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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 11:11:42 AM
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I just started to read Somebody Else's Daughter by Elizabeth Brudage yesterday. It is really good! She also authored The Doctor's Wife which I plan to read after this one.
Laura
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rose hill farm
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jule Ann
Rhineland
Missouri
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 1:00:10 PM
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Dear Samantha! My daughter gave me the Twilight Series and I loved it...I just noticed on my MSN home page that the MOVIE is coming out and there is a web-site u can go to and see "clips!"....Very exciting...I can't wait for the next book. You can't help but love the characters! Good reading!
Jule
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 4:55:41 PM
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 4:59:15 PM
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I just finished "Last of the HOnky Tonk Angels" by Marsha Moyer...very good!!!
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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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 9:15:02 PM
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I just finished "YOU CAN FARM" by Joel Salatin.
He gives some pretty strict advice - the one that made me buy the book was "Stay on the farm - don't complain about how hard it is to make a living farming if all I ever see is your taillights heading toward town!"
I was ROTFLOL - pretty tough advice, but really probably very true!
I put a link to the book in Barnes and Noble on my blog.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 11:02:24 PM
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I am going to look for that one right away Brenda..and that advice is perfect..haha
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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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 9:11:09 PM
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Ladies:
I have found three books that are my most favorite forever books. The first book is, "These Is My Words", by Nancy E. Turner, superb!!!!! The sequel to that book is "Sarah's Quilt", so good; and the sequel to that book is "The Star Garden", all by the same author, Nancy E. Turner. Ladies y'all will love these books. I have read them three times each. This author is my new main author and I look for anything she has written. I run to buy it. All of country girls could fit into one of her stories. Y'all all have a lovely and happy day.
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 10:16:24 PM
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I just finished Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Wow...is all I can say.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 12:53:26 PM
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Right now I am reading "The Friday night knitting club" by Kate Jacobs, and I am on the waiting list at my library for her new book, "Comfort food."
They are contemporary novels, with modern, funny women.
I was just in a big historical fiction period, which I love, but I am having a break with something new.
Lori
Farmgirl Sister #183 |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 1:52:36 PM
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I just got "A Mile in Her Boots" by Jen Bove...and hope to start it tonight!
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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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 09:42:51 AM
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I just got a new book "The story of Edgar Sawtelle" - started it about a week ago. Wonderful book, takes place near the Minnesota North woods. About a mute boy on a farm that is actually a dog kennel where they raise these fictitious dogs that are smart, intuitive and make wonderful companions. He lives with his parents, during the late 50's early 60's in this wonderful setting.
Though things do turn for the worse when his father's troubled brother shows up.
It is well written and the author is very good with the scenery/surroundings descriptions. Apparently this is his first novel.
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 04:35:27 AM
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I finished The Friday Night Knitting Club. It was an easy read, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. i just started Austenland by Shannon Hale.
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 05:37:35 AM
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I'm reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and really like it so far.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 10:21:02 AM
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Hey Diana - I am currently re-reading that. Very inspiring book. I am also anxiously awaiting my outpost book in the mail
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 10:22:32 AM
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Whoops - Oh and Marly, I loved the Nancy Turner books too and have also re-read them. She just lends such a wonderful voice to her characters
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 04:57:06 AM
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OK. I finished Austenland by Shannon Hale last night (in record time). It was such a good book! Very easy to read. For you Jane Austen fans, this will be quite enjoyable!
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 1:58:55 PM
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I just finished Dreamers of the Day....an excellent book.....and am now reading a Gladys Taber book...plus an Anne Perry mystery.
"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 - Aug 01 2008 : 4:41:06 PM
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I am reading The Sands of Windee by Arthur Upfield. He was an Australian writer who died in 1962. He wrote many mystery novels, which are really remarkable. They are beautifully written and give you a wealth of information about Australia, and it's people. I've read every one of his books since I was a kid, my parents introduced me to them, and I'm really loving this book, I am trying not to devour it in one evening....
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 - Aug 03 2008 : 8:35:59 PM
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I am reading Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas now..someone on here recomended it..I like it alot..I am only about 1/3 through but plan to do some major reading once I get everyone off to bed tonight!!
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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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 12:45:59 PM
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Celticheart, did you know that Ayaan Hirsi Ali lived in the Netherlands for a couple of years? Don't remember how many years exactly.
I am now still reading: "90 minutes in Heaven" and another one "Grieving Forward" written by Susan Duke.
It is about a mom )(Susan Duke) who lost her son due to a car accident, he was just 18.
It tells about how she coped with the grieve, the pain and the anger, with a lot of help from God and through prayer.
I received the book from the author, I know her daughter through another website I visit often.
I highly recommend the book if you are dealing with grief.
I still am. My mom passed away Sept. 2006 and my Oldest brother just 4 months later. I took care of my mom for at least 6 years, she suffered from severe, aggressive Dementia. I took care of her 25/8 so to say, and it was tough.
My brother passed away due to lung cancer, amongst other things. He had 3 bypass operations, lung cancer, other cancers, kidney failure and many other things, but the lung cancer got him in Jan. 2007
Sorry, that was off-topic, but important for the Grieving Forward book recommendation IMO!
"As you become secure in God's love, you will discover that you need not surrender to the opinions and judgments of others. GOD IS FOR YOU!" ~
Unknown
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 7:09:55 PM
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Originally posted by asnedecor
I just got a new book "The story of Edgar Sawtelle" - started it about a week ago. Wonderful book, takes place near the Minnesota North woods. About a mute boy on a farm that is actually a dog kennel where they raise these fictitious dogs that are smart, intuitive and make wonderful companions. He lives with his parents, during the late 50's early 60's in this wonderful setting.
Though things do turn for the worse when his father's troubled brother shows up.
It is well written and the author is very good with the scenery/surroundings descriptions. Apparently this is his first novel.
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
I saw this book reviewed somewhere recently. The reviewer liked it too. I may put that on my mental list.
I'm reading Mary Chestnut's Civil War Diary. It's about 900 pages long! I thought I had reached the middle a few weeks ago, and no matter how many pages I read I still seem to be in the middle. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 8:38:07 PM
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Just started Hurricane by Karen Harper. This has been the summer of Karen H. for me..I have read alot of her books lately...all from the paperback swap...fun!!
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 - Aug 22 2008 : 1:53:25 PM
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I finished Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas. A very good book. I'm reading one now that all the Eastern Washington farmgirls should try to find and read. It's Atomic Farmgirl:growing up right in the wrong place by Teri Hein. I found it on my mom's bookshelf. The author was raised on a wheat farm near Fairfield. So far it's a great book.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 7:55:31 PM
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Wasn't Tallgrass good? I like all her books!!
I just finished "Beyond Black Bear Lake"...the second Woodswoman book...by Anne LaBastille...loved it. Now I need to find a new book..not one waiting in the wings like usual..sigh..
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 - Aug 22 2008 : 9:29:55 PM
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I loved Tallgrass. What made it so interesting for me was that my OR Supervisor and friend for many years is from a Japanese-American family that experienced it first hand. Her family farmed around Moses Lake, WA. The government took their land, sent them by train to a camp in Wyoming and drafted her brothers. She was 8 years old. She said her parents were never the same after that. Very sad.
The only other book I've read by Sandra Dallas was The Persian Pickle Club. I'll have to read more of them.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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