Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Oct - Dec 2022
One of America’s constitutional rights is the “pursuit of happiness,” and for a lot of people, this comes in the form of entertainment.

Let’s hunt for characters who are enjoying clean entertainment within the story.
Please tell us who participated in the event and which type of entertainment they enjoyed.

The list of possibilities is extensive, but here are some examples:

Watching a movie
Reading a book
Playing with or walking a pet
Dining out
Visiting a park
Visiting a zoo
Visiting an aquarium
Hiking
Biking
Snorkeling
Swimming
Hang gliding
Sailing
Taking a vacation
Attending a sporting event
Participating in a non-paid sporting event (cannot be how they earn their living)

Andrea
Katrina
Lauri
Loraine
Sarita Done

I'm in! Sounds fun!

1. Until Leaves Fall in Paris October 8/22
Lucie and Paul attend the ballet in Paris. They don't want the Germans to know of their relationship however, so arrive separately but coincidentally end up sitting in the same theatre box.

2. In Search of a Prince October 17, 2022
Bri and Mori go fishing together!

3. A Quilt for Christmas October 26, 2022
Many entertainments: Quilting Bee, Christmas Tree Farm with activities, dinner out, Movie, watching a music gig.

4. Falling for the Cowgirl November 7, 2022
A dance and other Independence Day activities.

5. Lemon Drop Dead by Amanda Flower November 28, 2022
A baby shower for Emily.

6. Goodwill for the Gentleman by Martha Keyes December 20, 2022
The main characters went sledding.

7. The Highwayman's Letter by Martha Keyes December 20, 2022
A Masquerade Ball

8. The Valet's Secret by Josi S. Kilpack December 24/22
A Ball, a carriage ride for pleasure

I'm in! Does sound fun.

#1 - Crafting
#2 - Journaling
#3 - playing a musical instrument

I will see what I can come up with

I'm in.

1. The Alliance by Jolina Petersheim 10/3/22
Leora's sister played with a kitten.
2. The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson (GM) 10/5/22
Libby, Peggy, drawing
3. A Family for Christmas by Hannah Foster 10/6/22
Lori, baking, decorating cookies
4. The Orchard: A Vietnam War Homefront Amish Romance by Beverly Lewis 10/11/22
Ellie, picnic, baking
5. The Letter from Briarton Park by Sarah E. Ladd 10/27/22
Cassandra, picnic, walks
6. One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg 11/1/22
Colin, sledding; Rylan, baking
7. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan (GM) 11/2/22
Nina, reading
8. Whenever You Come Around by Robin Lee Hatcher 11/7/22
Charity, riding horses
9. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (GM) 11/8/22
Alexander, telling Princess stories to Nina and Sofia
10. Mother Daughter Traitor Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal (GM) 11/9/22
Veronica, going to beach
11. The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano 11/13/22
Vivienne, comforting people around her, playing piano
12. Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason 11/14/22
Kate, cuddling puppy, drawing, painting
13. From This Moment: A Novel by Kim Vogel Sawyer 11/22/22
Kenzie, baking brownies
14. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (GM) 11/27/22
Odile, memorized Dewey Decimal System
15. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris (GM) 11/29/22
Sarah, solving crimes
16. Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles 12/2/22
Ruby, taking care of pilfered chickens
17. Little Mission on the Clearwater: A Story Based on the Life of Young Eliza Spalding by Wendy G. Lawton 12/2/22
Eliza, reading her Bible and journaling
18. The Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant 12/2/22
Old Woman, naming things, feeding dog
19. The Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum 12/3/22
Tip, carving things
20. Biscuit Feeds the Pets by Alyssa Satin Capucilli 12/3/22
Biscuit, feeding pets
21. The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby 12/3/22
Tess, solving a cipher and mystery
22. I'll Be Seeing You by Melody Carlson 12/8/22
Colleen, dancing
23. The Boy Who Loved Maps by Kari Allen 12/11/22
the Mapmaker (child), making maps
24. Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne 12/11/22
Jack and Annie, time-traveling
25. The Alcatraz Escape by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman 12/11/22
Emily and James, solving puzzle games
26. Greenglass House by Kate Milford 12/12/22
Milo, role-playing game
27. All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor 12/12/22
Henny, reading
28. Rules at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (GM) 12/14/22
Maggie, attended a play
29. An Occasionally Happy Family by Cliff Burke (GM) 12/23/22
Theo, creating graphic novels
30. The Bamboo Sword by Margi Preus 12/23/22
Yoshi, overhearing Samurai lessons
31. A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond 12/23/22
Paddington, attended a plaly, went to the beach

I'll try!

