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Gentle reads
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Read’
is a
term used to describe books that contain little or no sex, violence
or profanity. Often—but not always– the books have
Christian themes or elements. We have many more gentle reads at the
library than we can list in this brochure. If you’d like help
finding more, please ask at the reference desk and we’ll be
happy to help!
Many of the books below are part of a
series. In
such a case,
the first book in the series will be listed below. To see what
other books in the series are owned by SELCO, click on the "Other
books in the series" link.
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Burns,
Olive
Ann
Cold
Sassy Tree
A timeless, funny, resplendent novel about romance and adolescence,
and how people lived and died in a small Southern town at the turn
of the century. There is also an unfinished
sequel published after the author's death. |
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Dallas,
Sandra
The
Persian Pickle Club
Set in 1930’s Kansas, this story features a
women’s quilting circle and a secret involving one of its
members. (RD) |
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DePree,
Traci
A
Can of Peas
Weaving together the strong threads of family and friends in a
pattern of grace, forgiveness, and kindness, A Can of Peas invites
readers into a place where every day brings a new story and
neighbors are more than just people who live down the road. After
the death of his grandfather, Peter Morgan and his new bride, Mae,
face a life-changing decision: should they embrace the
career-chasing ambitions of their family and friends in St. Paul or
accept the absurd challenge of saving the family farm in the
Minnesota countryside? [First book in a series] |
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Gulley,
Philip
Home
to Harmony
In the fictional small town of Harmony, Indiana, Sam Gardner
becomes the pastor of his hometown church, Harmony Friends Meeting.
In this delightful, first-person novel, Sam describes in a warm,
down-home style the moving & humorous adventures he encounters
his first year home to Harmony. [First book in a series] |
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Karon,
Jan
At
Home in Mitford
The first in a series of novels, this heartwarming book introduces
readers to a small, charming North Carolina town and its equally
charming denizens. Filled with the mysteries and miracles of
everyday life and rich, provincial humor, At Home in Mitford will
have readers clamoring for more. [First book in a series] |
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Medlicott,
Joan
The
Ladies of Covington Send Their Love
This heartwarming story of three women of a certain age who build a
home for themselves and a future together is an inspiring delight,
filled with life, love, and a few down-home recipes. |
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Ray,
Jeanne
Eat
Cake
Warm and funny contemporary novel, set in Minneapolis,
detailing the family misadventures of Ruth, a woman who loves to
bake cake. Includes recipes! (RD) |
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Read,
Miss
Thrush
Green
A long running and widely popular series about the English
village of Thrush Green. (RD) [First book in a series] |
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Ross,
Ann
Miss
Julia Speaks Her Mind
A Southern comedy of manners detailing the exploits of the charming
and wise (but eccentric and outspoken) Miss Julia. (RD) [First book in a series] |
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Trigiani,
Adriana
Big
Stone Gap
Set in 1970s Appalachia, this charming and warm novel (and its two
sequels) describes the life of Ave Maria Mulligan, the town
pharmacist, who is almost unable to recognize true love when it
finally arrives. (RD) [First book in a series] |
Except as noted, annotations are supplied from the SELCO catalog
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