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On My Bookshelf {June 2016}

June 8, 2016 by Debbie 16 Comments

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Isobel’s Wedding by Sheila O’Flanagan

Isobel is planning her wedding, everything is perfect… except that the groom changes his mind.  Isobel moves to Spain and rebuilds her life, but she still has unfinished business.

Sisters of the Quilt by Cindy Woodsmall

When The Heart Cries

Seventeen year old Hannah Lapp has a friendship she knows her parents would disapprove of.  When she becomes engaged, tragedy occurs and her relationship with everyone she loves is changed forever.

When The Morning Comes

Hannah has left her community behind to find a new home with her aunt.  She struggles to fit in in this new world, while her old community tries to deal with her departure.

When The Soul Mends

Hannah returns home to her old community to help her sister.  She now must make a difficult decision; choose whether to return to her former life or stay with the Englischer man who loves her.

What are you reading this month?

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  1. Astrid Brar says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Hi! I love your blog, especially the homemaker mondays =) It helps me to organize me better. I wish i could read some of this books this year. Greetings from Mexico!

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  2. Maria says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Interesting books, Debbie! I love great summer beach reads and you gave us some good suggestions here. I’m starting JoJo Moyes’s Me Before You next week ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for sharing this on #shinebloghop this week!

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    • Debbie says

      June 17, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      That looks like a great read Maria! Enjoy.

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  3. Mother of 3 says

    June 16, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I’ve been working my way through Nancy Thayer summer books– Island Sisters, Nantucket Sisters, The Island house, etc.

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    • Debbie says

      June 17, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Ooh, those look like great ones to add to my summer reading list! Thanks for visiting Joanne.

      Reply
  4. Susanne says

    June 16, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I have never heard of the Sisters of the Quilt, they sound really really good!! I will have to add them to my bookshelf ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    • Debbie says

      June 17, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      They’re very good books Susanne. I hope you enjoy them. Have a lovely week!

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  5. Melony says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    The sister of the quilt series sounds awesome!! I have always enjoyed reading stories about the Amish.

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    • Debbie says

      June 17, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Me too Melony! These books are really great. I’m going to see if I can find more Cindy Woodsmall books at my library. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 17, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    These look interesting. The sisters of the quilt might be one I enjoy! Visiting from #ThursdayFavoriteThings! I am going to feature this post on #ThursdayFavoriteThings.

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    • Debbie says

      June 17, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      It’s a great story Marilyn! Thanks so much for visiting.

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  7. debbie says

    June 18, 2016 at 4:10 am

    I am always on the lookout for a good read especially in the summer. While I adore non-fiction, I make myself read fiction to relax and escape into another world. These look really interesting. My current bedside table books are: The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews and President’s Shadow by Brad Meltzer. I also keep a paperback beach read for floating in the pool and this is an old one that I never had picked up after I purchased…hits a little close to home from the “shopaholic” series – The first in the series “confessions of a shopaholic”. I find myself in her mindset to an extent, though she is a grand exaggeration of anyone I have ever known. It is enjoyable yet scary and makes me rethink my shopping practices! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. April J Harris says

    June 19, 2016 at 5:02 am

    I am reading The Lake House by Kate Morton. Both your books sound really good, definitely candidates for my to read list! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

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  9. Snap says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I always enjoy seeing what other bloggers are reading. Thank you!

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  10. amanda@lifeasmrsemerson says

    June 24, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I love reading Amish fiction so I will be sure to checkout that book. The best book I have read in the past month or so has been Sally Clarkson’s Own Your Life. I also do a monthly recap of what I have been reading and am so glad I found your blog. I’ll be making a note to check back in with you. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy reading!

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    • Debbie says

      June 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

      That sounds like such an interesting book Amanda! Have a lovely weekend.

      Reply

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