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Wish Amish
Read an Amish fiction or nonfiction book of your choice. Amish fiction is a calm escape from this busy world. Inspirational in content these stories feature Amish characters and communities. Below are some of the titles by popular Amish fiction authors, including some fun nonfiction options. Or select any Amish title of your choosing.
Moving Out
Ready to turn the page and move forward with some great reads? Here are 10 books about moving that we hope you’ll find inspiring and engaging—each one a perfect way to ‘unpack’ the adventures and challenges of relocation.
An Animal’s Perspective
It is not difficult to see the appeal of adult books featuring animal narrators. Many of us share our lives with pets and have so much love for animals in general. Who wouldn’t want to know what our pets are really thinking? If animals could talk, they would be perfectly positioned to provide unique perspectives on human behavior. Moreover, many of the books we read in our early years include talking animals, so it’s possible that the charm of animal narrators remains with us. Whether you prefer fur, feathers, or fins, this list has something for the child in all of us.