Group Reads

[Barbara]

Here's the complete list of what we have read as a group from 2010 through 2023.

How books are chosen: On the 1st of the month we begin nominations for the following month's read. We close voting on the 14th and randomly select one book from the suggestions. This gives us enough time to find a copy of the book before the next month begins so that we can all start reading at the same time! Joining the Group Reads chats is purely optional and you can skip a month if you're too busy or not interested in a book.

2023
01 -- An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn by Debra Torres & Tracy Fredrychowski
02 -- An Amish Winter by Vannetta Chapman & Carrie Lighte
03 -- Return to the Big Valley by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter
04 -- Leaving Lancaster (Legacy of Lancaster, #1) by Kate Lloyd
05 -- The Bishop's Daughter by Patricia Davids
06 -- The Amish Sweet Shop by Emma Miller
07 -- Beneath the Summer Sun (Every Amish Season, #2) by Nancy Irvin
08 -- Sweet as Honey (The Honeybee Sisters #1) by Jennifer Beckstrand
09 -- Toxic Toffee (Amish Candy Shop Mystery #4) by Amanda Flower
10 -- The Beginning by Beverly Lewis
11 -- Amish White Christmas Pie by Wanda Brunstetter
12 -- The Scent of Cherry Blossoms (Apple Ridge, #4) by Cindy Woodsmall

2022
01 -- An Amish Second Christmas by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Tricia Goyer, Ruth Reid
02 -- Premeditated Peppermint (Amish Candy Shop Mystery #3) by Amanda Flower
03 -- An Amish Cookie Club Courtship (The Amish Cookie Club #3) by Sarah Price
04 -- A Springtime Heart (The Promise Glen #2) by Marta Perry
05 -- Banished (The Long Road Home #1) by Linda Byler
06 -- A Churn for the Worse (An Amish Mystery #5) by Laura Bradford
07 -- Christmas at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #2) by Charlotte Hubbard
08 -- Shelter in the Storm (Johns Mill Amish Romance #1) by Laurel Blount
09 -- A Lancaster Family Secret by Kate Lloyd
10 -- The Bake Shop (Amish Marketplace #1) by Amy Clipston
11 -- Anything But Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher
12 -- An Amish Christmas Promise (Green Mountain Blessings #1) by Jo Ann Brown

2021
01 -- An Amish Cookie Club Christmas (The Amish Cookie Club, #2) by Sarah Price
02 -- Lethal Licorice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #2) by Amanda Flower
03 -- A Simple Vow (Simple Gifts, #1) by Charlotte Hubbard
04 -- Upon a Spring Breeze (Every Amish Season, #1) by Kelly Irvin
05 -- An Amish Singing: Four Stories by Amy Clipston
06 -- Suspendered Sentence (An Amish Mystery #4) by Laura Bradford
07 -- The Brides of the Big Valley by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter
08 -- An Amish Christmas Bakery by Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin
09 -- The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis
10 -- A Picture of Love (The Amish Inn, #1) by Beth Wiseman
11 -- A Christmas Home (The Promise Glen #1) by Marta Perry
12 -- A Horse for Elsie by Linda Byler

2020
01 -- The Amish Cookie Club (The Amish Cookie Club, #1) by Sarah Price
02 -- Shunned and Dangerous (An Amish Mystery, #3) by Laura Bradford
03 -- Winter Wheat (At Home in Pennsylvania Amish Country, #1) by Karen Anna Vogel
04 -- Child of Mine by Beverly Lewis
05 -- Caroline's Secret (Wells Landing #1) by Amy Lillard
06 -- Amish Generation: Four Stories by Kathleen Fuller
07 -- Arms of Mercy (Amish Mercies #2) by Ruth Reid
08 -- The Christmas Visitor (Amish of Prince Edward Island #0.5) by Amy Grochowski
09 -- Thursday's Bride by Patricia Johns
10 -- Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #1) by Charlotte Hubbard
11 -- An Amish Christmas Love: Four Stories by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, Ruth Reid
12 -- Amish Christmas Twins by Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, Loree Lough

