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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1773 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1773 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 08 2025 : 7:45:58 PM
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I just started the Secret Life of Bees.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1477 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1477 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2025 : 11:50:21 PM
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That’s a great book Karen!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1938 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2025 : 04:40:25 AM
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Both your books sound good
Love to read. Has anyone read the woman by Kristin Hannah? Great author. Also read all my secrets by Lynn Austin and the divine proverb of struesel by Sara Bruns Wald, and a book by a friend Elizabeth Wehman when the world shouts loud. Love recommendations from other readers.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1499 Posts
Rae
MN
1499 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2025 : 5:05:33 PM
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Faith & a Simple Life by Julie A. Murphree. Love the way Julie writes, like sitting across from a friend talking and I met her on this forum! Simplicity in my life is what I crave and this adds faith with it but not preachy.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1773 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1773 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2025 : 6:03:55 PM
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I finished the book last night, Wanda Sue. I don’t know how I feel about it…not sure why. I usually read books that have the fairy tale ending and aren’t as heavy topic wise. But I would have liked to see the end a bit different or to have an epilogue. :)
Rae, I will have to check out that book! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7048 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7048 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2025 : 5:51:23 PM
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Here is a Book that Jean Pici is just finished reading and wanted me to share it with you:
Just finishing up a really good read, "Briar Club" by Kate Quinn - set in McCarthy era Washington D.C. the bonds formed by a diverse group of ladies in a dilapidated boarding house. Farmgirls, it has EVERYTHING - mystery, political intrigue, romance, action, murder, bigotry, the heartbreak of lost love, enduring loyalty, lies, incredibly strong women and some great recipes. LOL. Give it a try. I think you'll love it!
Thank you Jean I might need to read this one.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4799 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4799 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2025 : 4:42:18 PM
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I just finished reading "The Lion Women of Tehran" written by Marjan Kamali. It begins in 1953 in Tehran and ends in 2022 in NYC. My husband is originally from Tehran and the book was very interesting. It was sad to see how in that time period how the rights for women have been stripped away. The story is about 2 little girls and their friendship that sees them through the years. I hope you can find it at your libraries.
Dawn in IL
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7581 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7581 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2025 : 1:21:52 PM
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Just a couple days ago I finished a new book.
I enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. It does talk about some topics that could be triggering, but definitely things that we need to address in the real world. This book is about a young girl who goes missing from an orphanage. A private investigator is hired to find this little girl and the private investigator will stop at nothing to find her.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7581 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7581 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2025 : 1:50:03 PM
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I finished another amazing book by Ellen Marie Wiseman!
This one was such an emotional story. Many aspects of this book are based on real history. The insane asylum is a real place that still stands today and the story is based on steamer trunks that were left behind at this insane asylum. It is truly unimaginable the pain so many people had to experience because they didn't conform to societies expectations. Especially women. I highly recommend this book.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7581 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7581 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2025 : 4:59:34 PM
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I checked another book off my TBR list!
This book didn't make it to the top of my list, because the first 3/4 of the book moved slowly. The last part of the book was great and kept you on the edge of your seat. Trying to keep up with all the crazy turns was great! I enjoy more faced paced books but overall I felt like it was still a good read and would recommend it.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
375 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2025 : 5:33:40 PM
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I just finished reading Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir about a month ago and am now reading another book by him called Artemis. They are fiction and I am paraphrasing; a mixture of science, suspense, and humor. If you like some science fiction that is not real complex they are both good books.
Sheila
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4799 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4799 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2025 : 07:27:57 AM
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I am reading Rick Steves "On the Hippie Trail". It's about his trip as a 23 year old traveling from Istanbul to Kathmandu in 1978. It is really interesting and humorous . A great and informative enjoyable read.
Dawn in IL
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. Lewis Grizzard |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2798 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2798 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2025 : 07:50:19 AM
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I just finished: Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis, taking place during WWII, French mother is a wedding dress maker, includes a special charm in each gown for a happy ending... war, love, loss, second chances... great book.
Dreamer42
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4799 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4799 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2025 : 3:35:19 PM
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That sounds like a really interesting book April. Thanks for recommending it. I am currently reading "Close to Home" by Thor Hanson. He is a biologist and this nonfiction book is about discovering nature just outside our door. I've enjoyed his book so much that I plan on reading the other 5 he has written.
Dawn in IL
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare, |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1938 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 05:15:05 AM
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April,reading Keeper of Happy Endings right now. Really interesting book so far. Actually sad right for the 2 women. Hope their friendship helps both of them.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
375 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 06:00:38 AM
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Dawn is that book by Rick Steves a new one, maybe I can get it through the library. It sounds like something I might like.
Thanks, Sheila
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4799 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4799 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2025 : 2:12:26 PM
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Yes Sheila, it's a new book by Rick Steves. I really enjoyed reading it and my husband did listening to the audio version, narrated by Rick himself. Hope your library has it.
Dawn in IL
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare, |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
375 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2025 : 04:27:09 AM
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Dawn, I am heading to the libarary this morning to pick up "Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles that was recommended to me; so I will ask them if the have the book "On The Hippe Trail'
Have a great Spring day!
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7581 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7581 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 1:19:46 PM
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I finished this book yesterday. It was a little bit slow getting started, but in the end the story was good. I learned a few more things about the Titanic and it was interesting reading about real people who were on board the ship. It even sparked my curiosity to do some extra research into the Fortune sisters. I can only imagine the impact the Titanic had on the survivors.
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Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1938 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2025 : 08:01:42 AM
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Like books about the Titanic. Will look for Sisters of Fortune.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7581 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7581 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2025 : 1:25:01 PM
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Marlene, me too. My oldest is very interested in the Titanic and has been for years. His curiosity has spread to the rest of us and we love watching documentaries on the Titanic.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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PrairiePearl
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
8 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2025 : 3:03:42 PM
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I am reading Scarlett-Gone with the Wind sequel. I had no idea this book existed until I saw it at a campground lend/take library.
Jeanette #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4799 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4799 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2025 : 05:40:44 AM
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Great book suggestions everyone. I am currently reading Molly MacRae's Highland Bookshop Mystery series. She is an author from IL and has also just released a new series called The Haunted Shell Bookshop. I also am reading the books written by biologist Thor Hanson. They are very interesting and informative in a way for everyone to understand how our worlds climate is changing.
Keep reading & sharing!
Dawn in IL
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May.”
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