jane Austen too!!! Such a romantic that woman. Hard to believe she never married, and died at such a young age too. Very sad. ~~~ Tracy |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 12:55:13 PM
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I know! Have you seen Becoming Jane? If not, it's sooo well worth it. I cried the whole darn movie!
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.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 5:22:57 PM
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I just read Lavinia, the new book by Ursula K. Le Guin. I think if you liked The Red Tent, you would like it. And if you wanted to like The Red Tent but didn't, like me, you'll probably like this one better.
Lavinia is a character in the classic poem the Aeneiad (sp?). Her descendants found the Roman Empire. She doesn't get a big part in Virgil's poem, and this is supposed to be her untold story. |
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Ardis Eckel
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Ardis
Harpster
Idaho
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 12:29:33 PM
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I love Kate Wilhelm. Great phsycological mysteries. I've read all I can find. She weaves a fine tale.
Ardis
Every Woman Has a Story Writer and Arbonne Ind. Consultant. www.ardiseckel.myarbonne.com |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2008 : 07:32:22 AM
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I have just started At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon. Anyone else read this series? Also, I have noticed a lot of people have read Debbie Macomber books...the Shop on Blossom Street series. It is great. The latest just came out and i am waiting to check it out at the library. Her Cedar Cove series is wonderful as well. There are seven in the series, and the eighth comes out this fall. I can hardly wait.
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
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