"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx.Nice Books
Every once in awhile a library users will come to desk asking for a recommendation for a “nice” book. By that they usually mean a good story but without serial killers, gory forensic evidence discoveries, swear words, sexual descriptions they could do without, and unhappy endings.
Below are listed some fiction suggestions that fit the above criteria. Quite a few were published many years ago but that doesn’t make them any less enjoyable.
Lilies of the Field by William Barrett
FIC - WAM
A black handyman helps a group of nuns build a church.
Mrs. Mike by Nancy Freeman
FIC - SHL TPL SBL
A young woman marries a Mountie and begins a new life in the Canadian wilderness.
The Chosen – Chaim Potok
FIC - SCS TPL
In 1940’s Brooklyn, two young boys form a deep and unlikely friendship that carries them into adulthood.
At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
FIC PBK Kar - WCV
The first book in the series featuring Father Tim, a beloved rector to his small town community is a delightful read.
Jane’s House by Robert Kimmel Smith
FIC - WMB
The touching story of a man whose wife has died very unexpectedly. He and his children valiantly struggle to cope with their loss.
Two from Galilee: The Story of Mary and Joseph by Marjorie Holmes
FIC Holmes - TPL SHL
Fictional account of the birth of Christ as told through the young couples eyes.
Memory of Running by Ron McLarty
FIC McLarty - WCV
A man takes a bicycle trip across to US to claim his deceased sister’s remains.
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
FIC Enger - WCV
The story of the unusual Land family set in rural Minnesota during the 1960’s.
Every once in awhile a library users will come to desk asking for a recommendation for a “nice” book. By that they usually mean a good story but without serial killers, gory forensic evidence discoveries, swear words, sexual descriptions they could do without, and unhappy endings.
Below are listed some fiction suggestions that fit the above criteria. Quite a few were published many years ago but that doesn’t make them any less enjoyable.
Lilies of the Field by William Barrett
FIC - WAM
A black handyman helps a group of nuns build a church.
Mrs. Mike by Nancy Freeman
FIC - SHL TPL SBL
A young woman marries a Mountie and begins a new life in the Canadian wilderness.
The Chosen – Chaim Potok
FIC - SCS TPL
In 1940’s Brooklyn, two young boys form a deep and unlikely friendship that carries them into adulthood.
At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
FIC PBK Kar - WCV
The first book in the series featuring Father Tim, a beloved rector to his small town community is a delightful read.
Jane’s House by Robert Kimmel Smith
FIC - WMB
The touching story of a man whose wife has died very unexpectedly. He and his children valiantly struggle to cope with their loss.
Two from Galilee: The Story of Mary and Joseph by Marjorie Holmes
FIC Holmes - TPL SHL
Fictional account of the birth of Christ as told through the young couples eyes.
Memory of Running by Ron McLarty
FIC McLarty - WCV
A man takes a bicycle trip across to US to claim his deceased sister’s remains.
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
FIC Enger - WCV
The story of the unusual Land family set in rural Minnesota during the 1960’s.
Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern
FIC AHERN - WCV
The story of Rosie and her best friend and all of the curveballs that get thrown at her.
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