Karen, These sound like wonderful books, especially the Myers' series. I loved 'Murder She Wrote' and watched it faithfully every week. I'm not really crazy about the other type of mysteries. My mother loved them and used to read every one she could get her hands on, especially Agatha Christie novels. My gruesome side is reading Steven King books, which I haven't done in a while. I'm on to other venues for a while when I have a chance, reading a few pages at a time in three totally different books. I also borrowed a friend's 'German for Dummies' and 'Spanish for Dummies' books and CDs, so I'm dabbling in learning another language, or at least a few phrases. Any body else doing any reading? Mary from her Aerie -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen Fox Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] PA Dutch themed Fiction When it comes to reading with a PA Dutch theme, there is a terrific cozy mystery series that I can recommend. A cozy mystery is genre of light mysteries, in the vein of "Murder She Wrote" rather than hard boiled, more explictly violent, dark thriller mysteries. Anyway, there is a series by Tamar Myers, Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries with Recipes. The star of the book series is Magdalena Yoder, an Amish-Mennonite sleuth who runs a bed and breakfast (the converted family homestead) in the mythical town of Hernia.. To me, Hernia sure sounds a lot like Adamstown in Lancaster County. Anyway, each book is peppered with actual recipes. The ones I've tried have all turned out delicious. There are 18 books in the series so far, starting with "Too Many Crooks Spoil The Broth" (1993). In Feb 2010, the latest volume was released in hardcover, "Butter Safe Than Sorry". Magdalena is written as a smart, no-nonsense and down-to-earth woman with an exasperated sense of humor. Tamar Myers was raised as a Mennonite and grew up in the Belgian Congo, where her parents were missionaries. She has also written another cozy mystery series set in the Carolinas and centers around the adventures of Abigail Timberlake, the proud owner of a Charlotte (and later Charleston) antique store, the Den of Antiquity (Den of Antiquity series). and some "orphan" (non-series) novels. Check out her Magdalena Yoder books! Regards, Karen from Berks County > For all of you people who would like to be able to spend more time in > Amish > Country, a great substitute might be reading some books based in an Amish > setting. I enjoy the writings of Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter. > Many of the writings are set in Lancaster County, Pa with some based in > Ohio > or Indiana settings. I met Wanda on a book signing trip at Shady Maple > several years ago. Good's store always features their new releases! > June ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Actually I had started a book I found that I'd borrowed years ago, but is more appropriate now with my daughter away from the house, called Necessary Losses, By Judith Viorst. Logical thinking is Not my stronger suits! Connecting the dots of understanding isn't easy! Sometimes! Especially between generations, i guess! Maybe that's the key that I'm missed right now in my life! Or just growing pains, & growing up! Each in their own way & times, perhaps! I've always liked the ins & out of the things! It takes me back to having an "A+" on a Phychology paper in H.S. actually learning something, & being proud of myself then! And also getting a "A" in Science, stretching my curiousity to the limit, & succeeding! Maybe that's the key, stretching yourself, & maybe that's the key!? I've always wanted challenges, but never had many in my life, that I truly wanted to succeed at? I was selfish?! Thanks, everyone! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 23:49:54 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] PA Dutch themed Fiction Karen, These sound like wonderful books, especially the Myers' series. I loved 'Murder She Wrote' and watched it faithfully every week. I'm not really crazy about the other type of mysteries. My mother loved them and used to read every one she could get her hands on, especially Agatha Christie novels. My gruesome side is reading Steven King books, which I haven't done in a while. I'm on to other venues for a while when I have a chance, reading a few pages at a time in three totally different books. I also borrowed a friend's 'German for Dummies' and 'Spanish for Dummies' books and CDs, so I'm dabbling in learning another language, or at least a few phrases. Any body else doing any reading? Mary from her Aerie -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen Fox Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] PA Dutch themed Fiction When it comes to reading with a PA Dutch theme, there is a terrific cozy mystery series that I can recommend. A cozy mystery is genre of light mysteries, in the vein of "Murder She Wrote" rather than hard boiled, more explictly