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Reading Room:  Romance Readers?  |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 05:42:06 AM
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I love a good romance book. Some of my favorite authors are Diana Gabaldon, Debbie Macomber, LaVyrle Spencer and Myrna Temte. I'd like to hear from other readers about their favorite authors and books.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 06:31:18 AM
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I'm not generally a romance novel type person, but Montana Sky by Nora Roberts was a FANTASTIC book. I loved it!! Read it in less than 36 hrs. I couldn't put it down.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 06:57:58 AM
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I honestly love all books out there. I am a total book nut! I read anything historical (history is my passion) fiction, non-fiction, biography, craft related, sometimes science fiction, love historical romances and...
Need I go on, lol!! I have so many favorite authors, but if I had to narrow it down in the romance department I would probably say..
Julia Quinn, Lynn Kurland the late and wonderful Kathleen Woodiwiss-my mom got me into reading her. Jude Deveroux, Teresa Medeiros, Lisa Kleypas, Dorothy Garlock...again, I could go on and on because I can still think of so many that I always buy just on name alone. I have hundreds of books in my house with over eighty of them in my bedroom closet waiting for me to read. Umm-yes-I do believe that I said I was a book nut. Thanks for such a great topic. I can't wait to see what everyone else loves to read.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 07:16:26 AM
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Well, I don't read romances persay, but I do read other types of books with Romance thrown in. :) I just finished one called Murder List by Julie Garwood. She is one of my favorite Authoress'. Her beginning books were romance: For the Roses etc. They were really good. Set in the settling of the old west.
Her newer ones are mostly mystery/suspense with good old romance thrown in.
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 5:47:31 PM
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I am a big Diana Gabaldon fan but even tho her books are classified as romance I don't really think they should be. Did you know she has a new one coming out in September?
Blessings, Sheri
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 7:07:21 PM
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Sarah, I just put Montana Sky on hold at my library.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2009 : 12:14:19 AM
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Marcy, I'm with YOU! I'm a total book FIEND too! Everywhere you look in my house you will literally find a STACK of books on so many different topics!
I also love many of the same romance writers you mentioned-- Jude Devareux, Dorothy Garlock ("Ribbon in the Sky" was one of my most favorites-- oh, and so was... Homeplace? Homefront? I forgot the name! But it was really good too!), Kathleen Woodiwiss-- "The Flame and the Flower" is my all time favorite romance. I've read it about 4 times I think. I also love Judith McNaught, ("A Knight in Shining Armor" was good-- VERY funny too! and "Whitney My Love" was wonderful), Johanna Lindsay ("Fires in Winter" is FABULOUS) and also Karen Robards. She started out as a Historical romance writer, but has shifted to more "Modern" times. Her books are still good though. Oh, and I also LOVED the whole "Savage Ecstasy" series (there were 6 or 7 books total I think) by Janelle Taylor. If you love stories about Indians, you'll really like that series.
I will have to try out some of the other authors mentioned. Don't think I've ever read any of their books.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 12:50:54 AM
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Historical romance addict here. I love Diana Gabaldon and oooohh a new book? I can't wait! I also think I've read everything Lavryle Spencer has ever written. Jude Deveraux, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Johanna Lindsay....all very good writers. I've also found Rosamunde Pilcher books to be just wonderful. Tastefully written and you just feel like you are there when you read her books. Anya Seton's Katherine will always be my favorite book. If you like historical romance novels that one is a gem and a long read. Plus while liberties are taken with the story line many of the facts are real and involve Geoffrey Chaucer's (the poet, Canterbury Tales) sister-in-law who had an affair with the Duke of Lancaster. Lots of romance, intrigue, the black plague, murder, kings, queens. Can you tell I love this book? I want to say over a thousand pages and for me it is one of those you can't put it down books.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 04:35:31 AM
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Sheep Mom 2, when I worked at Waldenbooks, back in the early 90's, we first shelved Diana Gabaldon under fiction. Trouble is, all the women who wanted her books never looked there, they always looked in romance. To make things easier for all concerned we started filing her under romance instead.
