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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 3:51:06 PM
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I just finished The Measure of a Lady by Deeanne Gist. It was the first time I had read one of her books. It was pretty good.
I am waiting to get my hands on Karen Kingsbury last in whatever the name of the series is about the Baxter family. I thought it was suppose to be out spring 2008, but haven't found it yet. Guess I should check CBD.
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 3:55:22 PM
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Wanted to add, love the art work on the covers of Gist's books.
Also, looks like the release date on Kingsbury's last in the Sunrise series is 9/08. Dogoneit!
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 8:29:14 PM
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I might have to get myself that formerly mentioned Gist book about the bride...sounds like something I'd be into for sure.
Aunt Jenny, all my books lately have been thrift store buys, too...wouldn't trade it. People give the silliest things away :)
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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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 12:53:31 PM
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I just finished a book called Letters from Yellowstone by Diane Smith, about a lady botanist researching in Yellowstone at the turn of the century. I really liked it. It is a must read for wildflower lovers, or those visiting Yellowstone this summer.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
Make cupcakes not war!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 1:50:07 PM
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I am in the middle of reading (Finally!) Poisonwood Bible by B. Kingsolver. I think it was the only one of hers I had never read yet. It just didnt' sound like my kind of book..but I am pleasantly surprized..I should have known!!...I am loving it..about 2/3 done now.
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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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 10:40:35 PM
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I devoured that one (the Outpost book) and pick it up to take out to my patio room outside every time I go out there....I do think it is my favorite of her books so far...I LOVE it!
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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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 11:00:48 PM
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I'm reading Little Heathens and The Quaker Book of Wisdom.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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BusyBee
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Florence
Richmond
Texas
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2008 : 1:00:32 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Celticheart
I'm reading Little Heathens and The Quaker Book of Wisdom.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
I really enjoyed Little Heathens! |
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 8:36:00 PM
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Oh, man!! I just bought Little Heathens and I can't wait to get started with that. My dad was a young boy during the depression and boy can he tell you some stories about that time in his life - not having shoes to wear, eating mustard sandwiches, eating onion sandwiches - I can't even imagine, but I can't wait to read the book - did you all like it????
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 8:43:43 PM
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I just finished reading MaryJane's new Outpost Book!
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 9:16:36 PM
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I loved Poisonwood Bible..it was sure a good one. I am about halfway through another Karen Harper book now.."Shaker Run"...good so far..but I have enjoyed all her 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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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 9:40:37 PM
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Carol,
I'm about 2/3 way through Little Heathens. I really like it. Think I'll buy it for my mom for her birthday.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 08:22:56 AM
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I just started Fannie Flagg's Can't Wait To Get To Heaven. It is such a pleasure, I love her books. She is such an amazing writer and her characters are so well written. I'm trying not to read it too fast. I got it from Paperback Swap, so thaks again to whoever posted that info...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 08:25:02 AM
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Oh I loved that one Karin!! Her books are great. I read that one when it first came out...but I may have to read it again..it has been awhile.
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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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 09:28:40 AM
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lOVE ALL THE FANNIE FLAGG BOOKS. I HAVE THEM ALL. YOU GIRLS HAVE TO READ "BEFORE GREEN GABLES" you will love it!!
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 11:32:31 AM
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I need to get that one for sure!!! I bet my girls would love it too.
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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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 9:59:43 PM
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Finished Little Heathens and Eat More Dirt. I love gardening books.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 7:05:11 PM
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So, this past weekend I read Twenty Wishes and Someday Soon, both by Debbie Macomber (loved both of them). I just went to the library today and got The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (I have been on the wait list for over a month!) and The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini (I read this so many years ago and remember liking it, but don't remember it, so I am going to reread it)
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 04:57:42 AM
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I am reading Lovers Knot. Love it. Want to read Little Heathens!! Maybe that will be next. Did you read Wild Life? A friend recommended it to me and it sounds good.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 05:01:32 AM
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I am still hooked on paranormal romances :P I am also re-reading "sacred woman -sacred dance . I have been so busy lately that i fall asleep before i get more than couple pages in a book.
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 06:45:31 AM
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I have read all of Fannie Flagg's books and each one is better than the previous one. Can't Wait To Get To Heaven is my favorite by far. Last books I read were The New Square Foot Gardening and MaryJane's IdeaBook, Cookbook, Lifebook.
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 12:26:48 PM
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I haven't been on in a while, and this is the first place I like to go!! I looked over the recent books you all are reading, and immediately requested "Little Heathens" from my local library! I just completed a marathon reading session on vacation...my picks for great reads were: "Last Dance at Jitterbug Lounge" by Pamela Morsi, "A Fatal Waltz" by Tasha Alexander, "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett, amd for the fantasy/sci fi readers, any book by Jim Butcher. His Codex Alera and Dresden series are phenomenal.A good historical mystery was "Tell Me, Pretty Maiden" by Rhys Bowen. Actually, anything Rhys has written has been very entertaining...Molly Murphy mysteries (set in early 1900's with an Irish lass) and Evan Evans series (set in present day Scotland, great quiet male hero). I am also plowing through Janet Evanovich's number series...I am up to ten, and my husband is close behind at nine!! We both laugh out loud at the antics of Stephanie Plum! I also like M.C. Beaton's "Agatha Raisin" series a lot. As for the paranormal romance stuff (my interests are wide! :-) ) I just finished "The Hollow" by NOra Roberts...it was entertaining, but I prefer something a little less grim...look at "Ill Wind" by Rachel Caine (and all the books after that..."Heat Stroke", "Windfall", "Firestorm", etc.) or by Patricia Briggs..."Moon Called", "Blood Bound", etc...or Karen Marie Moning's "Darkfever, "Bloodfever", and soon-to-be-released "Faefever".
Well, I guess I am done spouting now! I didn't even touch on anything by my other faves (Kristen Heitzmann, Shirley Tallman, Julie Klassen, Stephanie Bond, Nancy Atherton, Anthony Horowitz...gee, I think I read too much!!!!
Kelly
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Edited by - KellyA on Jul 15 2008 12:28:11 PM |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 1:04:28 PM
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I picked up Little Heathens today and The Shack, and the memoir by Bill Bryson (which looks funny). My daughter just got me The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates, so I will be set for a while. Of course, I am slowly reading the MJF magazine and the Outpost book (hate them to go by too fast). I also read The Small Farm Journal which is always, always enlightening and well-done.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 08:48:06 AM
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In 3 days I read both Jon Katz'z "A Good Dog" (cried so hard I couldn't see for half an hour) and "Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm." I'm trying to be a better human for my herding dogs who have multiple issues, so look to him for inspiraiton and guidance. I also picked up "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. Since we are in the dogs days of summer, I thought it most fitting to read dog lit through to 8/11.
Farmgirl Sister #204 |
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