2019
01 -- Secret Sister: An Amish Christmas Tale by Sarah Price
02 -- Abiding Mercy (Amish Mercies #1) by Ruth Reid
03 -- The Wish by Beverly Lewis
04 -- Assaulted Caramel (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #1) by Amanda Flower
05 -- The Amish Inn: Amish Romance (The Amish of Hope Valley, #1) by Emma Schwartz
06 -- Spring's Renewal (Seasons of Sugarcreek, #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
07 -- A Stranger's Gift (Women of Pinecraft, #1) by Anna Schmidt
08 -- The Christmas Remedy by Cindy Woodsmall
09 -- Assaulted Pretzel (An Amish Mystery, #2) by Laura Bradford
10 -- Firestorm (Amish of Mackinac County #1) by Laura V. Hilton
11 -- Amish Triplets for Christmas by Carrie Lighte
12 -- Sarah's Christmas Miracle by Mary Ellis

2018
01 -- Amish Girl's Christmas (Amish Foster Girls, #1) by Samantha Price
02 -- The Amish Widow by Katie Fisher
03 -- Gabriel's Bride (Clover Ridge, #3) by Amy Lilliard
04 -- Love Still Stands (New Hope Amish, #1) by Kelly Irvin
05 -- The Haven (Stoney Ridge Seasons, #2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
06 -- The Cherished Quilt (Amish Heirloom, #3) by Amy Clipston
07 -- Joshua's Mission (Plain & Simple Miracles, #2) by Vannetta Chapman
08 -- An Amish Blessing (An Amish Romance Inspired By A Beloved Bible Story, #1) by J.E.B. Spredemann
09 -- Hearse and Buggy (An Amish Mystery #1) by Laura Bradford
10 -- Mattie's Pledge (Journey to Pleasant Prairie, #2) by Jan Drexler
11 -- An Amish Harvest by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Amy Clipston, and Vannetta Chapman
12 -- The Angel of Forest Hill by Cindy Woodsmall

2017
01 -- Hannah's Choice (Journey to Pleasant Prairie, #1) by Jan Drexler
02 -- Apple of His Eye (Amish Pie, #1) by Kelly Caldwell
03 -- The Keeper (Stoney Ridge Seasons, #1) by Suzanne Fisher Woods
04 -- The Atonement by Beverly Lewis
05 -- Herb of Grace (Healing Grace, #1) by Ruth Reid
06 -- The Silent Order by Melanie Dobson
07 -- Katie's Choice (Clover Ridge, #2) by Amy Lilliard
08 -- The Courtship Basket (Amish Heirloom, #2) by Amy Clipston
09 -- Paradise Valley (Daughters of Caleb Bender, #1) by Jerry Eicher
10 -- Anna's Healing (Plain & Simple Miracles, #1) by Vannetta Chapman
11 -- Northkill (Northkill Amish, #1) by Bob Hostetler
12 -- Christmas in Apple Ridge: Three-in-One Collection: The Sound of Sleigh Bells, The Christmas Singing, The Dawn of Christmas by Cindy Woodsmall

2016
01 -- Change of Heart (Keepsake Pocket Quilt, #1) by Molly Jebber
02 -- The Imposter (Bishop's Family, #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
03 -- A Widow's Hope (Miller Family, #1) by Mary Ellis
04 -- An Empty Cup by Sarah Price
05 -- The Forgotten Recipe (Amish Heirloom, #1) by Amy Clipston
06 -- Heart in Hand (Stitches in Time, #3) by Barbara Cameron
07 -- Fire in the Night (Lancaster Burning, #1) by Linda Byler
08 -- The Outcast (a modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter) by Jolina Petersheim
09 -- Her Brother's Keeper (Amish Secrets, #1) by Beth Wiseman
10 -- Saving Gideon (Clover Ridge, #1) by Amy Lillard
11 -- An Amish Wedding by Beth Wiseman
12 -- Amish Christmas at North Star by Cindy Woodsmall

