Ha ha😊 I loved your little baby shared her opinions as well. So Cute! I read “ the lady and the lionheart” , and starfish bay series from Irene Hannon. I heard other people recommend “ an uncommon courtship” , I would love to start a new book series, looking forward to read those.
You trying to calm down while taking a sip of coffee, had me rolling! 😂 I’ve only seen the When Calls the Heart series, now I’m going to have to read the books! Thanks for ranting about it! 🤣💕
@@robinkirk1821 🤭🤣 my sister who hadn’t read the books yet LOVES the show and Jack and I’m just like. No. 👏🏼 Wynn is far superior. 🤣 And the whole story line? It’s not even remotely close to the series. It’s much more real life, in the North with the natives, and all the hardships they face up there. Not an idyllic happy little town 🤣
I completely agree with you about Janette Oke. I was so surprised when I started reading the books and realized they were so different (and so much better!) than the Hallmark movies.
I loved the Giver when I first read it in 8th grade. So many connections I made then. I think the series finished it, but I never read it. Also, The When Calls the Heart series is the best Janette Oke series.
@@carmenjanae some thoughts on the Warsaw sisters faith in the book issue. I feel like some of the issue is the authors. They might not be saved themselves, and so they don’t know how to write a character with morals. I think that is definitely the case.
I've been meaning to get to The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse forever. Maybe this will be good motivation to finally pick it up! I also enjoyed Wormwood Abbey and am looking forward to continuing the series 😍
I read the first Inheritance Games book but haven’t read more. I also really liked it, with reservations for the same reasons you mentioned. Plus there’s a lesbian relationship just beginning in the first book, that is then a much more major part in the second. 😕 -Lucy
@@genebandlucymarie hmmm I wondered about that. I didn’t mention it because it wasn’t a main point of the story … maybe I will just look up spoilers and not continue the story 😕
@@thewritingsongbird5108 I always struggle with rating books because I give ratings based on my enjoyment. But it could possibly be dropped a little because of content - the language as I mentioned but also one of the brothers gets drunk, the mom of the sons has had the sons with 4 different men, and just other various things that aren’t necessarily part of the story but mentioned. 🙃 so it’s a little hard. But these are all things one would expect to find in a secular book so that’s why I didn’t really drop the rating. . .
@@MILKandHONEY13 I think you can read it without reading the others first … it does mention the sisters and their spouses a few times but that would be the only “spoiler” to know who they end up with but you can pretty much figure that out on the back of the books anyway. 😆
@@iheartmustaches7398 I have thought about it but I don’t know that they are doable in this season of life. But I do hope to do them someday! And I enjoy those too, but I don’t very often have a TBR - I mostly mood read 🫢😆
Have you read the Return to the Canadian West series by Janette Oke? That is the series the show is more based on, however I will say I love the books way more! They were all five stars for me. So when they created the series they did it off of the series about her niece Beth Thatcher that moves to coal valley. I yell at the show because it doesn’t follow the books completely.
@@MILKandHONEY13 that makes so much more sense! But no I never read those books! Will hopefully get to them as soon as I’m done with my reread of this series ☺️
@@carmenjanae there are 3 books, the first one is called Where Courage Calls. I think they are sort of companion novels to the show but they are good in their own right and worth reading, I don’t think they’re as good as the original series but I still loved them!
@@faribareads right! I had just gathered from the interview that she doesn’t really go into detail much about what happened with some characters but I may have misunderstood. I should just read them and see for myself 🤣 but I don’t have much motivation 🤭
The show is actually based on another book series. The return to the Canadian west series. They just called it when calls the heart. But Elizabeth and jack’s story starts with when courage calls. The Elizabeth you’re reading about is the aunt of the Elizabeth thatcher in the show. She’s Beth in the books too not Elizabeth. I guess to avoid confusion. But yeah. If you read those, you’ll see early seasons of the show. The show does go off the rails in later seasons though. I haven’t even watched this latest one because I can’t stand Nathan!
@@Readingindarknesss I never got to the Return to the Canadian West … that’s why I never made the connection. 🤣 and I’m with you. I preferred Jack to Nathan for sure. . . 🤣
Did I miss it? Did you say you and your little sister’s favorite book by Janette Oke? Care to share? I have that series so now I have to read the first one. I quit watching the series because it jumped around so much. 🤨 Great video!
