Monthly Gathering – November 2014
Gathering has a few different meanings, including “an assemblage of people” and “a collection, assemblage, or compilation of anything.” (Definitions taken from Dictionary.com.) So let’s gather together to enjoy this gathering of Amish-related posts and books! This is your chance to revisit your favorite AmishReader moments from the previous month, catch up on any features or book releases you might have missed, and share your own book reviews.
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A Gathering of Posts
Author Spotlights:
Featured Fiction:
- A Plain Man by Mary Ellis (includes discussion about “home”)
Recipes:
Facebook Highlights:
- Plain Answers about the Amish Life: Shoes
- Amish phone shanty photo from Tim Irvin
- Plain Answers about the Amish Life: Restaurants
- Plain Answers about the Amish Life: Food
- Votes for the recipe of the month
- Plain Answers about the Amish Life: Communion
- Amish buggy ride photo from Mindy Starns Clark (includes discussion about Amish country)
- Plain Answers about the Amish Life: Taxes
Shared Links:
- Amish Wisdom: Kathleen Kerr – Amish Christmas Cake
- Amish Wisdom: Patrick E. Craig’s Apple Creek Dreams
- Amish America: Amish Firemen in New York
Newsletter:
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A Gathering of Books and Reviews
Now it’s your turn! Tell us about any new Amish releases you’ve come across or reviews you’ve written this past month for Amish books. Let’s make this a true gathering of thoughts and Amish-book readers!
More Amish-themed fun to come in this new month…
Last 5 posts by Amber | AmishReader.com
- Thanksgiving Recipe: Roasted Rosemary Turkey - November 16th, 2018
- Recipes for a Three-Course Autumn Meal - October 23rd, 2018
- Autumn Interview with Vannetta Chapman - October 16th, 2018
- Autumn Recipe: Chili Bean Soup - September 19th, 2018
- Morning Treat Recipe: Easy Apple Fritters - August 17th, 2018
I enjoyed the book giveaway even if I didn’t win here. I did win a book on Destination Amish . It was Snowfall by Shelley Shepard Gray. I’m reading it now and it is one of the best Christmas books I’ve ever read. Everyone should read this book.
I also won an autographed book from Melody Carlson. I had to write in 50 words or less my favorite pet anecdote. I wrote about my cat Mr. HoBo. The book I won was The Christmas Cat and I will be receiving it in the mail soon. I love to read one of Melodys Christmas books every Christmas. It’s a tradition for me.
I reviewed Vannetta Chapman’s new book Hidden on Amazon. Though not an Amish book it was very good and chucked full of suspense. A must read if you haven’t read it yet.
Well that was my month.
Blessings
Shirley
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Amber Stokes Reply:
November 6th, 2014 at 2:54 pm
Sounds like it’s been a great month for you on the reading front, Shirley! Congratulations on winning those giveaways. Love the name of your cat.
Thank you for sharing your book recommendations!
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This recipe looks like one I made years ago and have not been able to find it since. I can hat day wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
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Amber Stokes Reply:
November 19th, 2014 at 2:28 pm
That’s wonderful, Charla! I hope you enjoy making it again.
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