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[Lisa]

ok i memeber now yaall reading that i just having issues book protraying sisterly "LOVE" and so mean the Sisters and they pray to Sister ann like she is a god?? i have reseachered the Shakers just surelly a differet breed of people but like was said only a few left. So many said second book was better so i will try it. TX

[Carolyn E]

Lisa, I read one of Ann Gabhart's books--not sure which one, it could have beenThe Seeker--but I didn't particularly enjoy it. The Shakers had some rather peculiar ideas, especially the separation of the sexes. (I don't know how they expected to continue on without some sexual interaction.) Anyway, I find the Amish to be much more interesting. But I do have to give Ann Gabhart credit for trying to write about the Shakers; I just don't think they were very interesting or exciting people.

[Camille]

Carolyn, I believe they were most interested in conversion to keep the religion going rather than reproduction...

[Carolyn E]

Camille, you are right--I had forgotten that, although it still seems like a strange idea to me.

[Lisa]

well i have finished book, good author but very different reading. Think stick to my amish :)

[Rachel]

I felt that Ann H. Gabhart's novels were more like historical novels than Amish ones, more confused on the history of the period and the history of the Shaker movement than evoking the feeling of the community as Amish novels do. The Outsider was a very sad book to read, especially if you didn't know much about the Shakers and their beliefs before reading the book - I was shocked too! I think I might try the second in the series sometime as the first was an interesting book, but definitely not Amish fiction.

Barbara Ann - It was such a cute, fun book! Definitely aimed at 7 - 10 year olds, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it, it reminded me of a mixture between Judy Blume's Fudge series and Beverly Clearly's Ramona books. How old are your girls?

[Joy]

Joyce wrote: "I just started reading The Redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis. So far it good, just like all her other books. :)"

finsihed it, not a romance, keeps you intrested with a good ending.;)

[Barbara]

Rachel wrote: "Barbara Ann - It was such a cute, fun book! Definitely aimed at 7 - 10 year olds, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it, it reminded me of a mixture between Judy Blume's Fudge series and Beverly Clearly's Ramona books. How old are your girls?"

They're in college together -- 22 and 21, but sometimes they fight like 5-6 year olds. I'll have to look it up.

[Rachel]

Barbara Ann wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Barbara Ann - It was such a cute, fun book! Definitely aimed at 7 - 10 year olds, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it, it reminded me of a mixture between Judy Blume's Fudge series and..."

It might teach them a lesson or two, you never know! ;)

[Karen]

Lisa wrote: "Not sure where this fits but i am reading the Outsider by ann Gabhart it is a Shaker series, i have asked some questions b4 about this series. so i thought i would venture out and read this series..."

I have read some other Shaker books by Deborah Woodworth, mysteries with Sister Rose that I have enjoyed a lot, I felt a little more sympathy for the Shakers from her books, although there were some unlikeable Shakers in her books also.

[Barbara]

I hadn't heard of Deborah Woodworth but the series sounds interesting. Our library has the fifth & sixth in the series.


Karen -- Do they need to be read in order?

[Kristy]

I just finished reading Anna's Gift by Emma Miller

[Lisa]

in Shakers series by Ann Gabhart it is not a continuing series? I went and looked at the Believer thinking it was going to continue on about Gaberiella and Doc. Am i correct w/ this ?? Has anybody read whole series. Yes book one Outsider was a very sad book to me also Rachel

[Lorie]

Lisa it is considered The Shaker Series but I have read several and they are about different characters and places.

[Lorie]

I am startingOperation Bonnet. I tried to read the first chapter last night but I guess I was tired because I could not get into it.

[Lisa]

TX Lorie

[Rachel]

Lorie wrote: "I am startingOperation Bonnet. I tried to read the first chapter last night but I guess I was tired because I could not get into it."

I've just started this one as well this morning. Not really as pulled into it as I often am when I start a book, but it's definitely a fun read. I'm intrigued to see where it goes as I'm just about to start the fifth chapter.

[Paula-O]

I read Ann Gabhart's shaker series books and it really is a different type then ones I usually read, not sure if I believe that type of religon would be good - too many rules and too quite, hardly any talking allowed. the books had different characters in them not all the same in each one. I liked her as an author and her research into this grp but didnt care for the shakers way of life. I think Amish are much better in the way they share and help one another.

[Camille]

I'm with you Rachel. Trying to get pulled in myself, but I'm about 40% through. I want to see more of the Amish world!

[Karen]

Barbara Ann wrote: "I hadn't heard of Deborah Woodworth but the series sounds interesting. Our library has the fifth & sixth in the series.


Karen -- Do they need to be read in order?"

Its been a while since I read any of Woodworth's books, but I think it does help to read them in order as they have the same characters and it shows as you go along how the colony does downhill as time passes.

[Kav]

I just picked up Tricia Goyer's latest this weekend and am reading it. Love Marianna -- am in angst over who she should end up with though. How hard is it when an author creates two compelling heroes???!

[Camille]

I'm working on several books

I just finished Operation Bonnet: A Novel earlier today and am listening to Oceans Apart as I drive. I am also working on Fall from Pride. :)

[Kristy]

I recently read Oceans Apart by Karen Kingsbury.
Camille wrote: "I'm working on several books

I just finished Operation Bonnet: A Novel earlier today and am listening to Oceans Apart as I drive. I am also working on [book:Fall from..."

[Katie]

I just finished A Secret Identity by Gayle Roper yesterday. Have any of you read the trilogy?

[Rachel]

Kav wrote: "I just picked up Tricia Goyer's latest this weekend and am reading it. Love Marianna -- am in angst over who she should end up with though. How hard is it when an author creates two compelling hero..."

I know what you mean, it's not usual for it to be so hard to figure who the right guy for the heroine is, normally there's some sort of hint. Who are you rooting for? I like Ben, personally.