@@carmenjanae Oh good! I have that one. Well, actually, I tried to buy all of hers when in my binge shopping moment (ahem year) on ThriftBooks. Did you know husbands get mad 🚨when you spend in the triple digits on books each month? 🫣
@@carmenjanae I’m sorry if that sounded like bragging. But we didn’t have money to spend on books when we first got married. But now I do only because God has blessed us. 🙌🏻 I’m reading Brandilyn Collins Violet Dawn suspense novel. She’s an OG writer. Have a blessed day!
Yes… love when calls the heart book, that series was always my favorite by Janette Oke
Mine too! Such a beautiful story. ❤
❤ The Giver. It was my favorite thing to teach when I taught 7th grade.
She left it to your interpretation. It is a loose series. She added the rest of the book years later. They sort of circle back.
1:03 The Boy the mole and the fox and the horse it’s one of my favorites of all time. I read it every year 🔥🔥🔥💯So beautiful and sweet 😊
@@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary love that! ☺️
You have wonderful book suggestions!
Ha ha😊 I loved your little baby shared her opinions as well. So Cute!
I read “ the lady and the lionheart” , and starfish bay series from Irene Hannon. I heard other people recommend “ an uncommon courtship” , I would love to start a new book series, looking forward to read those.
I LOVED Wormwood Abbey!!!
@@booksandbreggs it was so much fun 😆
I'm wanting to read Wormwood Abbey! I also got it when Lindsey said it was free. 😂😂 Thanks, Lindsey!😂
When Calls the Heart is my favorite show! I don't think I realized that it was a book... That's definitely going on my tbr!!
@@sarahrosereadss it is a good wholesome show. But yes, read the book. It’s much better.😆
@@carmenjanae I can't wait!! When calls the heart is the only show I watch because it's so wholesome, so I'm really excited to see how the book is!
You trying to calm down while taking a sip of coffee, had me rolling! 😂 I’ve only seen the When Calls the Heart series, now I’m going to have to read the books! Thanks for ranting about it! 🤣💕
@@robinkirk1821 🤭🤣 my sister who hadn’t read the books yet LOVES the show and Jack and I’m just like. No. 👏🏼 Wynn is far superior. 🤣 And the whole story line? It’s not even remotely close to the series. It’s much more real life, in the North with the natives, and all the hardships they face up there. Not an idyllic happy little town 🤣
The Warsaw sisters was really good!! It sort of reminded me of the nightengale.
@@Readingindarknesss yes, I agree!
I need to continue and read An Uncommon Courtship! I love Marriage of Convenience
@@BookLoverAmanda I think you’d like this one ☺️
Ooh that Cathy Gohlke book sounds so good. I’ve read one of hers and definitely want to read more of hers.
@@thebookaddict1244 which one did you read? Trying to decide which one to go with next ☺️
@@carmenjanae I read Saving Amelie… really good!
@@thebookaddict1244 oh yes, that is one I looked at!
I completely agree with you about Janette Oke. I was so surprised when I started reading the books and realized they were so different (and so much better!) than the Hallmark movies.
I read them In high school before the shows came out, and was sorely disappointed with the shows. They ruined them.
My baby likes to watch me talk about my books, too. 😂😂
I loved the Giver when I first read it in 8th grade. So many connections I made then. I think the series finished it, but I never read it. Also, The When Calls the Heart series is the best Janette Oke series.
@@capturedbyannamarie I agree that it is the best of her series 🙌🏼☺️
@@carmenjanae some thoughts on the Warsaw sisters faith in the book issue. I feel like some of the issue is the authors. They might not be saved themselves, and so they don’t know how to write a character with morals. I think that is definitely the case.
