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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 3:27:12 PM
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Nora Roberts 'Tribute.' Don't tell my reading group......
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
http://farmchicatheart.blogspot.com/
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 08:22:08 AM
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| I just checked out Beverly Lewis series of Annies People. I checked out The Preachers Daughter, The Englisher, and The brethren. I read fast so this works best for me. I dont risk the second in the series not being there. They are Amish lifestyle stories. |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 2:27:10 PM
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i've finally opened my copy of "How to Listen to God'-a compilation of things from Guideposts....
interesting!
next will be our own Kathy Shoop's The Last Letter....cant wait!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 4:36:13 PM
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Just finished (a one day read...a young adult book) Dirty Little Secrets..about a girl living with her mom who is a hoarder. It was pretty awful...it was hard to sleep last night when I finished it. I wasn't real happy with the end and there were some parts that will be stuck in my head a long long time. ugh.
I am back to reading the book I put down to read that one... The last little Blue Envelope. I like it alot. It is the sequel to 13 Little Blue Envelopes..very good.
Lea...I love those books..I have read them all.
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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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 06:41:37 AM
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I currently have two books going: one is a real thinker, "The Last Food of England" which I've posted about on this reading forum, and the other is called "Pug Hill" which is a more lighthearted book, fiction, about an art restorer who works at the Met, has terrible luck with men and whenever her world spirals out of control, she runs to Central Park to Pug Hill, where owners and their pug dogs hang out. It's delightful and just what I need to combat all the heavy, depressing news I read each day!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 12:00:09 PM
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I also just finished A Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball this past weekend. I don't think I would have made it through her year (the rats alone would probably have had me heading out), but her year long account of a couple's struggles to setup a sustainable large scale CSA/farm was an enlightening and entertaining read.
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 5:41:57 PM
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Thats a good one too Deborah..read it recently.
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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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 6:04:52 PM
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I am re-reading "Little Heathens" a story about how they did things on an Iowa farm in the thirties. You will learn a lot. A very informational read. Bonnie (she leaves nothing out) Those of you who would like to homestead should read this book.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 7:27:11 PM
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I'm currently reading Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids and Boy's Life. I'm finding Boy's Life a little hard to get into though. Deborah, that book sounds good!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Summerstead
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Heather
Roseland
Nebraska
USA
119 Posts |
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hereford girl
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
meredith
fairfield
virginia
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2011 : 3:17:18 PM
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| Hi All! Do you know about Paperback Swap.com? if not check it out- I am a voracious reader and have been trading books for free wwith folks from all over- its great fun! I completely love all John Katz's books! |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 8:07:03 PM
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Meredith, I have heard of that site and I checked it out once too! I might start putting my books on there.
I'm going to start reading Reading Lolita in Tehran (I'm pretty sure that's the title!). I checked it for the summer from my school library, and I've been wanting to read it for a while. Has anyone else read it?
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 8:10:48 PM
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Just finished Friendship Bread. Good book, its really a sweet sweet story and recipes too!!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Your life is an occasion, rise to it. Mr. Magorium |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 06:51:44 AM
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I just finished Fried Green Tomatoes... by Fannie Flagg (can you believe I never read it?) And I am now enjoying An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor; a very entertaining read!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 07:43:13 AM
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I just finished "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver - it was a recommendation in another post by one of you amazingly wonderful farmgirls. It has completely changed my thinking and I've learned a lot. I hope you'll all read it, too! :) Now I'm moving on to "The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life" by Father Charles Arminjon... I am excited to get started - but not til bedtime! ;) Happy reading! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 9:25:59 PM
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Oooh, Bonnie, now that I know Fried Green Tomatoes is a book, it's definitely going on my to-read list!
Just a question for everyone. Does anyone else here use goodreads? I use it, and I love it. I use it to find new books and they have giveaways, which exposes me to even more books!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 07:40:59 AM
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Just started the Moonflower Vine and am loving it. It seems like a good farmgirl read.
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 10:43:47 AM
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Just finished What Cheer, by Zachary Michael Jack. A very sweet feel good story with a happy ending.
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Your life is an occasion, rise to it. Mr. Magorium |
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OKCookee
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Chris
Oklahoma
OK
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 10:56:46 AM
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Reading several books - Plain Wisdom by Cindy Woodsmall and Miriam Flaud, Soul Music by Terry Prachett and Farm City - The Education of an Urban Farmer by Novella Carpenter.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest".
Matthew 11:28
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 5:26:43 PM
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Reading Quarter Acre Farm (by Spring Warren) and Water for Elephants. REally enjoying Quarter acre farm..almost done
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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folkvickey
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Brenda
Meshoppen
Pa
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 7:40:48 PM
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| I am currently reading two really good book's..One is "House Rules" by Jodi Piccoult..the other is "Jessica Lost" by Bunny Crumpaker & J.S. Picarillo. Both are great summer reading... |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 1:49:06 PM
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House Rules...that WAS a good one..read it recently...a few months ago. I will have to look for Jessica Lost.
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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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 3:51:02 PM
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Bonnie, I read "An Irish Country Doctor." I really enjoyed it!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
"Why couldn't I have been born Rich instead of So Good Looking?" |
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folkvickey
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Brenda
Meshoppen
Pa
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 10:53:36 AM
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Hi Jenny... I really enjoyed looking at your blog..luv the stitching!!I don't know if you have read Sing Your Way Home by Jodi Piccoult or not but it was good also and Handle With Care...she has really brought allot of current issues to her writing for sure, anyway happy farming and reading!! quote:
Originally posted by Aunt Jenny
House Rules...that WAS a good one..read it recently...a few months ago. I will have to look for Jessica Lost.
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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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 5:17:18 PM
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I think Handle with Care is about her ONLY book I haven't read yet. I am sure I will soon. I have loved all her books. I think the first one I read was Plain Truth.
Thanks for the nice comments about my blog. I posted sheep shearing pics today.
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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