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Christian Fiction November 2017
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The Christmas Blessing
by Melody Carlson
Historical Fiction. When she receives the news in late 1944 that her baby's father was shot down in the South Pacific, Amelia Richards loses hope. Jobless and broke, she has nowhere to turn for help but her infant's paternal grandparents. The only problem is, they don't know that she--or their grandson--exists. When Amelia discovers that the family is wealthy and influential, dare she disclose the truth of her relationship with their son? Or could the celebration of the arrival of another unexpected baby nearly two thousand years ago be the answer to her dilemma?
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Murder is No Accident
by A. H. Gabhart
Cozy Mystery. Young Maggie Greene may be trespassing in the old, empty Victorian mansion on a quiet street in Hidden Springs, but all she wants is some private time in the magnificent tower room to write her stories. Certain she'll be in trouble if caught, she hides when a realtor shows up. But someone else is in the house too, someone even more worried about getting caught. When Maggie finds the realtor's body at the bottom of a flight of stairs and the other person gone, Deputy Sheriff Michael Keane is called in. He assumes the realtor's death is a tragic accident--until a second person is found dead in the house. When Maggie is threatened, Michael must catch the murderer before anyone else dies.
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The Ebb Tide
by Beverly Lewis
Amish Fiction. When a well-to-do family asks Sallie Riehl to be their daughter's nanny for the summer at their Cape May, New Jersey, vacation home, she jumps at the chance to broaden her horizons beyond the Lancaster County Amish community where she grew up. Sallie has long dreamed of seeing more of the world, but her parents are reluctant for her to put off baptism yet another summer, and the timing is unfortunate for Perry Zook, who has renewed interest in courting her. Though she loves nannying, Sallie has free time on the weekends to enjoy the shore. It is there that she meets Kevin Kreider, a marine biology student who talks freely about all he's learning and asks about her interests. Sallie realizes she's never felt quite this alive around Perry. Then again, Kevin is Mennonite, not Amish.
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Cherished Mercy
by Tracie Peterson
Historical Romance. In 1855 Oregon Territory, a letter arrives asking midwife Mercy Flanagan to travel to Rogue River Valley and aid her pregnant friend. Mercy, who survived the Whitman Massacre as a child, goes even though tensions between whites and Native Americans are increasing. While there, she meets a handsome young minister, but in the wake of a tragedy, their relationship and faith are tested. This is the 3rd book in the Heart of the Frontier trilogy; if you want to start with the 1st book, pick up Treasured Grace.
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Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love Story
by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Amish Romance. Bess Riehl is preparing Rose Hill Farm for her Christmas wedding, but her groom isn't who she thought it would be. She is engaged to Amos Lapp, the cousin and best friend of her former love Billy Lapp. Billy is far away from his Amish roots working as a rose rustler for Penn State and wants nothing to do with Stoney Ridge, his family, or Bess. And that suits Bess just fine. When a "lost" rose is discovered at Rose Hill Farm, Billy is sent to track down its origins. He plans to get in, identify the rose, and get out as quickly as possible. The only catch is that he's having a hard time narrowing down the identity of the lost rose, and he can't get those tropical blue eyes of Bess Riehl out of his mind.
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| A Baxter Family Christmas by Karen KingsburyGeneral Fiction. Family patriarch John Baxter has invited an unexpected -- and unwanted, by some -- guest to his family's Christmas Eve celebration: an atheist who received the heart of his daughter Erin after she, her husband, and three of their four kids died in a car accident. John thinks the family can help the troubled woman, but John's daughter Ashley believes that the niece she's now raising isn't ready for this. If you've been following the Baxters' stories, you'll find yourself among friends; if you're new, it's fine to start here. Want the latest in the series? Pick up In This Moment, out November 7th. |
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The Christmas Candle
by Max Lucado
Historical Fiction. In the small English village of Gladstone, an angel appears every 25 years and touches a candle in the home of the town's candle makers, who in turn give the special taper to someone in need of a blessing. During the Christmas of 1864, the angel is due to visit the Haddington residence, but with so many townspeople in need, whom will they choose to receive the precious gift? Then chandler Edward Haddington accidentally mixes up the candles, and no one is sure who will receive a miracle! Magical and surprising, The Christmas Candle will keep you guessing until the very end. If you'd like to see this story on screen, watch the 2013 movie of the same name that's based on the book and stars Susan Boyle.
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| Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie MacomberRomance. Julia Padden's grumpy (but handsome) neighbor, Cain Maddox, rebuffs her every attempt at friendliness. Julia, who works at a department store to pay for college, has the chance for a professional social media job, but needs to gain blog followers. When she chronicles her attempts to be kind to Cain, her readership skyrockets...maybe too much. If Cain finds out she's been writing about him, how kind will he be? Though bestselling author Debbie Macomber isn't published by a Christian fiction publisher, she is a Christian whose books celebrate inspirational topics. If you're looking for her 2017 Christmas novel, it's called Merry and Bright. |
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| The Christmas Town by Donna VanLiereGeneral Fiction. Christmas is definitely not 20-year-old Lauren Gabriel's favorite time of year; it's when families get together, and as a foster child, she never really had one -- but, as a grocery store cashier, she can't escape the songs and decorations. After work one day, she goes for an aimless drive and ends up in a small town. Drawn into the lives of the people there, she volunteers for Glory's Place, a charity that helps single moms and families during hard times. Has Lauren finally found a place she can call home? Read this heartwarming seasonal tale, the 9th in the loosely connected Christmas Hope series, to find out. |
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Attitudes of Gratitude: Our Thankful Angels
Thursday, November 16, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Angels of Gratitude will be presented Thursday, November 16 at 2:00pm. When we live in the spirit of gratitude, we are freed from the fear of scarcity. Join us as we create scenes and experiences of gratitude with our visual imaging, and share Thanksgiving philosophy. For more information, call Ange Benz at 219-874-3754.
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Bookmarks: The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
Friday, November 17, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Dennis Norman will review The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules: A Novel by internationally best-selling author Catharina Ingleman-Sundberg. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel meets The Italian Job this witty and insightful comedy of errors about a group of delinquent seniors whose desire for a better quality of life leads them to rob and ransom priceless artwork. The program will also be offered at the Westchester Township Historical Museum on Thursday, November 16 at 2:00 pm.
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Snapshots from the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Saturday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Executive Director of the Welcome Network will give a presentation on the Syrian Crisis, relief trips he has taken, and refugee resettlement here in Northwest Indiana. He will also answer questions. The Welcome Network, is a faith-based organization based in Northwest Indiana. The Welcome Network provides the community with opportunities to respond to the refugee crisis both locally and globally.
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The Hero Film Showing
Sunday, November 19, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The final Fall Films on DVD Series showing of the season is The Hero starring Sam Elliott. Lee Hayden is a Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. Rated R. The film is co-sponsored with Purdue University Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural Series.
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