Comments on: What Should I Read Next?

By: Andrej

Andrej — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:04:15 +0000

It’s been well over a year since your request for good reading. Nevertheless, I highly recommend “Good Night, Mr. Tom” by Michelle Magorian. It’s a work of fiction that takes place in World War II England and tells the story of a young boy evacuated to the country during the London blitz. He is housed with an elderly and grumpy gentleman. Throughout the story you see these two characters grow and change. A wonderful read that restores one’s faith in confidence in the goodness that humans can display to one another.

By: Edith

Edith — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:59:57 +0000

Wendy, I ‘d love to recommend a book I had the pleasure of reading. “A Fortunate Life” by A.B. Facey. I just picked it up one day at the library and as soon as I read the first page I knew I had chosen a gem to read. It is simply written, yet very vivid with details of the bush life in Australia, friends he meets along the way and other sweeping adventures and circumstances of his life.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:02:48 +0000

I am a huge fan of the Mitford series written by Jan Karon. A friend introduced me to the first book “At Home in Mitford” and I read it and fell in love with the people of Mitford; it was like becoming part of their community. I always read at night before lights out and Mitford is a lovely place to leave off the day and relax.

By: Beccah

Beccah — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:07:40 +0000

A friend gave me Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen for my birthday and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been recommending it to everyone. I hope you check it out!

By: Vikky Anders

Vikky Anders — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:26:07 +0000

Hi Wendy,

Here’s one very entertaining book that I would like to recommend. ‘On the Road in 68. A year of turmoil, a journey of Friendship’ by Tom Leach. Perhaps Leech. I don’t have this book at my disposal. Now ordinarily one might think that any book detailing one’s six month vacation would be a book that never should have been written. And they would be right! But this particular book is an exception. For starters, each page is guaranteed to produce if not a laugh out loud response, at least a smile. It’s filled with warm and enduring chatter. Think a 21st century Mark Twain here. Imagine dropping into Vietnam in 1968 for a few relaxing vacation days. The ironies in this compelling read are many.

Try it, you’ll love it. I know that I did.

Cheers,

Vikky Anders

By: I Heart Monster

I Heart Monster — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:05:30 +0000

If you liked Harry Potter, and want to keep it light, but have a fantasy element, I’d suggest you try out Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series. Or, try out Enchanted, Inc. series by Shanna Swendson.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll take a look at books by each of these authors.

A while back I read “Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy” by Kraybill, Nolt, and Weaver-Zercher . . an insightful look at their religious beliefs and habits.

By: Marge

Marge — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:49:16 +0000

I have enjoyed the Wanda Brandstetter Books.
She writes stories about the Amish and their
simple, contented way of life. It is kind of a relief after all of the strife in our world today.

By: Capt. Kym Ferrell

Capt. Kym Ferrell — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:07:01 +0000

Hello Ms Wendy, I recently went to a book signing with a favorite author, Randy W. White, who’s pushing his newest novel “Dead Silence”. He’s a former charter boat captain as well, and a kindred spirit of the sea. His stories are always page turners, and all nighters to me, and plenty of others. I suggest you give him a shot if you haven’t already. You’ll be well rewarded for your efforts. His characters have created a following like none I’ve ever heard of before. You and I probably can put faces on them from our own lifetimes. capt kym Sebastian,Florida