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Reading Room:  Amish Books  |
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 6:25:14 PM
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Has anyone read any of the fiction books about the Amish? I see them all the time in the bookstores and Walmart and was wondering if anyone had any favorites of these books? Thank you!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 6:43:29 PM
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I love love love Cindy Woodsmall, she has a trilogy out right now that is really good. Also I really enjoy Wanda Brunstetter. You should pick one up, rent one from the library to make sure, but if you enjoy reading hearwarming stories I think you will like these.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 8:44:19 PM
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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KYLinny
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Linda
Ft. Thomas
Kentucky
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 03:14:50 AM
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Another great source for Amish books and info is Wanda Brunstetter. She is a very sweet lady and was raised in Ohio Amish country.
Check out her web site for a list of all her books as well as extensive information on visiting Amish communities across the USA.
www.wandabrunstetter.com
Merry Christmas all!
with love and prayers,
Linny
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Originally posted by dutchy
I have 2 Beverly Lewis books and I love them!
I have always been interested about the Amish life style, and would love to know more about it.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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blessings, prayers, and hugs,
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 12:20:57 PM
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I have read all of them I have found...they are nice calm easy reads...always pretty good. The ones by Karen Harper are murder mysteries set in Amish country..and are really good too (Dark Angel and Dark Road home are two of a series of 3)
I like all the authors mentioned above.
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
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9348 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9348 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 5:11:11 PM
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I really like the Beverly Lewis books and also Wanda Brunstetter does a good series too.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 7:56:20 PM
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Okay. Thanks to all you farmgirls for the great ideas. I am going to Amazon and start ordering. I should visit the websites of the authors to see the orders of the series first though. I have always been fascinated by the Amish too, Dutchy. I live in Maryland and I occasionally visit the nearby Amish markets. I have also been to Lancaster a few times. I can't wait to get started with some of the books now!! Thanks so much!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 12:04:21 AM
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Carol, the last time (and the first time ever, lol) I visited the USA (Maryland too !!) I also went to Lancaster and surrounding areas! It was so interesting to see. Loved it. BTW I stayed in Baltimore, MD for the most part of my month stay. And from there we traveled to many other States :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 8:19:53 PM
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I saw a book by Wanda Brunstetter called White Christmas Pie and ordered it, since it is that time of the year! So I can't wait to get it and start reading it. Gosh both those writers have written a lot of Amish books.
Dutchy, how cool that you were here! I am going to plan a trip to Lancaster in the spring. Maybe you can meet me there!!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 07:59:30 AM
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I have read books by all of the authors listed and enjoyed them as light, easy reads.(OK, the Harper books were mysteries, so not exactly "light" reading...) Always pleasant.Our library system has many of them.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 2:29:55 PM
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I've read most of Beverly Lewis' books, they're rather good.
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world" |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2008 : 4:53:37 PM
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I love the books by Cindy Woodsmall. I have not read Wanda Brunstetter, but the title of White Christmas Pie makes me want it RIGHT NOW! Beverly Lewis is my next author to try. Thanks.
My quilting and life blog!!
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 10:40:32 AM
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Sheryl-lyn, I haven't quite finished the book yet, but I'm almost through it. It's a really good book!! And at the end is the recipe for the pie!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 08:28:26 AM
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Okay everyone, I just finished reading White Christmas Pie by Wanda Brunstetter (hope I spelled it correctly) and it was soooooo good! I really enjoyed it and recommend it. Next Christmas I'm baking the pie! And I ordered a book by Cindy Woodsmall, the first in her series. I can't wait to receive it and start reading it!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 09:44:45 AM
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Carol, while the first Cindy Woodsmall, is a little tough at first, it is well worth it. Then you are done and CANT wait to read the next 2!! Let us know what you think ok?
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 11:13:24 AM
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I just finished the second Cindy Woodsmall book. Loved it. Cannot wait to read the 3rd. My husband put White Christmas Pie in my Christmas Stocking! Will probably start that one today. I was so happy to see that she has written so many books. That means I will have many good reading days to come.
My quilting and life blog!!
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 1:14:00 PM
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Hey Amanda, I promise I'll let you know. Thanks for letting me know about the first one. I'll get through it, and I'll start reading it as soon as I get it in the mail. And Sheryl-lyn, you'll love White Christmas Pie!! It was soooo good! I love it that I have discovered a whole new set of books to read, and enjoy everyone's comments and reviews!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 10:30:46 AM
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I will have a look at your books. Today I just received my first book by Cindy Woodsmall and will begin reading it tonight. I can't wait to get started!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 6:36:43 PM
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I just bought White Christmas Pie for my sis in law for her birthday. I am hoping to borrow it to read later on. It looks 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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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 12:31:00 PM
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Every time I come on here, I go straight to Amazon to order books!! You guys are awesome reviewers.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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