violent, dark thriller mysteries. Anyway, there is a series by Tamar Myers, Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries with Recipes. The star of the book series is Magdalena Yoder, an Amish-Mennonite sleuth who runs a bed and breakfast (the converted family homestead) in the mythical town of Hernia.. To me, Hernia sure sounds a lot like Adamstown in Lancaster County. Anyway, each book is peppered with actual recipes. The ones I've tried have all turned out delicious. There are 18 books in the series so far, starting with "Too Many Crooks Spoil The Broth" (1993). In Feb 2010, the latest volume was released in hardcover, "Butter Safe Than Sorry". Magdalena is written as a smart, no-nonsense and down-to-earth woman with an exasperated sense of humor. Tamar Myers was raised as a Mennonite and grew up in the Belgian Congo, where her parents were missionaries. She has also written another cozy mystery series set in the Carolinas and centers around the adventures of Abigail Timberlake, the proud owner of a Charlotte (and later Charleston) antique store, the Den of Antiquity (Den of Antiquity series). and some "orphan" (non-series) novels. Check out her Magdalena Yoder books! Regards, Karen from Berks County > For all of you people who would like to be able to spend more time in > Amish > Country, a great substitute might be reading some books based in an Amish > setting. I enjoy the writings of Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter. > Many of the writings are set in Lancaster County, Pa with some based in > Ohio > or Indiana settings. I met Wanda on a book signing trip at Shady Maple > several years ago. Good's store always features their new releases! > June ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I faithfully watched "Murder, She wrote" too! Mom and I, and it drove the rest of the family crazy! :o)   Haven't read Stephen King in many years. I'm more into SciFi/Fantasy genre. I like the elves, quests or space themes. I'm reading "Otherland" by Tad Williams right now. It's weird and I don't know if I like it or not. But there are 5-7 books and I'm only on the first. My favorite series would be "Xanth" by Piers Anthony and then "The sword of truth" by Terry Goodkind (which they have made into a series on tv...but I don't think they follow the book to closely).   I always have a book going! tracy --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Mary wrote: Karen, These sound like wonderful books, especially the Myers' series.  I loved 'Murder She Wrote' and watched it faithfully every week.  I'm not really crazy about the other type of mysteries.  My mother loved them and used to read every one she could get her hands on, especially Agatha Christie novels.  My gruesome side is reading Steven King books, which I haven't done in a while.  I'm on to other venues for a while when I have a chance, reading a few pages at a time in three totally different books.  I also borrowed a friend's 'German for Dummies' and 'Spanish for Dummies' books and CDs, so I'm dabbling in learning another language, or at least a few phrases. Any body else doing any reading? Mary from her Aerie

I haven't really read much of Stephen King, but sure do watch his movies! Wow that's so cool. Mary! we have some of the same interests! Cathy & Sally too! ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracy <better_than_good@yahoo.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:04:58 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] PA Dutch themed Fiction I faithfully watched "Murder, She wrote" too! Mom and I, and it drove the rest of the family crazy! :o)   Haven't read Stephen King in many years. I'm more into SciFi/Fantasy genre. I like the elves, quests or space themes. I'm reading "Otherland" by Tad Williams right now. It's weird and I don't know if I like it or not. But there are 5-7 books and I'm only on the first. My favorite series would be "Xanth" by Piers Anthony and then "The sword of truth" by Terry Goodkind (which they have made into a series on tv...but I don't think they follow the book to closely).   I always have a book going! tracy --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Mary wrote: Karen, These sound like wonderful books, especially the Myers' series.  I loved 'Murder She Wrote' and watched it faithfully every week.  I'm not really crazy about the other type of mysteries.  My mother loved them and used to read every one she could get her hands on, especially Agatha Christie novels.  My gruesome side is reading Steven King books, which I haven't done in a while.  I'm on to other venues for a while when I have a chance, reading a few pages at a time in three totally different books.  I also borrowed a friend's 'German for Dummies' and 'Spanish for Dummies' books and CDs, so I'm dabbling in learning another language, or at least a few phrases. Any body else doing any reading? Mary from her Aerie ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message