tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post6659747509176492317..comments2023-11-02T04:28:45.204-05:00Comments on The Luces: new materialAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158758540068580482noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-52597448320864701402009-04-13T16:46:00.000-05:002009-04-13T16:46:00.000-05:00Angie, I'm so glad you wrote this post. Now I hav...Angie, I'm so glad you wrote this post. Now I have lots of good recommendations for things to read. Let me know when you finish The Shack. I want to discuss it.Brandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-54408649972728018292009-04-06T16:22:00.000-05:002009-04-06T16:22:00.000-05:00I just finished a GREAT piece of historical fictio...I just finished a GREAT piece of historical fiction called The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society...it is post WWII and it is fabulous! I also adore Twilight...:-) <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Amy in NCread2kdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183043186096953465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-38762130973560394082009-04-06T12:11:00.000-05:002009-04-06T12:11:00.000-05:001st I have to agree with everyone else about Karen...1st I have to agree with everyone else about Karen Kingsbury as I think I have read and own all of her books. But I just finished Appomattox Saga Book 1 by Gilbert Morris and it is fiction based on the Civil war and is 3 books in one. I am waiting for book 2.Pat N Flhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093116422058151714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-41726524617232796482009-04-05T21:37:00.000-05:002009-04-05T21:37:00.000-05:00I just finished the Twilight series today...sigh. ...I just finished the Twilight series today...sigh. I always hate ending a series. One of my favorites authors is Brock & Bodie Thoene. They write Christian historical fiction. I don't think I've ever read any of their books that I didn't like. One of my favorite series was one that took place in Ireland although I don't remember the name of it. I also really like Michael Phillips/Judith Pella books. My favorite series from them was the Stonewycke series. There are actually two sets. <BR/>I'm going to have to look through some of the suggestions you received. I don't like reading books unless they've been recommended to me because I have the hardest time picking books on my own.Megan @ SimplyThriftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396945414221993411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-72793393217447699682009-04-05T18:19:00.000-05:002009-04-05T18:19:00.000-05:00Make sure you let us know what you decide!!!!!!!!!...Make sure you let us know what you decide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-8778569035080361632009-04-05T17:43:00.000-05:002009-04-05T17:43:00.000-05:00East of Eden - SteinbeckAnna Karinina - Russian no...East of Eden - Steinbeck<BR/>Anna Karinina - Russian novel<BR/>Bliss - takes place in Istanbul<BR/>Kabul Beauty School<BR/>City of Refuge (one explicit sex scene i didn't like but a good account of Katrina Hurricane-novel)<BR/>Redeeming Love - Francine Rivers<BR/>Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen<BR/>The Dark Tide - Andrew Gross (mystery)<BR/>Safely Home - Randy Alcorn (Christian persecution in China - good novel/plot)Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233437547768850286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-11828754176042852992009-04-05T17:35:00.000-05:002009-04-05T17:35:00.000-05:00My vote is for the Karen Kingsbury ones too...have...My vote is for the Karen Kingsbury ones too...have read over 15 of her books and am addicted. They are a great read but be forewarned that once you read one, you must read them all! I also enjoyed In Search of Eden (adoption themed fictional novel) by Linda Nichols.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228906539916536993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-1712084041496395702009-04-05T15:50:00.000-05:002009-04-05T15:50:00.000-05:00Angie - I love karen Kingsbury and have almost all...Angie - I love karen Kingsbury and have almost all her books if you would like to borrow any. I'm also a fan of Beverly Lewis. Livona (I love your hair!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-14495859294180427622009-04-05T15:28:00.000-05:002009-04-05T15:28:00.000-05:001. Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry 2. In Defense of F...1. Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry <BR/>2. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan<BR/>3. Mansfield Park by Jane Austen<BR/>4. A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle<BR/>5. Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid UndsetLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17941277650736622765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-34664598392252675472009-04-05T13:08:00.000-05:002009-04-05T13:08:00.000-05:00I'm about to begin Anna Karenina by Tolstoy for th...I'm about to begin Anna Karenina by Tolstoy for the second time...it's a long one so it will keep you busy for a while but definitely worth every minute!In Definitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495977890653673687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-49454140307008458052009-04-05T07:17:00.000-05:002009-04-05T07:17:00.000-05:00For a light read The Secret Lives of Bees is great...For a light read The Secret Lives of Bees is great.Noah's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090791700933318577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-52519521968700980642009-04-05T06:39:00.000-05:002009-04-05T06:39:00.000-05:00I totally agree with everything you said! We need...I totally agree with everything you said! We need to have a mini book club meeting to disucss WH since no one else wanted to participate. My friend Emily read it too.Brandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-23928717299191810932009-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:002009-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:00Same kind of Different as Me was the best book I h...Same kind of Different as Me was the best book I have every read. Just don't read it in a public place unless you want everyone wondering why you are crying? I was so moved by this