Introductions

[Heather]

Thank you J.

[Andrea]

Hi Everyone!

I've JUST started reading an Amish book called Temptations by Karen Ann Hopkins. I'm 27 and getting back into reading. So far I'm on chapter 3 and it's a book that each character has its own chapter. Like it alternates sides. There's only 2 main characters. Rose and Noah. I love books like that. I have the 2nd book that I'm going to read after the first book and I have also saved some other Amish books to read on here. I'm not Amish but I'm Pennsylvania Dutch.

[Diane U]

Andrea, welcome to the group!

[Andrea]

Diane U wrote: "Andrea, welcome to the group!"

Thanks Diane!

[Andrea]

Wow! Only one person welcomed me??? :( I guess not a lot of people are on here.

[Lorie]

Welcome Andrea, just been busy with summer and I have all 4 kids right now while school is out. I like Amish cookbooks too. There are a lot of really nice people on here including some authors so I hope you enjoy.

[Phyllis]

I'm sorry, Andrea. You are certainly welcome. I guess we have been too busy reading. LOL

[Heather]

Andrea,
Welcome.

[J.E.B.]

Yep, we must've been sleeping, reading, or in my case writing! Forgive us ;) Welcome to the group! (And if you get chance, check out my books.) J.E.B. Spredemann

[Andrea]

thanks everyone! I wasn't sure if this group was inactive or not lol. and I forgive you all :)

[J.E.B.]

Andrea wrote: "thanks everyone! I wasn't sure if this group was inactive or not lol. and I forgive you all :)"

Denki ;)

[Janice]

Hi All
I am Janice & live in the UK, i been reading a lot just lately as wanted to try to finish all my Amish books as i have just got a Kindle so starting to read on there
I have 1 book to read which is Brides of Webster County it a 4-1 book
I am reading The Quilters Son: Liam's Choice on the Kindle & enjoying it & am halfway through it
Being in the UK i find we don't get many Amish books in the Library & even offers on Amazon are not as good on the UK one even found in once case a free book on the USA site wasn't even on the UK site this wasn't a Amish book, a friend tried to lend me a book on the kindle again she in the USA so it couldn't work
Hugs Janice

[J.E.B.]

Hi Janice! Welcome :)

[Janice]

Thanks
Hugs Janice

J. wrote: "Hi Janice! Welcome :)"

[Barbara]

Welcome to our group Janice!

[Janice]

Thanks Barbara Ann
Hugs Janice

[Andrea]

Welcome Janice! :)

[Janice]

Thank you Andrea
Hugs Janice

Andrea wrote: "Welcome Janice! :)"

[Diane U]

Welcome Janice!

[Janice]

Thank you Diane U
Hugs Janice

Diane U wrote: "Welcome Janice!"

[Margitte]

Janice Aitkens wrote: "Hi All
I am Janice & live in the UK, i been reading a lot just lately as wanted to try to finish all my Amish books as i have just got a Kindle so starting to read on there
I have 1 book to read wh..."

Hi Janice, I am new too, but just want to say welcome to you as well.

[Janice]

Hi Margitte
I just got a kindle so am in the process of selling my books that i have read & will just use the kindle less space lol
Where about in the UK are you, i am in Northamptonshire
Hugs Janice

Margitte wrote: "Janice Aitkens wrote: "Hi All
I am Janice & live in the UK, i been reading a lot just lately as wanted to try to finish all my Amish books as i have just got a Kindle so starting to read on there
I..."

[Margitte]

Janice Aitkens wrote: "Hi Margitte
I just got a kindle so am in the process of selling my books that i have read & will just use the kindle less space lol
Where about in the UK are you, i am in Northamptonshire
Hugs Ja..."

Hi Janice, I am in South Africa! Lolol. Thanks for the friends invite! I hope you write longish reviews that I can enjoy :-)) I am following your reviews now. I hope to receive some Amish books when I join NetGalley. But will also buy online in pdf format.

[Janice]

I didn't realise you was in South Africa, i been read books but now i will get what i want on the kindle, i am waiting at present as it my birthday soon so will see what i get there before i buy any lol
Hugs Janice

Margitte wrote: "Janice Aitkens wrote: "Hi Margitte
I just got a kindle so am in the process of selling my books that i have read & will just use the kindle less space lol
Where about in the UK are you, i am in No..."

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I'm Vicky. I live in Washington State. I just started reading more Amish fiction. I use to read a variety of genres but have been reading more lighter type books lately. I like Amish fiction as well as historical fiction. I also will sometimes read cozy mysteries and light romance (Robyn Carr, Nora Roberts, Debbie Macomber.) I just sometimes need a change so I don't like to read all of one type of genre.

[J.E.B.]

Vicky wrote: "I'm Vicky. I live in Washington State. I just started reading more Amish fiction. I use to read a variety of genres but have been reading more lighter type books lately. I like Amish fiction as..."

