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Juli Warner's avatar

I loved the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Juiann ~ I had to look those books up. The series looks so creative. The plot sounds like it would catch everyone's attention. I don't know how I missed it as a kid. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

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Juli Warner's avatar

They were such fun. I still remember some of stories after all these years. I just looked them up and there was one published in 2007. I will need to find it.

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Diane Beddingfield's avatar

Enjoyed the read. 😄

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

So glad! Hope you have a great weekend. xoxo

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Diane Beddingfield's avatar

Oh yes. Read Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. I always enjoy what you share.

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Jan, I don't have a book to recommend, but Nancy Drew was one of my very favorites, and no, I didn't know there were several authors for her books. I also loved the Bobbsey Twins and Sue Barton. My first big-girl book was Mrs. Mike, which I read when I was about 16 . Today, I remain an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction and have many fond book memories. Hopefully, my eyes will realize what a gift they are to me and will hold on a lot longer - there are many more books to read.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Oh, Janice, thanks for reminding me of The Bobbsey Twins. I know I read them, but can't remember them as well as Nancy Drew. Of course, we always used the term "Bobbsey Twins" to comment on people being just alike. Had to look up Sue Barton. That series escaped me. Yes. I still try to read a lot -- just have to read earlier in the day in short spurts. I remember still reading as the sun came up. Those days are gone. You might like to read Frontiersmen by Allan Eckert. It chronicles the life of Simon Kenton (Kenton, Ohio) and Tecumseh. (Tecumseh, Michigan) xoxo

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Dia Utterback's avatar

I've been voraciously listening to audio books while I walk and drive. I loved, loved The Frozen River and The Women, too. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah was excellent and created anxiety. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn was great. Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller was interesting. And I loved The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry. I love my Libby App!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks for the recommendations, Dia!!! I loved Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone. Matter-of-fact, I love everything she writes. I will put the others on my list. The Briar Club sounds familiar. Will check it out. {{Hugs}}

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Dia Utterback's avatar

And Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. That was an epic listen. And Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. Oh, and North Woods by Daniel Mason.

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Diane Ritterspach's avatar

I read The Women and The Frozen River! You might like The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok and Long Island byToibin Colm. Good reads with a love story woven in.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Diane! I will put both of them on my list. Book Club is reading What in the World?! right now. It's a memoir by comedian Leanne Morgan. Have you heard of her? We're going to see her live in Columbus in July.

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Barbara N.'s avatar

Oh that was beautiful. I have just finished reading "Finding Chika, a little girl, an earthquake and the making of a family by Mitch Albom. It is a true story and will reached the depths of your soul as only the writing of Mitch Albom can. Thank you for this beautiful piece you have given us to read..... I am beginning my writing journey and this is inspiring.....

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Barbara! I hope you love your own writing journey. I'm behind. I haven't read this Albom book. I will put it on my list. I love his others. My daughter lives in Chelsea, MI so I have actually seen some of the plays Albom has written as he's "trying them out" at the Purple Rose Theatre.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I poured through Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys and the Anne of Green Gables series as a kid. The winters were long and cold in Montana and we only got two tv channels so books were my favorite pastime. I still love turning the pages of a hardback book. I certainly hope my eyes never fail me for reading!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Oh, I forgot to mention The Hardy Boys. Good times! I thought getting my cataracts removed would solve everything. No, it didn't. Everyone suggests listening to audio books. I either fall asleep or let my mind wander. Ha! I still love to read, but it's definitely more of a chore now. I, too, hope your eyes never fail you. xoxo

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Patti Petersen's avatar

What about Trixie Beldon? I loved Nancy Drew so much... and all the other's mentioned. I believe these books were what inspired me to write-and (also) the television show McHale's Navy. I tried so hard to write fiction like the books and authors who made such an impact on me at such a young age, but my gifts were not found in fiction. But the gifts of story telling and reading were instilled at a young age, The Secret of Red Gate Farm was the first read to me by my grandmother when I was five years old... I still hold the gift of reading as my life-long passion... I'm so lucky.

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