October Additional Group read Title chosen

[Cheryl]

Hello all- the poll for the additional group read for October is coming soon. I am hoping to get it up tonight or tomorrow at the latest. Life is just a bit busy right now :) but I promise it will be up soon.

[Cheryl]

So I am on my way to church and when I get back, I will type out all the choices for you. however, I did just complete the poll, so if you want to head there and peak at the choices, here is your link. http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/90...

[Cheryl]

Ok here is the list posted here but the link above will get you there to vote-
A few notes to pass on - remember the asterisk (*) denotes a book that is free on Kindle/nook. Also- I know that the last title is a repeat from last time, I included it because it was the runner up last month and because I have seen a little buzz about it. Also, the Amish pick this month -The Secret Keeper is a part of a series, but I saw plenty of comments from folks that read it that say it is fine as a standalone, so included it as Beverly Lewis is great! Finally- all of the titles here are available at my local library, so I am hoping that they are in your libraries as well. Thanks everyone!

1. I'll Watch the Moon by Ann Tatlock. (This title was requested by a member to include this month, so just a heads up if you ever want to request a title for me to include on the list, don't hesitate. As long as it's a mainstream title that can be obtained through the libraries I am willing to put it on the list.

2. The Secret Keeper by Beverly Lewis

3. Misery Loves Company by Rene Gutteridge

4. Aquifer by Jonathan Friesen

5. The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate

6. Wake the Dawn: A Novel by Lauraine Snelling

7. That Certain Summer by Irene Hannon

8.* Waiting for Summer's Return by Kim Vogel Sawyer

9. Anomaly by Krista McGee

[Cheryl]

And your choice via the poll was I'll Watch the Moon by Ann Tatlock. We will be starting in on this one on October 15th , so look for a discussion thread to start then! I have already read this one and this book is very good! Can't wait to visit it again! For those of you that have not read Ann Tatlock before, I urge you to join on it, she's a great author!

[Beth]

Awesome!!! Loved this book so much, can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts :)

[Sara]

So happy with this selection. It is one of my favorite books ever, written about my time and place. I identified with so much of this story and cannot wait for the discussion.

[Karey]

This sounds so good. Thanks for the recommendations. This is such a great group.

[Barb]

I'm looking forward to reading this book. I have read other books by Ann Tatlock and enjoyed them. As a bonus, I got it free on my Kindle about a year ago! I also noticed it is available on Paperback Swap if anyone needs a copy.

[Varina]

I hope I'm able to read it and join the discussion. It will be my first!

[Sandra]

I am new, so please forgive my ignorance, is the book available for free somewhere. And how do I download the book to Goodreads?

[Cheryl]

Sandra- It has been a kindle download freebie in the past, but right now it is $2.99 through Amazon. I would check your library and see if it might be available- my library had it, so I was encouraged. Generally the books that are free to download through Goodreads tend to be the older classics- Emma by Jane Austen, etc. Hope that helps answer your question. And just in case anyone is interested here is the link if you want to purchase it through amazon - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...

[Sandra]

Cheryl, thank you for the guidance. I purchased from Amazon for my Kindle app. Last question (hopefully), am I supposed to upload to Goodreads? If so, how? Sorry!! ☺️

[Cheryl]

No, just upload to your kindle app. and read away at your own pace. On the 15th I will start a new discussion thread on the book and there will be questions you can answer, pose your own questions or just make comments about what you liked/didn't like about the book.

[Sandra]

Very good. Thanks again! Goodnight.

[Shari]

I've started , but I can't find the discussion link for it.

[Cheryl]

I know- sorry Shari- I'm just setting it up now. I was out of town with my husband and just getting back into the swing of things ;)

[Shari]

Cheryl wrote: "I know- sorry Shari- I'm just setting it up now. I was out of town with my husband and just getting back into the swing of things ;)"


Thank you! That's ok! I just thought maybe I was overlooking it.

[Natalie]

@Cheryl: When do you think you will post next month's additional group read poll since we have both if the Main Group Read choices? Just wanted to clear than up so I know how soon I can vote.

[Cheryl]

Hi Natalie- thanks for asking- usually, the additional group read poll is posted on the 20th of each month. This time the additional group read (because it is a mid month read )will not take place for November or December as we are making it easy on our members and doing one group read for December. So I will post the next poll on December 20th for the additional group read for January. So be sure to nominate a title for the December main group read. :) Thanks!!

[Natalie]

@Cheryl: Ok. Thanks. I've already nominated a book for December,

[Cheryl]

Natalie wrote: "@Cheryl: Ok. Thanks. I've already nominated a book for December,"

Yay! Good for you! I love Christmas reads- they are so fun!

[MB]

Great list!

[Cheryl]

Answer to question #1- I've read , which I did like, not quite as much as I'll watch the moon, but it did have some great character's as well. I think that it's safe to call Ann Tatlock a "character driven" author as I feel with both books that I have read by her that her character's feel like real people, or someone you have met before. And there always tends to be a nostalgic feel to her writing as well, a bit of a sweet melancholy, if that makes any sense.