2015
01 -- An Unexpected Match (Between Two Worlds, #1) by Gayle Roper
02 -- Reckless Heart by Amy Clipston
03 -- First Impressions: An Amish Tale of Pride and Prejudice (Amish Classics, #1) by Sarah Price
04 -- The Promise Box (Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors, #2) by Tricia Goyer
05 -- The Love Letters by Beverly Lewis
06 -- The Amish Midwife (Women of Lancaster County, #1) by Mindy Starns Clark
07 -- The Heart's Journey (Stitches in Time, #2) by Barbara Cameron
08 -- A Hidden Life (Amish Quilt, #2) by Adina Senft
09 -- Minding Molly (Courtships of Lancaster County, #3) by Leslie Gould
10 -- Wonderful Lonesome (Amish Turns of Time, #1) by Olivia Newport
11 -- The Forgiven (Keepers of the Promise, #1)by Marta Perry
12 -- The Christmas Cradle by Charlotte Hubbard

2014
01 -- A Promise of Hope (Kauffman Amish Bakery, #2) by Amy Clipston
02 -- The Memory Jar (Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors, #1) by Tricia Goyer
03 -- Adoring Addie (Courtships of Lancaster County, #2) by Leslie Gould
04 -- Plain Jayne (Plain and Simple, #1) by Hillary Manton Lodge
05 -- Murder Simply Brewed (Amish Village Mystery, #1) by Vannetta Chapman
06 -- Winter's Awakening (Seasons of Sugarcreek, #1) by Shelley Shepard Gray
07 -- Her Restless Heart (Stitches in Time, #1) by Barbara Cameron
08 -- The Narrow Path by Gail Sattler
09 -- The Wounded Heart (Amish Quilt, #1) by Adina Senft
10 -- A Simple Winter (Seasons of Lancaster, #1) by Rosalind Lauer
11 -- The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain (Ice Mountain, #1) by Kelly Long
12 -- An Amish Country Christmas (Seasons of the Heart, #3.5) by Charlotte Hubbard

2013
01 -- Accidentally Amish (Valley of Choice, #1) by Olivia Newport
02 -- Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, #1) by Beth Wiseman
03 -- Annie's Truth (Touch of Grace, #1) by Beth Shriver
04 -- Rachel's Secret (Riverhaven Years, #1) by B.J. Hoff
05 -- Katie Opens Her Heart (Emma Raber's Daughter, #1) by Jerry S. Eicher
06 -- Courting Cate (Courtships of Lancaster County, #1) by Leslie Gould
07 -- A Harvest of Hearts (Amish of Seymour County, #2) by Laura V. Hilton
08 -- In Plain View (Valley of Choice, #2) by Olivia Newport
09 -- The Bridesmaid (Home to Hickory Hollow, #2) by Beverly Lewis
10 -- When the Heart Cries (Sisters of the Quilt, #1) by Cindy Woodsmall
11 -- An Amish Christmas: December in Lancaster County by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Barbara Cameron, Kelly Long
12 -- Upon A Winter's Night (Home Valley, #4) by Karen Harper

2012
01 -- Hannah's Journey (Amish Brides of Celery Fields, #1) by Anna Schmidt
02 -- A Wedding Quilt for Ella (Little Valley, #1) by Jerry S. Eicher
03 -- The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets, #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
04 -- Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio by Serena B. Miller
05 -- Patchwork Dreams (Amish of Seymour County, #1) by Laura V. Hilton
06 -- Missing (Secrets of Crittenden County, #1) by Shelley Shepard Gray
07 -- Abby Finds Her Calling (Home at Cedar Creek, #1) by Naomi King
08 -- The Fiddler (Home to Hickory Hollow, #1) by Beverly Lewis
09 -- Almost Amish by Kathryn Cushman
10 -- An Amish Family Reunion (Miller Family, #4) by Mary Ellis
11 -- The Christmas Quilt (Brides of Amish Country, #5) by Patricia Davids
12 -- An Amish Gift: A Novel by Cynthia Keller

