tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post3290375288104431734..comments2024-03-02T00:28:24.495-06:00Comments on The Handmade Dress: Read any good books lately?Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967580941304832746noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-39038547696606374562011-06-20T14:24:31.104-06:002011-06-20T14:24:31.104-06:00A couple of christian authors not mentioned are Fr...A couple of christian authors not mentioned are Francine Rivers, and Robert Whitlow. <br /><br />The story of Hosea is "Redeeming Love" in a western setting by Rivers.<br /><br />Robert Whitlow writes lawyer mysteries with great christian values.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-55470199724724296752011-06-14T19:19:26.471-06:002011-06-14T19:19:26.471-06:00Check out your library, audiobooks you can check o...Check out your library, audiobooks you can check out for free. I can download, and transfer to my mp3 player, my library lets us have books for 2 weeks. Hope you find them through your library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-80116211782839205302011-06-14T16:33:03.054-06:002011-06-14T16:33:03.054-06:00I love the Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury.I love the Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606243324528596484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-11761922025693054332011-06-13T18:33:22.426-06:002011-06-13T18:33:22.426-06:00Oh- I just read The Apothecary's Daughter (by ...Oh- I just read The Apothecary's Daughter (by Julie Klassen). It's really good!mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116676892734212010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-30669590963083212892011-06-13T09:37:24.791-06:002011-06-13T09:37:24.791-06:00Lauraine Snelling is my favorite!! I would start w...Lauraine Snelling is my favorite!! I would start with the Red River of the North as it introduces the characters and the setting. There are several spin-off series that come later. All very good!!<br /><br />I love Dee Henderson and Janette Oke- all good and clean books.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055082162099438581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-84188609146889119112011-06-13T08:47:48.883-06:002011-06-13T08:47:48.883-06:00My favorite gentle writer is Maeve Binchy. Her boo...My favorite gentle writer is Maeve Binchy. Her books are all set in Ireland. They're all good, interesting stories with drama and dilemma, but nothing racy. You could also try:<br /><br />Carrie Brown<br />Joan Aiken<br />Elizabeth Berg<br />Anne Tyler<br /><br /><br />(I think this is my first time leaving you a comment, but I've been reading your blog for a long time! I always feel sort of strange the first few comments...)Amy Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607827000379087741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-89094630756198938332011-06-13T05:44:56.773-06:002011-06-13T05:44:56.773-06:00Sisterchick books by Robin Gunn like "Sisterc...Sisterchick books by Robin Gunn like "Sisterchicks do the Hula". I love her books. Some old ones like "Christy" by Catherine marshall. "Stepping Heavenward" by Elizabeth Prentiss I think. Sometimes the reading on the free books is awfell and I am willing to pay for a good sound. I like that you can try out the sample of audible first. Happy reading. Didn't know you lost your points!! Mine never last the year.Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-65972920365051266512011-06-13T05:17:42.296-06:002011-06-13T05:17:42.296-06:00I use audible too but I didnt know the credits hav...I use audible too but I didnt know the credits have a timeframe. Really? How long? I tend to not be able to find anything and then end up downloading childrens books for my 6 year old to listen to. Some books are just too hard to listen too and are better read. i was driving 1-2 hours to work and back every day so found it was a good way to pass the time. But I often lose my place or concentration or flipside get into a great bit and dont want to get our of car. Also often put off by the narrator or ways they read something or make a mistake or something. But I do like your idea of listening while sewing/crafting. <br /><br />Some good ones:<br /><br />Not christian but tame I think on the whole but apologies if I have missed anything that you dont want to hear<br /><br />House Rules - Jodi Picoult<br />Water for Elephants - ?<br />If you like historical ones Tracey Chevaliers book about Mary - Remarkable Creatures was a good read and think would translate well as a book to listen to<br />Ditto - The Story of Edgar SawtelleMichele @ The Hills are Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069990328770303361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-77882451002898848862011-06-13T05:07:32.188-06:002011-06-13T05:07:32.188-06:00I am so with you on audible! Have you tried Amazo...I am so with you on audible! Have you tried Amazon? You can buy audible books through amazon, and they usually have reviews that way!<br /><br />I love Dee Henderson, if you like a "clean" Christian version of a murder mystery. Colleen Coble is another favorite, she also does mystery books. Jeanette Oke is similar to a GLH or LM Montgomery, and is a Christian author as well. I also absolutely love Susan May Warren. She writes good old love stories, as well as mysteries,and commedies. <br />I am also a huge Jane Austin fan, there is a Christian author who writes a "contemporary" version of Jane Austin's books, called the Jane Austin series. Can't remember her name, sorry! hope this helps!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248888041239177828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-47255585397657141782011-06-13T00:10:04.582-06:002011-06-13T00:10:04.582-06:00I'm a fan of audio books too. Last summer I re...I'm a fan of audio books too. Last summer I really enjoyed listening to the "Sarah Plain & Tall" series by Patricia Machlachlan. Sweet stories, not too long, and great for the kids too.Ashleyhttp://www.oneordinaryday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-68895221559959025752011-06-12T23:26:18.835-06:002011-06-12T23:26:18.835-06:00I love Elizabeth Gaskell's movies....I bet the...I love Elizabeth Gaskell's movies....I bet the books would be great too. My favorite movie of hers is "Wives and Daughters." You can get it on Netflix. Beverly Lewis books are great too....especially if you enjoy learning about the Amish community. My favorite was the "Shunning" series.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821269409858706242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-61024663816062710802011-06-12T23:01:26.596-06:002011-06-12T23:01:26.596-06:00I wonder if you would like Elizabeth Goudge? I lo...I wonder if you would like Elizabeth Goudge? I love her.<br /><br />I read a lot of non-fiction and just finished The Rational Optimist, which I thought was very interesting. I'm making my husband listen to the Audible version.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-50211443535306684472011-06-12T22:36:06.070-06:002011-06-12T22:36:06.070-06:00You can get reviews on Shelfari.com. It is a pret...You can get reviews on Shelfari.com. It is a pretty neat website. I recently read My Names is Mary Sutter. It is set during the Civil War and the main character is a woman trying to become a doctor. It was very good!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059978888054443262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-23346632433273310012011-06-12T21:15:32.576-06:002011-06-12T21:15:32.576-06:00Definately try Elizabeth Gaskell! Her books are a...Definately try Elizabeth Gaskell! Her books are awesome.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575991140962747354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-35175727786048987962011-06-12T20:47:36.749-06:002011-06-12T20:47:36.749-06:00One of my new faves is "As Always, Julia"...One of my new faves is "As Always, Julia". It is a collection of letters between Julia Child and Avis DeVoto, the woman who helped her get her cookbook published. Such a fascinating life she led!! I felt like I knew her after reading her book. I didn't want it to end!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019044353220823886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-50831517211003370802011-06-12T18:59:20.365-06:002011-06-12T18:59:20.365-06:00If you are looking for Christian novels, I like De...If you are looking for Christian novels, I like Dee Henderson. Her books have contemporary settings, not the historical setting you would get from Montgomery or Austen, though. Have you read Jan Karon's Mitford books? I love them too, although practically everyone has read them. Beverly Lewis's Amish books are pretty good too. One thing you could do is to go to a site like www.christianbook.com and look to see what fiction they have and read reviews there.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577111146723078502noreply@blogger.com