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[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Rebecca and Andrea, thank you! Courting Miss Amsel is one I haven't read yet.

[Paula]

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Paula wrote: "A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer"

Thanks Paula!

[Loraine]

If you like WWII fiction, this one is awesome: .

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Loraine wrote: "If you like WWII fiction, this one is awesome: ."

Thanks Loraine! I hadn't heard of this one.

[La Cretia♡]

Thanks for the recommendation Loraine :)

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Looking for recommendations for the following states:

IA (I've read all of Rachel Fordham's novels)
WI
ND
SD
AZ
HI

Thank you!

[Paula]

All of Jaime Jo Wright’s books are set in Wisconsin.

[Paula]

Jessie Gussman has a whole series set in ND.

[Paula]

Lauraine Snelling has a book set inBlessing, ND.

[Paula]

Kari Trumbo has a series set in S D.

[Paula]

Dani Pettery has a new book coming out in February that is set in AZ. But that may be too late to help.

[Paula]

Robin Jones Gunn has a Love Finds you.
Kelly Coates Gilbert has a few about Maui.

[Paula]

Gabrielle Meyer’s second time travel book deals with Pearl Harbor in one timeline.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Carol Cox has some that are set in Arizona. Iowa's a hard one. Other than the LFY 'series' (and Rachel Fordham), I'm not thinking of anything off the top of my head.
Edited to add this list: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
which reminds me of Melissa Tagg's 'Walker Family' series which I completely forgot is set in Iowa.

[Paula]

On deal today: Lori Wick Bamboo and Lace - Hawaii.

[Crystal]

Hawaii, Elysium Tide by James Hannibal. I loved that one! Dr Chesterfield was just my favorite.

[Paula]

Crystal wrote: "Hawaii, Elysium Tide by James Hannibal. I loved that one! Dr Chesterfield was just my favorite."

That was a great book. I look forward to more!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Most, if not all, of Melissa Tagg's books are set in Iowa.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Staci, I also have bookshelves for most, if not all, states on my GR page. Not all books on them are Christian. You're welcome to peruse the shelves.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Thanks Paula, Kate, Crystal and Andrea! I will look into these and put together my options for these states.

[MissyTexas]

Hi, I am working on the “THANKS” challenge this month and have a $5 gift card at B&N to spend on ebook. For the “A” “N” “K” and/or “S”, looking for at least one strong heavy Christian novel/fiction, with focus around any combination of mother, daughter, and grandmother relationship. No heavy romance.

Looking forward to any suggestions, not limited to the $5 but cool if was….so did not impact the buyers challenge too. ;)

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Hey, Missy! When you described what kind of novel you were searching for, my mind immediately went to Lynn Austin's work . . . she's written several books with a 'women's generations' type focus.
Two I'd recommend for the the 'A' would be All She Ever Wanted and All Things New . I thought the second one was especially good.

[MissyTexas]

Kate wrote: "Hey, Missy! When you described what kind of novel you were searching for, my mind immediately went to Lynn Austin's work . . . she's written several books with a 'women's generations' type focus.
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Perfect, I have read a few of her books and enjoy them, thank you!!!

[Loraine]

I'm reading a great 3 generation right now:

[MissyTexas]

Loraine wrote: "I'm reading a great 3 generation right now:
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Very promising and put it on my interested list, love the generations together.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a book with a piece of playground equipment on the cover? I looked at a few of my shelves where I thought such a thing might be likely to find, but am coming up empty-handed.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Kate, I have a cover in mind, but cannot think of the name of the author. I searched through some of my shelves, but no luck yet. I'll keep looking. The author's name will come to me eventually.

[Lynnette]

Kate wrote: "Does anyone have any suggestions for a book with a piece of playground equipment on the cover? I looked at a few of my shelves where I thought such a thing might be likely to find, but am coming up..."

I wonder if a tree swing counts as playground equipment?
I found by Deborah Raney in my Kindle. I have not read it yet, but I have enjoyed other books by this author.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Found the one I was thinking of...

[Paula]

I was thinking some love inspired covers might have a swing set.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Paula wrote: "I was thinking some love inspired covers might have a swing set."

I was thinking that my L-I shelf would have something for me, too, Paula, and nope! I just don't have the right books in my queue apparently!😂
Thanks, Lynette and Staci . . . both of those are great options!
(Lynette, I just looked at my Kindle, and apparently didn't realise that I also own the Deborah Raney book! haha . . . oops!)

[Paula]

I looked on Amazon and couldn’t find one in LI either. And I looked for a couple authors I thought for sure had a swingset on the front. I found one with a tricycle.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them.

[Loraine]

if you don't mind reading a children's book, is a lovely Christmas story set in Mexico.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Loraine wrote: "if you don't mind reading a children's book, is a lovely Christmas story set in Mexico."

Thanks Loraine! The books have to be Adult or YA to use for the challenge.

[Crystal]

Staci wrote: "Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them."


This is pretty good. It's not solely set in Mexico but some scenes do take place there and the MC is a girl who is trafficked in from Mexico.

[Lynnette]

Staci wrote: "Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them."

Does it need to be Christian Fiction, Staci? If not, would work for both setting and author. I gave it five stars. However, I read it in 2019 and I cannot remember if there was any bad language or content, so please forgive me if there is.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Crystal wrote: "Staci wrote: "Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them."

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Thanks Crystal! This is one I've already read, but appreciate the suggestion.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Lynnette wrote: "Staci wrote: "Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them."

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Thanks Lynnette! This challenge is for my public library so general market is fine. I'll check it out.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Another suggestion might be the GM YA novel Esperanza Rising . I read it a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. The book starts out in Mexico, and I believe the author is of Mexican descent, though she was born in California.

[Karen]

Staci wrote: "Looking for suggestions on books set in Mexico or written by a Mexican author. This is for my annual library challenge. Down to the final two categories and this is one of them."

If you enjoy mysteries/suspense, here are two:
- set in Mexico City
- only some parts in Mexico

[Karen]

Staci wrote: "Looking for recommendations for the following states:

IA (I've read all of Rachel Fordham's novels)
WI
ND
SD
AZ
HI

Thank you!"

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HI -

Most of these are quick reads.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Love seeing y'all help each other out. Swell job, friends!

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Thanks Kate and Karen! I will take a look at these options.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

I'm trying to organise my 'Bookshelf Reducer' options, and came across this book . . . I'm thinking it might count as a lavender coloured cover, but I'm not 100% certain?
Until Then

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Yes, that works.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Andrea wrote: "Yes, that works."
Excellent!

[Hannah Beth]

I would like some recommendations for books with a person kneeling on the cover please. I haven't had a lot of luck finding some.

[Bridget]

Hannah wrote: "I would like some recommendations for books with a person kneeling on the cover please. I haven't had a lot of luck finding some."

I haven't read it, but here's one