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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 7:25:58 PM
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Marcia - I love that book!! She wrote another one or two, one about living on Whidbey Island I think in the 50's - her books bring back memories of a Washington state and Seattle area that I only know in stories from my grandparents and dad. Plus she is funny as heck!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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misspittypat
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
lila
osceola
mo
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2009 : 5:26:08 PM
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I read the best book this past year called The Gurnsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society. Such great characters and fascinating plot-- I was glad to see it somebody else's favorite.
I finished a book last week that was super! A Recipe for Bees by Gail Anderson-Dargatz. Its about farm life and love in Canada. I did some internet research on the author = Gail Anderson-Dargatz very interesting lady... looks like she has some other good reads as well.
Lila
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 2:21:35 PM
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Well, the list for my library is growing and growing.
Even though I have a huge home library I can never resist finding new books recommended by friends.
My sister jokes that the library may name a wing for me HA
That's my biggest money saving tip lately. I try to get practically everything from the library and keep my book buying addiction at least somewhat under control.
But.... even after getting MJ's books from the library, I had to buy them
You know...there are just some books ya gotta own
Is anybody interested in a MJ book discussion club
We could decide on a book. set a deadline for reading (usually about 6 weeks) and then discuss it online.
Could be fun. Besides, we wouldn't have to clean the house and could do it in our 'jammies.
Michele
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 9:54:19 PM
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I've been inspired by a book about Mother Theresa--"Come Be My Light". It's a collection of her private letters and the obstacles she faced and the darkness she had to overcome--it's not easy being a saint, and this book is testimony to that fact. It's personally enlightening to me to find out that she experienced great spiritual darkness, for years at a time. Everything she did, she did for love of her Savior--she wanted people to see Him and not her. As one person who met her commented:
"She isn't pretty, but she sure is beautiful".
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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MissWhit
True Blue Farmgirl
142 Posts
Whitney
Maine
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 11:26:38 AM
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I LOVED Animal Vegetable Miracle, and about 3 weeks ago came across Animal Dreams in my "books to read" pile. I read it in a day or two, and in the past 2 weeks have picked up everything else by Barbara Kingsolver at the library and read all of them. Just finished The Poisonwood Bible a few days ago and now I am just craving MORE Kingsolver!!!! So, in the end, my favorite author of 2008 was by far Ms. Kingsolver, but I can't pick a favorite book. Sorry :)
"The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest." Thomas More
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 1:59:54 PM
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I loved Garden Dreams, lovely read. One of my favorite re-reads is Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, and AVM by Ms. Kingsolver is also a good one.
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
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StasiaSpins
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Stasia
Augusta (Eau Claire)
WI
USA
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mrsdhayes
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
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Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 9:22:32 PM
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| I decided early in 2008 to read as many classics as I can. I didn't appreciate them when I was forced to read them in high school (many, many years ago!). I've loved Jane Austen's books (Emma, Northanger Abbey), Willa Cather's book (My Antonia) Edith Wharton's book (The Age of Innocence). You can pick them up at book sales or thrift stores! There's a reason many books remain classics! They add to an understanding of history, too. I've also enjoyed Beverly Lewis' books. |
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4forMe
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
Dawn
Easton
MD
166 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 05:10:19 AM
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Originally posted by MissWhit
I LOVED Animal Vegetable Miracle, and about 3 weeks ago came across Animal Dreams in my "books to read" pile. I read it in a day or two, and in the past 2 weeks have picked up everything else by Barbara Kingsolver at the library and read all of them. Just finished The Poisonwood Bible a few days ago and now I am just craving MORE Kingsolver!!!! So, in the end, my favorite author of 2008 was by far Ms. Kingsolver, but I can't pick a favorite book. Sorry :)
My favorite Barbara Kingsolver book is Prodigal Summer.
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 11:40:21 PM
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I loved My Antonia. Have you read Out of Africa?
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 4:29:38 PM
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One of my favorite books of all times was I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb. I could not put it down when I read it a few years back.
My quilting and life blog!!
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2009 : 5:00:56 PM
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My favorite book was Three Cups of Tea. It touched my soul. What a good man - he is finally getting some well-deserved recognition for all the good work his organization does for children.
It's a must read.
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 07:34:24 AM
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Has anyone else read "Little Bee"?
I was extremely disappointed in it. There is all thius hype about not revealing the ending and it was definitely nothing special
Would like to know what everyone else thinks.
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
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NancyM
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Nancy
Fall City
WA
113 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 9:03:51 PM
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My absolute fave was The Other Boley Girl. I couldn't put it down. I also really liked Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #159 |
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