Fans of Amish Fiction discussion

It's time to start nominations for July's Christian Fiction group read. I used the list of categories from the Theme thread and using Random.org, it selected:

Real-Life Situations

Rules:
1. Nominations are open until the 14th of the month. Rachel will let us know which book has "won" on the 15th.
2. Books must be Christian fiction, or "clean" fiction to be eligible for this read.
3. Books are chosen using Random.org to make it completely fair.
3. One nomination per person.

Nominations so far:

1.Lilly's Wedding Quilt by Kelly Long (Kelly)
2. When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley (Rachel)
3.The Lady of Bolton Hill by Elizabeth Camden (Cheri)
4.Divine by Karen Kingsbury (Diane)
5. Danger at the Door by Michelle Sutton (Lorie)
6.My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren (Christy)
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What exactly do we mean by "real life situations"? Is this something along the lines of a contemporary book dealing with issues that normal people have to cope with, rather than mysteries or fantasy plots?

Rachel wrote: "What exactly do we mean by "real life situations"? Is this something along the lines of a contemporary book dealing with issues that normal people have to cope with, rather than mysteries or fantas..."

I would agree with that definition Rachel!

As the author, I can assert that Lilly's Wedding Quilt deals with the all-too-real life issue of women's clinical depression and potential suicide risk. I also promise that the book will not disappoint! I'm sorry I've not posted for awhile..I got bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider..yucky! But can I nominate Lilly?
Thanks!
Kelly Long

Rachel wrote: "What exactly do we mean by "real life situations"? Is this something along the lines of a contemporary book dealing with issues that normal people have to cope with, rather than mysteries or fantas..."
I was the one that suggested that theme but I called it Edgy Christian Fiction but Diane changed it to Real Life situations and I think a lot more can fit that title.

Kelly wrote: "As the author, I can assert that Lilly's Wedding Quilt deals with the all-too-real life issue of women's clinical depression and potential suicide risk. I also promise that the book will not disapp..."

Of course you can Kelly! I'll put you down for it!

It is also available for free over on Net Galley! Grab it just in case it is picked!

Lorie wrote: "Rachel wrote: "What exactly do we mean by "real life situations"? Is this something along the lines of a contemporary book dealing with issues that normal people have to cope with, rather than myst..."

Ooh, thanks for explaining Lorie. I think it's a good suggestion :)

Can I nominate When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley? I've been really intrigued by this one.

Kelly, I loved Lilly's Wedding Quilt! I agree that it deals with a lot of important social issues.

I would like to nominate The Lady of Bolton Hill by Elizabeth Camden. It is a new release and is getting good reviews.

I would like to nominate:

Divine by Karen Kingsbury

Divinewas a Kindle freebie not long ago too. Lots of good suggestions.

I nominate
Danger at the Doorby Michelle Sutton

Oh goodness Kelly! That sounds AWFUL! I hope you are fully healed from the spider bite!

Divine is such a good book!

Diane U wrote: "It's time to start nominations for July's Christian Fiction group read. I used the list of categories from the Theme thread and using Random.org, it selected:

Real-Life Situations

Rules:
1..."

I wish we could vote, I love karen kinsbury and hope thats the book we read :D

I'd like to nominate My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren. I'm only one chapter into this book, but can already see the "real-life" seeping into the story in the form of a reclusive woman who frequently suffers from panic attacks and a man who I think is a war vet (not 100% on that yet, but pretty sure I'm right). Just from the first chapter, it looks to be a very good read.

Kelly wrote: "Diane U wrote: "It's time to start nominations for July's Christian Fiction group read. I used the list of categories from the Theme thread and using Random.org, it selected:

Real-Life Situatio..."

Kelly, you could always nominate a different Karen Kingsbury book, then she'll have twice the chance of being picked!

Christy, that book sounds great! I had a friend in high school who used to have really bad panic attacks and it's not something you often read about in fiction.

The 15th is quickly approaching! Please get your nominations in for July before you miss it!

As explained in the News thread, Rachel is super busy with her summer job so I am taking the initiative of picking July's Christian fiction group read. I hope you don't mind! It is:

#1 - Lilly's Wedding Quilt by Kelly Long

Wow, two Amish fiction books to read for July! Yipppee! Since most of us read Sarah's Garden a few month's back for Amish group read, it will be nice to continue the story!

That one is good too! I guess I get a break this month since I read both selections. Both great selections though! And I love it when we have an author who answers questions:)

I would like to nominate: The inn at Angel Island by Thomas Kinkade

Diane U wrote: "As explained in the News thread, Rachel is super busy with her summer job so I am taking the initiative of picking July's Christian fiction group read. I hope you don't mind! It is:

#1 - [book..."

Thanks Diane! I just got the chance to finally catch up on GoodReads stuff now and it's 10pm here :P I too loved this book, it should make for some interesting discussions!

sorry i guess i made my nomination to late guess i alwasy need read up!!!! OOPS!! good choice also will enjoy

Lisa wrote: "sorry i guess i made my nomination to late guess i alwasy need read up!!!! OOPS!! good choice also will enjoy"

Aww, sorry, Lisa! The date we always pick the book on is the 15th of the month, so now you know way in advance of next month!