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Dec 04, 2013 06:31PM
@Debbie: Welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy it here. Feel free to nominate a book for next month.
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Hi there Debbie! Welcome to our little family of junkies! I must confess that I too became hooked on the genre with Beverly Lewis. It was after we moved away from the Lancaster area & I missed the clip-clop of buggies on our road.
Ooooh, Barbara Ann. That must have been a wonderful sound to hear everyday!
Natalie, thanks for the welcome. I will have to think about a book to nominate. Thanks for letting me know. I still have to get the "lay of the land" here!
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It was fun. I was always surprised by how much extra "traffic" we heard when the moon was full!
Hi Debbie and welcome! Reading anything interesting right now? I'm in the middle of Shelley Shepard Gray's 'Peace', which goes along with her Secrets of Crittenden County Series. I really enjoyed the series and this book is good so far, too.
I'm also in the process of writing, reviewing, and editing. :) It's a lot of work, but so worth it!
Blessings,
J. Spredemann
P.S. Do you have a favorite author?
Hi, I'm Cecelia Dowdy and I recently joined this group. I review Christian books on my blog. I've reviewed countless Amish (and other Plain sects) novels. The last Amish book that I read was
. I really enjoyed one of the novellas in this collection since it dealt with an overweight heroine. I don't see many overweight characters in Christian fiction. I reviewed the book here if interested: http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2013/12/...I've also research the Amish by visiting Lancaster County, PA. I even had dinner with an Amish woman and her family. I also featured a series on my blog - wondering why Amish fiction was so popular. I did this years ago, but, after taking a poll with several Amish authors - I came up with a list of reasons why Amish fiction is so appealing: http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2009/03/...
Which Amish titles and authors are you favorites?
Has anyone read Promise to Return? I see that it has lots of good reviews. I've always enjoyed Amish Fiction; but was reluctant to read this one because it seemed from the back of the book that Miriam may not remain Amish. Anytime a story is about someone leaving the Amish it just loses something in the story for me. I read Seasons by this same author and it however was wonderful. I felt like it was reading a true Amish experience.
Hello all, My name is Rowena from Texas. Last year I picked up a Amish fiction at Half Price Books and fell in love with it. I love the mystery books. I found some books by Amanda Flower that I want to read in the future. I read all of Linda Castillo and waiting for her new one in April to come out. I really didn't realize their were so many Amish mystery writers. They are really good and I love the series books too. Looking forward in meeting and talking with all of you.
I've really enjoyed Amanda Flower's books. Glad to have you here Rowena. Its good to have another Texan here.
Hi Rowena! Check out Vanetta Chapman. She writes Amish mysteries and they are good reading!!
Rowena another Amish mystery writer is P.L. Gaus. Also try Laura Bradford she has 2 Amish mystery books out. I personally enjoyed these.
Rowena,Whoopie Pie Bakers is mystery as is Single in Indiana. These are short-story volume serials, but the cost of all volumes comes out very close to the normal novel price of $7.99. The first volume of Whoopie Pie Bakers is free.
Hello all, Thanks for the great recommendations for me to read. I will check them out!! Thanks Rebecca. Glad to know their is another Texan as well. I'm so excited to find people that read what I like to read. I mention what I'm reading to friends and they are really not interested. Glad to be here!!
Hi Rowena! Nice to meet you. :)- Jenn
Hi, everyone! The third book in my YA Amish romance has been released. Forever is the last book in the Temptation trilogy. Check it out and see if love is enough for Noah, an Amish boy and Rose an 'English' girl. You can see reviews on my Karen Ann Hopkins FB page. Thanks!
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Welcome Jenna -- you came to the right place for your Amish fiction cravings! If you would also drop over to another discussion under "Off the Topic" and go to "Blanket the Globe" and check in. We love to see where our members are around the world. Thank you and again, welcome.
P.S. Anyone else who hasn't added your state (or country if you're outside the U.S.) please drop by too.
Hi,my name is Jim and I live in Jacksonville, FL. I am originally from MD and have visited the Amish communities in PA and MD many times. I am a big fan of Amish mystery authors such as Amanda Flower, Vanetta Chapman, Shelley Shepard Gray and P.L. Gaus.
Rowena wrote: "Hello all, My name is Rowena from Texas. Last year I picked up a Amish fiction at Half Price Books and fell in love with it. I love the mystery books. I found some books by Amanda Flower that I wan..."I loved all the books by Amanda Flower. She also has a couple of Amish books she wrote with the pen name Isabella Alan which are good too.
James wrote: "Hi,my name is Jim and I live in Jacksonville, FL. I am originally from MD and have visited the Amish communities in PA and MD many times. I am a big fan of Amish mystery authors ..."Hi Jim. Welcome to the group! I've enjoyed Shelley Shepard Gray's books, but have not read the others. I hope to read Vanetta Chapman's books before too long.
Blessings,
J. Spredemann
Thanks I will check out Amanda Flower books for sure!Always nice to know what others are reading and if you need to check out another author!!
Rowena
Hope you enjoy Amish fiction as much as I do Kaylin. Welcome.
Hi, I am new to the group and just realized I should say hello to everyone! I have been reading Amish fiction since I read a book by Beverly Lewis many many years ago. I love the community and the way they take care of each other. Hi Kaylin, we are new together! Blessings!
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Hi Sharon & Kaylin! Welcome to the "family" - I hope you make yourself at home and join in on any the the many topics taking place. Happy reading to you both.
Hello Kaylin and Sharon. Welcome to our group. I'm on here not as often as others but weekly anyway. Its a great group and glad you have joined us.
Hi My name is Missy. I am just starting to read Amish books and I am looking forward to starting the books for May!
@Kaylin; Welcome to the group. Sorry I am late in saying this. Feel free to nominate a book at some point when you feel more comfortable here.