Welcome Vicky!

[Janice]

Welcome Vicky i have only join this pass week or so i also read Amish fiction plus i also enjoy romantic time travel
Hugs Janice


Vicky wrote: "I'm Vicky. I live in Washington State. I just started reading more Amish fiction. I use to read a variety of genres but have been reading more lighter type books lately. I like Amish fiction as..."

[Barbara]

Welcome Vicky!

To all our new members - there's a thread called "Blanket the Globe" where we've been trying to see what states or countries for non-US friends, we all live in. If you would like to drop over...

[Janice]

Thanks Barbara Ann
Hugs Janice

Barbara Ann wrote: "Welcome Vicky!

To all our new members - there's a thread called "Blanket the Globe" where we've been trying to see what states or countries for non-US friends, we all live in. If you would like t..."

[Janice]

Can't seem to find the thread you called "Blanket the Globe"
Hugs Janice

[Barbara]

Janice Aitkens wrote: "Can't seem to find the thread you called "Blanket the Globe"
Hugs Janice"

It's sometimes hard to find -- it's under "Off Topic"

[Janice]

Thanks i did find it in the end
Hugs Janice

Barbara Ann wrote: "Janice Aitkens wrote: "Can't seem to find the thread you called "Blanket the Globe"
Hugs Janice"

It's sometimes hard to find -- it's under "Off Topic""

[Rachel]

Hi, I'm Rachel from Sussex, UK. I'm looking forward to reading more Amish fiction and joining in with conversations :)

[J.E.B.]

Welcome, Rachel! Nice to meet you. :)

[Carolyn E]

Rachel: Welcome to our group. I highly recommend our book for August, The Secret by Beverly Lewis, if you haven't already read it. I am planning to re-read it as it has been quite a while since I read it the first time.

[J.E.B.]

Carolyn E wrote: "Rachel: Welcome to our group. I highly recommend our book for August, The Secret by Beverly Lewis, if you haven't already read it. I am planning to re-read it as it has been quite a while since I ..."

Carolyn E. - I really enjoyed that series as well. It's worth a re-read. :)

[Rachel]

Hi J and Carolyn :) Thanks for the welcome. I have just downloaded The Secret to read in August and am looking forward to it, it'll be my first group read as well :)

[Brittany]

Welcome, Rachel! We look forward to having you join in on the Group Read! ^.^

[Barbara]

Welcome to our group Rachel.

[Natalie]

Last night while I was asleep I got an idea for a new book. I'm a little nervous since I've not written in awhile. This book will be about a woman, (not sure of her name, age, hair color, complexion, ethnicity, etc.), who wants to become either New Order Amish or Conservative Mennonite. I would not mind title suggestions and name suggestions for the main character. I am also up for a critique on how realistic a story about a modern woman turning "Plain" sound to all of you. I haven't even told my parents about this.

[Carolyn E]

Natalie: I second Jodie's comment--Go for it!! I would love to read such a story, especially if it were fairly realistic. I would love to think that it might be possible, even for me, to become "New Order Amish" if I so desired. (I don't remember reading Plain and Fancy. I think I will have to check it out.)

[Natalie]

@Jodie: Thanks for the support. I told my mom about it. She seemed a little surprise.

[Natalie]

@Carolyn E: Thanks.

[Natalie]

I have started my new story. I am about a page and a half in. I will keep you posted. Any title title recommendations? These would appreciated.

[Rachel]

I would suggest figuring out the title after you're done. To me, some of the most meaningful titles are those that are drawn from a particular meaningful phrase in the novel.

[Carolyn E]

Natalie, I wish I could suggest a title, but I have virtually no creative imagination for such things. Rachel's suggestion of figuring out the title after you're done sounds good.

I am absolutely in awe of anyone who even attempts to write a book, or even a short story. In fact, there's a thought--I notice more and more short stories coming out in the form of e-books. Anyway, good luck; I hope it works out for you.

[Linda]

Hello everyone! I am excited to be a part of this group. I love the Amish! I live among them and many are my neighbors. I have read all of the Beverly Lewis books. I own all of her books. I also have many Wanda Brunstetter books. Always looking to try some new authors as well. Can't wait to see what we read next!
Linda

[J.E.B.]

Linda wrote: "Hello everyone! I am excited to be a part of this group. I love the Amish! I live among them and many are my neighbors. I have read all of the Beverly Lewis books. I own all of her books. I also ha..."

Glad to have you here, Linda! Hope you enjoy the group :)

[Linda]

Hi J! Nice to meet you.

[Diane]

Hello everyone. Thank you for including me in this group. I love reading Amish books since they are "clean" books (no bad language, no sexual inuendos, etc.). I also have read all of the Beverly Lewis books but now I am looking for other Amish style authors. If you could help me find some I would appreciate it. Thank you and have a wonderfully blessed day.