I've been meaning to get to The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse forever. Maybe this will be good motivation to finally pick it up! I also enjoyed Wormwood Abbey and am looking forward to continuing the series 😍
Carmen💜
I read the first Inheritance Games book but haven’t read more. I also really liked it, with reservations for the same reasons you mentioned. Plus there’s a lesbian relationship just beginning in the first book, that is then a much more major part in the second. 😕 -Lucy
@@genebandlucymarie hmmm I wondered about that. I didn’t mention it because it wasn’t a main point of the story … maybe I will just look up spoilers and not continue the story 😕
One of my friends is reading The Inheritance Games and has been enjoying but I haven't read it myself yet! Glad you enjoyed it for the most part
@@thewritingsongbird5108 I always struggle with rating books because I give ratings based on my enjoyment. But it could possibly be dropped a little because of content - the language as I mentioned but also one of the brothers gets drunk, the mom of the sons has had the sons with 4 different men, and just other various things that aren’t necessarily part of the story but mentioned. 🙃 so it’s a little hard. But these are all things one would expect to find in a secular book so that’s why I didn’t really drop the rating. . .
@@carmenjanae ooh yeah I get that. its hard to find secular books without that
I hope I can read this book without reading the others but I got an Uncommon Courtship from Libby, it sounds really good
@@MILKandHONEY13 I think you can read it without reading the others first … it does mention the sisters and their spouses a few times but that would be the only “spoiler” to know who they end up with but you can pretty much figure that out on the back of the books anyway. 😆
Would you consider doing reading sprints? Also I love watching TBR game videos.
@@iheartmustaches7398 I have thought about it but I don’t know that they are doable in this season of life. But I do hope to do them someday! And I enjoy those too, but I don’t very often have a TBR - I mostly mood read 🫢😆
Have you read the Return to the Canadian West series by Janette Oke? That is the series the show is more based on, however I will say I love the books way more! They were all five stars for me. So when they created the series they did it off of the series about her niece Beth Thatcher that moves to coal valley. I yell at the show because it doesn’t follow the books completely.
@@MILKandHONEY13 that makes so much more sense! But no I never read those books! Will hopefully get to them as soon as I’m done with my reread of this series ☺️
@@carmenjanae there are 3 books, the first one is called Where Courage Calls. I think they are sort of companion novels to the show but they are good in their own right and worth reading, I don’t think they’re as good as the original series but I still loved them!
There are apparently 3 more books in the Giver series. That might explain the abrupt ending. I only read the first book, so I don't know.
@@faribareads right! I had just gathered from the interview that she doesn’t really go into detail much about what happened with some characters but I may have misunderstood. I should just read them and see for myself 🤣 but I don’t have much motivation 🤭
The show is actually based on another book series. The return to the Canadian west series. They just called it when calls the heart. But Elizabeth and jack’s story starts with when courage calls. The Elizabeth you’re reading about is the aunt of the Elizabeth thatcher in the show. She’s Beth in the books too not Elizabeth. I guess to avoid confusion. But yeah. If you read those, you’ll see early seasons of the show. The show does go off the rails in later seasons though. I haven’t even watched this latest one because I can’t stand Nathan!
@@Readingindarknesss ah that makes SO much sense!!
@@Readingindarknesss I never got to the Return to the Canadian West … that’s why I never made the connection. 🤣 and I’m with you. I preferred Jack to Nathan for sure. . . 🤣
I was the opposite, sort of. I wanted a girl, got a boy, and he's the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. 😂
@@MorgansEndlessBookshelf love that 😆
What other Cathy gohlke have you read?? I read the medallion and saving Amelie!8
Promise Me This -- set over and after the tragedy of the Titanic. loved it!
I never heard of this one!
Did I miss it? Did you say you and your little sister’s favorite book by Janette Oke? Care to share? I have that series so now I have to read the first one. I quit watching the series because it jumped around so much. 🤨 Great video!
@@amyodell7157 no I don’t think I actually said it. But it’s Gown of Spanish Lace. A stand alone ☺️
@@carmenjanae Oh good! I have that one. Well, actually, I tried to buy all of hers when in my binge shopping moment (ahem year) on ThriftBooks. Did you know husbands get mad 🚨when you spend in the triple digits on books each month? 🫣
@@amyodell7157 🤭🤣
@@carmenjanae I’m sorry if that sounded like bragging. But we didn’t have money to spend on books when we first got married. But now I do only because God has blessed us. 🙌🏻 I’m reading Brandilyn Collins Violet Dawn suspense novel. She’s an OG writer. Have a blessed day!
@@amyodell7157 I didn’t take it that way ☺️