@Rowena and Sharon: Welcome. The nominations for June are open if you feel inclined to pick a book.
@Missy: Welcome. I hope you enjoy the group reads. Beverly Lewis is also a good choice even though her books isn't one of the featured reads this month. Even though the author said that
can be read separately from the earlier mystery in Indiaina since it's a different series, I would start with either
,
, and
, or
,
, and
, just so your used to Chapman's writing style.
Hello! My name is Toni, I am new to Goodreads and I have been a fan of Amish fiction for many years. I grew up in Ohio near the large Amish community there. The first Amish fiction author I read was Beverly Lewis and I have read nearly all of her books.I recently finished four books by Vanetta Chapman and have just received
from the library. I look forward to reading and discussing with the group.
Toni wrote: "Hello! My name is Toni, I am new to Goodreads and I have been a fan of Amish fiction for many years. I grew up in Ohio near the large Amish community there. The first Amish fiction author I read..."Hi Toni! Welcome to the group! Originally from California, I recently moved to Amish country in Southern Indiana.
I don't know if you've read any of my books before, but I love to meet new readers. You can find my Amazon author page here: http://www.amazon.com/J.E.B.-Spredema...
By the grace of God, Amazon readers have rated my books (14 in all) an average of 4.6 STARS! My book, An Unforgivable Secret (Amish Secrets - Book 1), was nominated in the Best of Amish Fiction category here on Goodreads. I hope YOU will love my books as well!
Be sure to pick up a FREE copy of Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2). Here's the link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Many Blessings and nice to meet you!
Jenn S.
Hello Everyone, I am new to the message board but not new to Amish fiction. Shockingly, I have not read any books by Beverly Lewis.
I am currently reading Marta Perry's (I saw that she posts in this group) series "Pleasant Valley" I believe I am on the las of the original set and then I picked up an additional book from the library that seems to e a supplement.
I hope to see what lively discussions can be garnered on this site.
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I am new to the message board but not new to Amish fiction..."
Welcome to the group Heather! I hope you feel comfortable here and jump in with our monthly reads.
Hello, first time on the message board. Looking forward to meeting other Amish fiction lovers!
Hi everyone.I have been enjoying Amish Fiction for years.I live near the world's largest Amish community here in Ohio and the first Amish stories I read were books that I picked up in an Amish shop when visiting their community.I bought several titles by Mary Christner Borntrager,then I went to my library and got several by Beverly Lewis,and my favorites are by Beth Wiseman,Amy Clipson,Mary Ellis,Shelly Shepard Gray,Marta Perry,Cindy Woodsmall,and Dale Cramer.There are still several authors that have been around for awhile that I want to try such as Jerry S. Eicher,Suzanne Woods Fisher,Patricia Davids,Tricia Goyer and Kim Vogel Sawyer[whose wonderful Sommerfield Mennonite trilogy,I loved].
However,I am extremely leery of all the 'new' authors trying to 'cash-in' on the popularity of Amish Fiction who know very little to nothing about the Amish and write books that do not portray true Amish in any way,some of these books are even borderline erotica!
I caution everyone to be wary of any 'Amish' book by an author not known for Christian or Amish fiction,or unknown authors,and be sure to read the 1-2 star reviews,which usually tell that the book is in no way an honest portrayal of the Amish!
C be sure to check out Linda Byler's books. My opinion she writes wonderful Amish fiction; the best!!
Christy wrote: "C be sure to check out Linda Byler's books. My opinion she writes wonderful Amish fiction; the best!!"Hey thanks,hers look good,will check her out!
I forgot to mention I also loved the book
One of the best,and most fun,Amish-themed romances I have ever read,even though it is also a 'coming of age' story.
and nonfiction info on the Amish culture~
Amish Society by John A. Hostetler
The Amish of Lancaster County by Donald B. Kraybill and Daniel Rodriguez
House Calls and Hitching Posts: Stories from Dr. Elton Lehman's career among the Amish by Dorcas Hoover
Christy wrote: "C be sure to check out Linda Byler's books. My opinion she writes wonderful Amish fiction; the best!!"Christy: You're right about Linda Byler's books. I read the first two books in the "Lancaster Burning" series and loved them. However, I understand that Byler's publisher, Good Books in Intercourse, PA, has gone out of business. So the third book in this series, The Witnesses, scheduled for release on March 28, 2014, has not yet been published. Do you, or does anyone else out there, have any idea what has happened to this book? I really would like to know how this ends, or who the culprit was. (And I know that there are a number of other readers out there who would also like to know.)
I would appreciate any information anyone may have regarding the status of this book.
You are right it was not published. The last I read about they were waiting on another publisher to pick it up. She also had a Christmas read scheduled for this year; but unfortunately it to was cancelled. I read articles from her in the Connection magazine; but so far all I read was she was still waiting to hear. I also have the first two in Lancaster Burning and hopefully one day it will be resolved.
Christy: Thanks for the info. I hope she will soon be able to get the book published. I did notice that Simon & Schuster listed Linda Byler as one of their authors, but I have not been able to get any info from them either. (Their response was to add me to their mailing list.)
Carolyn E wrote: "Christy: Thanks for the info. I hope she will soon be able to get the book published. I did notice that Simon & Schuster listed Linda Byler as one of their authors, but I have not been able to get ..."Goodness as many publishers are putting out Amish fiction,hopefully it won't be long before she is picked up by one. :]
Christy: You're right. There are many publishers of Amish fiction out there, but I don't remember Simon & Schuster as being one of them. Guess we will just have to wait and see what happens next.
Gals, if you like light Amish romance, please try my LOVE SONG FOR LOUELLEN, http://www.amazon.com/Loves-Snyder-Co.... Thanks a bunch. Author Marsha Hubler
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