Years ago I read a lot of Bertrice Small, although some of her books are kind of wild for me now, LOL.  Katherine Sutcliffe is great; I liked "Fire in the Heart" best. I wrote her once years ago and she sent me a nice note and all kinds of autographed things. Dorothy Garlock is good. I especially liked her Route 66 and Dolan Brothers series as I have always been interested in that time period in US history. Someone else not to be missed in Rosanne Bittner. For those who like the native American romances do NOT miss the Savage Destiny series. Zeke and Abbie are great characters. Also good (though out of print, darn it!) are Montana Woman and Embers of the Heart.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jul 07 2009 04:36:04 AM |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 09:55:33 AM
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Out of print books can often be found on Ebay and Amazon.com. I have been buying books from the 80's that I read when I was in GRAMMAR SCHOOL! LOVED 'em! I have about 10 of the 20+ books, written by 5 different authors, so far. Some of them I got for only a Penny! Though the shipping runs about $3.99, but it's still worth it. ~~Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 10:23:27 AM
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I'm a serious book addict! I love historical fiction and romances from all times, I also adore mysteries and suspense novels...love true history, cook books, true stories and craft books...I could go on, but yes I love a good Romance =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 10:25:14 PM
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I just read my first Debbie Macomber book last week and really liked it. I've read a couple more since. I think it's a combination of her writing and that much of what she writes is based in the Pacific NW. I also love LaVyrle Spencer! Barbara Taylor Bradford writes great books, especially her saga starting with "A Woman of Substance". As far as what kind of books I like....does it have print? I like it!
My reading stack for the lake includes authors: Janet Evonovich, Catherine Friend, Michael Pollan, Barbara Taylor Bradford, and Nora Roberts. What can I say...I have a lot of down-time at the lake.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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JulieJ
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Julie
In The Trees
MD
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 4:18:42 PM
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 4:35:12 PM
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I love books by Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Linda Lael Miller. I go to eharlequin.com and shop their sales. You usually get free shipping if you spend $25.
Laila |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 1:25:07 PM
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I just finished Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. It was really good.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 12:06:22 PM
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I just finished Rewriting Monday by Jodi Thomas. I'd never read anything by her before but I will again! I couldn't put it down.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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LisaTwo
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Lisa
Hampden
Maine
USA
127 Posts |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 6:54:52 PM
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Nicholas Sparks is the one for me! I have all his books! He's the Message In The Bottle guy. A couple others have been made into movies as well. Nothing better than a good book, with winter coming he has a new one out I'll be reading first rain!
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers |
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 09:19:59 AM
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I love romance books! I'll read a lot of different kinds in that genre but especially lean towards historical romance and also historical inspirational. Love it! I don't really have any favorite authors in that area.
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ruenietwoshoes
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Patricia
Thornton
West Virginia
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 6:02:21 PM
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I love romance books...prefer alot of Christian.. like Beverly Lewis. Janette Oke, and Wanda Brunstetter. I'm also into Biographies and murder books as well.
<3 Patricia
sister.daughter.lover.knitter.best friend.quilter.hand stitcher.a cook.a soon-to-be-nurse.animal lover.mountaineer.facebook junkie.and a new blogger.and a lover of God!
I'm only 21! :)
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 11:55:11 AM
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Berverly Lewis and Janette Oke books are also my favorite.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 12:15:30 PM
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Book addict # ?? here, lol. I love most kinds, esp. Christian fiction, with suspense and a dash of romance thrown in.
Not a real Romance book lover, but some of Debbie Macomber are very nice.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2009 : 08:22:11 AM
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I just realized yesterday that I saw Montana Sky as a movie! It was good, too.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Oct 27 2009 1:50:57 PM |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2009 : 4:57:04 PM
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I just finished the book Nosy in Nebraska (three books in one) by Mary Connealy. It is a mystery with a bit of romance. Very good book!
Cheryl, Farmgirl Sister #48
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 08:15:52 AM
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Oh, thanks, Cheryl. I will see if my library carries her books.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Oct 27 2009 1:51:13 PM |
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Reading Room: Romance Readers? |
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Romance Readers?