Oct - Dec 2022
One of America’s constitutional rights is the “pursuit of happiness,” and for a lot of people, this comes in the form of entertainment.

Let’s hunt for characters who are enjoying clean entertainment within the story.
Please tell us who participated in the event and which type of entertainment they enjoyed.

The list of possibilities is extensive, but here are some examples:

Dining out


Taking a vacation


Visiting a park


Playing an Instrument


Watching a movie


Bowling


Reading a book
Playing with or walking a pet
Visiting a zoo
Visiting an aquarium
Hiking
Biking
Snorkeling
Swimming
Hang gliding
Sailing
Attending a sporting event
Participating in a non-paid sporting event (cannot be how they earn their living)

#4 Sewing -
#5 Cooking -

Great job!

#6 Quilting -
#7 Decorating -
#8 Baking -

Well done!

#9 Sketching -

Great job!

#10 Traveling -

#11 Skiiing -

#12 Window Decorating -

Great work!

#13 - Dog Sledding
#14 - Acting
#15 - Scrapbooking

Well done!

I probaly got more but forgot to keep track:

Dining out


Taking a vacation


Visiting a park


Playing an Instrument


Watching a movie


Bowling

Fantastic!

Finished on time.

1. The Alliance by Jolina Petersheim 10/3/22
Leora's sister played with a kitten.
2. The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson (GM) 10/5/22
Libby, Peggy, drawing
3. A Family for Christmas by Hannah Foster 10/6/22
Lori, baking, decorating cookies
4. The Orchard: A Vietnam War Homefront Amish Romance by Beverly Lewis 10/11/22
Ellie, picnic, baking
5. The Letter from Briarton Park by Sarah E. Ladd 10/27/22
Cassandra, picnic, walks
6. One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg 11/1/22
Colin, sledding; Rylan, baking
7. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan (GM) 11/2/22
Nina, reading
8. Whenever You Come Around by Robin Lee Hatcher 11/7/22
Charity, riding horses
9. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (GM) 11/8/22
Alexander, telling Princess stories to Nina and Sofia
10. Mother Daughter Traitor Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal (GM) 11/9/22
Veronica, going to beach
11. The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano 11/13/22
Vivienne, comforting people around her, playing piano
12. Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason 11/14/22
Kate, cuddling puppy, drawing, painting
13. From This Moment: A Novel by Kim Vogel Sawyer 11/22/22
Kenzie, baking brownies
14. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (GM) 11/27/22
Odile, memorized Dewey Decimal System
15. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris (GM) 11/29/22
Sarah, solving crimes
16. Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles 12/2/22
Ruby, taking care of pilfered chickens
17. Little Mission on the Clearwater: A Story Based on the Life of Young Eliza Spalding by Wendy G. Lawton 12/2/22
Eliza, reading her Bible and journaling
18. The Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant 12/2/22
Old Woman, naming things, feeding dog
19. The Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum 12/3/22
Tip, carving things
20. Biscuit Feeds the Pets by Alyssa Satin Capucilli 12/3/22
Biscuit, feeding pets
21. The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby 12/3/22
Tess, solving a cipher and mystery
22. I'll Be Seeing You by Melody Carlson 12/8/22
Colleen, dancing
23. The Boy Who Loved Maps by Kari Allen 12/11/22
the Mapmaker (child), making maps
24. Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne 12/11/22
Jack and Annie, time-traveling
25. The Alcatraz Escape by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman 12/11/22
Emily and James, solving puzzle games
26. Greenglass House by Kate Milford 12/12/22
Milo, role-playing game
27. All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor 12/12/22
Henny, reading
28. Rules at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (GM) 12/14/22
Maggie, attended a play
29. An Occasionally Happy Family by Cliff Burke (GM) 12/23/22
Theo, creating graphic novels
30. The Bamboo Sword by Margi Preus 12/23/22
Yoshi, overhearing Samurai lessons
31. A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond 12/23/22
Paddington, attended a plaly, went to the beach