2011
01 -- Sarah's Garden (Patch of Heaven, #1) by Kelly Long
02 -- Dark Harvest (Maplecreek, #1) by Karen Harper
03 -- Secrets of Harmony Grove by Mindy Starns Clark
04 -- The Outsider (Shaker series, #1) by Ann H. Gabhart
05 -- The Shunning (Heritage of Lancaster County, #1) by Beverly Lewis
06 -- Abigail's New Hope (Wayne County, #1) by Mary Ellis
07 -- A Gift of Grace (Kauffman Amish Bakery, #1) by Amy Clipston
08 -- Beside Still Waters (Big Sky, #1) by Tricia Goyer
09 -- The Journey (Kentucky Brothers, #1) by Wanda E. Brunstetter
10 -- Operation Bonnet: A Novel by Kimberly Stuart
11 -- The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall
12 -- An Amish Christmas by Cynthia Keller

2010
10 -- Hide In Plain Sight (Three Sisters Inn, #1) by Marta Perry
11 -- A Time to Love (Quilts of Lancaster County, #1) by Barbara Cameron
12 -- A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman

[Natalie]

@Barbara Ann: Can I nominate next month even though we've not read anything by Dianne Christner yet?

[Barbara]

Natalie wrote: "@Barbara Ann: Can I nominate next month even though we've not read anything by Dianne Christner yet?"

A group read is one of the best ways to try out a new author! I forgot about Christmas in July for next month. Thanks for the reminder. Maybe a cool weather read will make us feel cooler!

[Nancy]

I'd like to suggest another group read. The Cherished Quilt, or The Letters, or Somewhere to Belong? Do any of those sound interesting to you all?
The Cherished Quilt
The Letters: A Novel
Somewhere to Belong

[Jazmyne]

Is this still going on?

[Barbara]

JG wrote: "Is this still going on?"

Yes, JG, it is. We have had a monthly read since 2010. The complete list is a couplle enteries back.

On April 1 we will post "Nominate May's Group Read", please post your nomination -- we're always glad to have more suggestions.

[Barbara]

Our list of group reads is too large to be updated any further so I'm going to remove 2024 from the previous list so that we can keep going. Please do check previous years before making a nomination or check the bookshelf where you can sort by author or title.

2024
01 -- A Plain and Sweet Christmas Romance Collection by Jerry S. Eicher, Lauralee Bliss, Ramona K. Cecil, Dianne Christner, Melanie Dobson, Olivia Newport, Claire Sanders, Anna Schmidt, Rachael O. Phillips
02 -- Love's Dwelling (Amish Blessing #1) by Kelly Irvin
03 -- Promise to Return (The Promise of Sunrise #1) by Elizabeth Byler Younts
04 -- Emma's Amish Faith Tested (The Amish Women of Lawrence County #1) by Tracy Fredrychowski
05 -- The Quilt Room Secret (The Heart of the Amish #3) by Lisa Jones Baker
06 -- A Bee in Her Bonnet (The Honeybee Sisters #2) by Jennifer Beckstrand
07 -- Amish Front Porch Stories: 18 Short Tales of Simple Faith and Wisdom by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter
08 -- A Is for Amish (Amish ABCs #1) by Shelley Shepard Gray
09 -- Marshmallow Malice (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #5) by Amanda Flower
10 -- An Amish Harvest (The Amish Bachelors, #1) by Patricia Davids
11 -- The Farm Stand (Amish Marketplace, #2) by Amy Clipston
12 -- The Christmas Admirer by Laura V. Hilton

2025
01 -- Like a Bee to Honey (The Honeybee Sisters, #3) by Jennifer Beckstrand
02 -- Hannah Grace (Daughters of Jacob Kane, #1) by Sharlene MacLaren
03 -- Piecing It All Together (Plain Patterns, #1) by Leslie Gould
04 -- Lemon Drop Dead (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #6) by Amanda Flower
05 -- An Amish Easter Wish (Green Mountain Blessings, #2) by Jo Ann Brown
06 -- The Heirloom (The Heritage of Lancaster County #0.5) by Beverly Lewis
07 -- An Amish Christmas Match (Sweetbrier Creek, #1) by Winnie Griggs
08 -- B Is for Bonnet (Amish ABCs #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
09 -- Green Pastures (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #1) by Patricia Johns
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