book.Brookehttp://www.bybrookewithlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-48482514439058143912009-04-04T21:38:00.000-05:002009-04-04T21:38:00.000-05:00Because you have girls you should really try the L...Because you have girls you should really try the Lucy Maude Montgomery books - Anne of Green Gables saga. There are 8 in the collection. I did not start them till I was in college 13 years ago - but have read them all at least once a year since - so sweet and beuatiful and the humor is simple and charming - wrapped in a wholesome lovestory.Lauren in Srping, TXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-23710061108525945192009-04-04T20:49:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:49:00.000-05:00Jodi Piccoult it pretty good....Nicolas Sparks too...Jodi Piccoult it pretty good....Nicolas Sparks too :)Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798592699364200465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-6132924156044670012009-04-04T20:01:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:01:00.000-05:00I just finished Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers....I just finished Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. It is loosely based on the book of Hosea in the Bible. It was excellent and I would highly recommend it.milehighmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-463801133771675642009-04-04T19:57:00.000-05:002009-04-04T19:57:00.000-05:00Oh, and if you haven't read A Thousand Splendid Su...Oh, and if you haven't read A Thousand Splendid Suns it's absolutely amazing (and totally heartbreaking so be warned).Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065195610270532889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-29914762896366102752009-04-04T19:55:00.000-05:002009-04-04T19:55:00.000-05:00My ultimate favorite (and a quick read, which is g...My ultimate favorite (and a quick read, which is good for us mommies!) is Our Town by Thornton Wilder. An oldie, but a goodie. I'm in the middle of The Shack...no opinions of that yet. I saw someone suggested The Host. I am a major Twilight lover and read this one too. It took me a while to get over the fact that I didn't get to have my Edward (I know, I'm obsessed!) but it was pretty cool. <BR/>Oh, and what about the Harry Potter series!?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065195610270532889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-86785562730347127542009-04-04T18:53:00.000-05:002009-04-04T18:53:00.000-05:00Because you love Jane Eyre, you should read The Th...Because you love Jane Eyre, you should read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. It is about a young woman who loves books! She is invited to interview and then to write the biography of England's greatest fiction writer, whose life has up to this point been a complete mystery. The language is beautiful, and there is a mystery.Gretchen Goodenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-44965400038005250232009-04-04T18:45:00.000-05:002009-04-04T18:45:00.000-05:00I actually have just finished 12 of Karen Kingsbur...I actually have just finished 12 of Karen Kingsbury's Baxter series books... in under 2 months... that's how much I liked them! Start with the Redemption series and you'll be hooked!Jenny Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756888276125911090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-28244926321195762432009-04-04T18:12:00.000-05:002009-04-04T18:12:00.000-05:00The Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury is incred...The Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury is incredible. She really draws you in. you really do feel like you know the characters(or at least you would like to!) This series is modern day. Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series is very good also, set in Ancient Rome. It is more of a historical fiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-10421701040399136812009-04-04T17:52:00.000-05:002009-04-04T17:52:00.000-05:00I'm not exactly sure what kind of books you're loo...I'm not exactly sure what kind of books you're looking for... but Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is incredible. It's the story of Hosea... with modern twists. It is very well written, and is worth every moment spent reading it! :)<BR/>... Her Mark of the Lion series is just as good! :)<BR/>... and Oooohhhh... Someone said before me that the Red Tent was good. I second that! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-40411317755734286392009-04-04T17:26:00.000-05:002009-04-04T17:26:00.000-05:00my very favorite fiction book is The History of Lo...my very favorite fiction book is The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. It's about a man writing a story for the girl he left behind. It's not really a gushy love story. It's more about how love can transcend time and generations. I absolutely love it!my Beautiful Little Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005715400292179711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-5941343563234563802009-04-04T15:46:00.000-05:002009-04-04T15:46:00.000-05:00The Red Tent by Anita Diamant is an incredibly mov...The Red Tent by Anita Diamant is an incredibly moving book about the story of Dinah. Based on truth, but very fictionalized b/c the Bible doesn't elaborate much on her story. It's probably been 6years since I read it and I could definitely read it again!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869609885747471356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-27164987869601829552009-04-04T15:37:00.000-05:002009-04-04T15:37:00.000-05:00I love recommending Stepping Heavenward (by Mrs. E...I love recommending Stepping Heavenward (by Mrs. E. Prentiss- she wrote the hymn "More Love to Thee, O Christ"). Adam and I finally finished A Tale of Two Cities, so I can speak from experience now that Stepping Heavenward is a far cry from Dickens, but if you haven't read it- I'd say it's worth it. I always hate recommending something because I never know whether someone will enjoy something that I have, but here I am being wild and crazy and offering up my recommendation. I've read it twice now and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. Give it several chapters in, if you do decide to pick it up...it gets better as she grows. (If you are already into another recommendation, I'll bring it when I see you in June)Adam & Amy Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618026019757225328noreply@blogger.com