Still reading Operation Bonnet: A Novel by Kimberly Stuart, I think it really started to pick up for me about 1/3 of the way through.

[Jeanine]

What am I reading? Money got a little tight And I haven't been able to buy any new Amish books so I am reading from my TBR pile.

Currently that is "Between Sundays" by Karen Kingsbury

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Have a stack of library books to read, but right now I'm reading 'That Certain Spark' by Cathy Marie Hake. So far it's very good.

[Camille]

I'm loving Fall from Pride by Karen Harper. Has anyone else read this?

[Barbara]

Finished The Wedding Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini and started An Amish Wedding by Beth Wiseman

[Helen]

Hi Rachel,
Not sure how you are feeling about Wanda Brunsetter now as your oriigiinal post was written over a year ago but I wanted to comment on your opinion of Plain and Fancy.One of the reasons I love her books so much is the simplicity of them.They are just so restful!
With so much going on in the world today and people in real life not craving simplicity in their lives the way I do,I look forward to all of her books.
God bless,
Helen(grammea)
Please add me as a friend if you feel you can,I am looking for more Amish/Christian fiction lovers to "talk" to and share with

[Kristy]

I am reading the second book in the Psalms 23 Mystery series I Shall Not Want by Debbie Viguié. I am only on chapter 2 or 3.

[Camille]

I loved that book Kristy! Enjoy! Although I don't think it was as good as the first, but I loved it anyway!

[Diane U]

I am reading Rain Song by Alice J. Wisler for my neighborhood book club. It's free on Amazon if anyone is interested!

[Shaz]

I am currently reading by Wanda E. Brunstetter. I have had this on reserve with the library who have had the book on order and it has finally been processed.

[Shaz]

Diane U wrote: "I am reading Rain Song by Alice J. Wisler for my neighborhood book club. It's free on Amazon if anyone is interested!"

I have just download this book. Will be interested to know what you think of the book once you have read it.

[Camille]

I am almost 1/2 way through Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond. I have to admit, this is Christian fiction with some real spice! I'm very much enjoying this book!

[Barbara]

I've finished the first story in An Amish Wedding -- it's about Rose, Luke, and Rob in the hood! Another good story from Kelly Long. I can't wait to keep reading.

[Paula-O]

I am now reading the 3rd book of Beverly Lewis Rose triolgy "The Mercy" it is story of two sisters and choices they make in their amish life...

[Diane U]

Paula wrote: "I am now reading the 3rd book of Beverly Lewis Rose triolgy "The Mercy" it is story of two sisters and choices they make in their amish life..."

I just finished that series last week. I really enjoyed it!

[Paula-O]

Diane I have enjoyed reading her books too, she is really good amish writer. It is funny how you can read a series book one wait a little and get book two to read and pick up right where u left off, then book three much later and still I remember all the characters and go right back into story and read with joy anticipating the ending.

[Carolyn E]

I am currently reading The Girl's Guide to Homelessness by Brianna Karp. This is a non-fiction memoir of a young woman in her twenties, living in Orange County, California, who suddenly finds herself out of a job in February, 2009, and, unable to find another job, joins the ranks of the homeless. I am about half way through, and have found it both interesting and enlightening. I am having a hard time putting it down.

[Carolyn E]

I am not sure that The Girl's Guide to Homelessness by Brianna Karp fits the criteria for Amish or Christian fiction--for one thing, it is a non-fiction memoir, but it is well worth reading.

I have just finished reading this book and I absolutely loved it!! It is a delightful, yet frightening, memoir of what can happen to anyone who, through no fault of his own, suddenly finds himself unemployed and precariously close to becoming homeless.

Certainly, Brianna made a lot of mistakes along the way, but, like most of us, this was a totally new and unique experience for her; she did the best she could to cope with a desperate situation.

Brianna Karp is a very gifted writer, and I hope we will be hearing more from her. It would be nice to have a sequel to this book sometime in the future.

[Jeanine]

What I am reading this week is neither Amish or Christian fiction. I am posting this here just to keep in touch with this group. I am reading "The KnittingCircle" by Anna Hood. It's about a group of woman and why each one of them gets lost in knitting. I can relate to this story.

[Mary]

Ladies, I am new to this site and wasn't sure where I could post this. Does anyone have any Beverly Lewis books they can lend for the kindle? TIA

[Barbara]

I finished An Amish Wedding by Beth Wiseman and am now over 1/2 way through Falling to Pieces: A Quilt Shop Murder by Vannetta Chapman.

[Mary]

Can I borrow an Amish wedding if you have it for the kindle?

[Helen]

Oh jeanine,I had to comment on your current book,I love The Knitting Circle and actually have an autographed copy.Outside of Amish fiction Ann Hood is my favorite author!
I finished Plain Perfect,Plain Proposal and Plain Promise,now I just need to get hold of Plain Pursuit and I will have finished the series.
I can whole heartedly reccomend them as great reads!
God bless,
Helen(grammea)

[Rachel]

Helen, I loved the Daughters of the Promise series by Beth Wiseman - like you, I have one book left to go! I read the first three very quickly after each other as I loved the characters and Beth's style of writing.

Right now I'm busy reading books for university, so I'm on A Pacifist's War by Frances Partridge.

[Diane U]

I'm reading Lydia's Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter. I have been wanting to read this for quite some time now. It is also a stand alone book which is good because I did not want to get into a series before reading my Christmas books!

[Sarah]

I just ordered 3 new books online and I am soooo excited! A Christmas Singingby Cindy Woodsmall, Something Old by Dianne L. Christner, and The Crossroadby Beverly Lewis!

I might just order another one just for the fun of it. There's nothing like anticipating a package of books!