Joining the Amish Reader Community
Community is the cornerstone of Amish life. This is based on biblical precedent such as that in Acts 2:44: “All the believers were together and had everything in common” (NIV).
—Plain Answers about the Amish Life by Mindy Starns Clark
Community. It’s a blessing valued by the Amish, and it serves as the basis of AmishReader.com. I’m so thrilled to be joining this particular community of Amish fiction readers and Amish culture admirers, and I’m happy to announce that we’re revitalizing “Amish Reader” in all of its forms: blog, Facebook page, and Twitter account. This doesn’t mean we’re getting all fancy, as the designs should stay the same for the time being. (We appreciate simplicity here, right?) But it does mean that there should actually be some new content headed your way!
In case you were wondering, my name is Amber Stokes, and I’m the new content writer in the marketing services department at Harvest House Publishers. I’m an avid fiction reader, so I’m very excited to be a part of this online Amish fiction (and nonfiction) home.
I just wanted to send a little greeting your way and let you know that plans are in the works for a more regular schedule here on the blog and on our social media sites. You can expect more author posts, more recipes, more fiction spotlights, the occasional giveaway, and some chances to share your own Amish-themed blog posts.
Tell me, which Amish books have you been enjoying this summer? I’ll be sharing about one of my recent reads here on the blog next week… Hope to see you then!
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’ve read the Return to Sugarcreek Series by Shelley Shephard Gray, I’ve just
started Murder Simply Brewed by Vanetta Chapman. I also read
I’ve also read An Amish Country Garden and Huckleberry Summer
by Jennifer Breckstand
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Amber Stokes Reply:
August 11th, 2014 at 10:05 am
How are you enjoying Shelley’s latest series? I read one of her Amish books (Missing) and a couple of her historicals – she’s a talented writer!
I’ve been interested in Murder Simply Brewed – love the title, love the cover (especially since purple is my favorite color)! And I love the title Huckleberry Summer. It evokes such sweet and warm thoughts.
Thank you for sharing your summer reading list!
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Last week I read all three of Dale Cramer’s Amish Stories they were very well written and I really enjoyed them. You felt like you were right there alongside the characters.
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Amber Stokes Reply:
August 11th, 2014 at 10:08 am
That’s great, Mary! You have to love a series that pulls you in and makes you feel a part of the story. And it’s fun when you get the chance to read a series all in a row, without having to wait long periods of time between release dates.
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This summer I’ve read a lot of Amish books . I’m currently reading The Healing Quilt by Wanda Brunstetter. I’ve read Josiah For President by Martha Bolton and An English Friendship by June Belfie. Also I’ve been reading Priscilla’s Story by Sarah Price. All very good books.
I’ve revisited Beverly Lewis’ Abrams Daughters series with reading the first 2 books of this series. The Covenant and The Betrayal.
I’ve also read On Her Own by Wanda Brustetter and Child of Mine by Beverly Lewis. Would like to read Murder Simply Brewed by Vanetta Chapman before the summer has past. Have enjoyed all of these books and looking forward to my fall and winter reading.
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Amber Stokes Reply:
August 11th, 2014 at 10:13 am
Wow, what a great list! Summer is a wonderful time for reading. (Well, any season is, right?)
I’m really intrigued by the title and cover of Josiah for President. It sounds like a very unique take on Amish fiction.
Vannetta’s new series looks very good. I’m hoping to read through one of her previous releases sometime soon.
Thanks for sharing!
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I need to correct a booboo I made above. Child of Mine was written by Beverly and Dave Lewis.
Blessings Shirley
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I’m getting to love The Amish Reader Community more every time I get on it which is once a day. It’s nice to read the comments from other readers and I can get in touch with the other authors, from this web site. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
Blessings
Shirley
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Amber Stokes Reply:
August 19th, 2014 at 12:41 pm
This comment made my day, Shirley! It’s my pleasure to be a part of this, and I’m glad this community is coming together once again. Thank you for your loyal support!
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