Comments on: Keepers and Giveaways: What’s On YOUR Bookshelf?

By: Emilie Richards

Emilie Richards — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:32:53 +0000

After tossing so many books (to my library, of course) it’s a delight to hear that somebody finds my books are keepers. No sweeter words. Thank you.

By: Mrs JaneAnn Clear

Mrs JaneAnn Clear — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:30:23 +0000

I’ve had to do this twice and it’s never easy . Some books I never let go of and others I pass on to those I know will enjoy, that makes it easier. I’ve read ALL Emily’s books and some will stay on my shelf to read again. Lookin forward to new book.

By: Emilie Richards

Emilie Richards — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:16:22 +0000

Very intelligent way to handle the towering book pile. Now that I’ve had to seriously cull mine, I hope never to have to undergo this kind of “trauma” again and do it regularly instead.

By: Donalene Poduska

Donalene Poduska — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:46:11 +0000

I am glad to read that you are going to do more in the Shenandoah Album series. I have loved each one and have recommended them to many friends. As you can tell, I am way behind in reading your blog! My husband and I try to cull our books at least two to three times a year. Some books our family will take but most go to the library sale. I have “books to read” in four large tote bags, two baskets, and a high pile! I do need to go through them and get them down to the ones that I really MUST read! Good luck to you in your decision and your move.

By: Emilie Richards

Emilie Richards — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:56:38 +0000

So glad you’re enjoying my books. Treasure Beach was an online novella I did and removed at the end of 2011. The good news is that it will appear in a two book anthology my publisher is producing. So watch my website for that announcement once it’s available. It’s not at all necessary to read before Sunset Bridge. It’s just an extra story starring Olivia.

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:41:34 +0000

I love your books. I started with the Shenandoah Album series, I am quilter and moved on to Happiness Key. I just finnished Fortunate Harbor. I am making the Happiness Key Quilt from Pat sloan’s website. How can I get the book Treasure Beach?
I also keep my favorite books. It is hard to decide what to keep and what to pass on to others? I don’t envy you having to choose which books to keep? Good luck on your move!

By: Becky in Georgia

Becky in Georgia — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:19 +0000

I have a collection of autographed books that will always go with me. My favorite children’s books. So happy to read that you are planning to continue the Shenandoah Album series. Good luck in your packing:)

By: Wanda

Wanda — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:34 +0000

I look forward to more books in the Shenandoah Album series. They are the books that lead me to you. They are definitely keeps on my shelf, along with Earlene Fowler, Jennifer
Chiaverini, John Jakes Kent Family Chronicles and The North and South Trilogy, just to name a few. DH has his keepers also and then of course there are the children’s books that I keep some were gifts to me from my grandparents, others gifts to my boys and still others that were favorite read alouds when they were small. I am saving them for the day that I hopefully have grandchildren to share them with.
There are many on my shelves that I know could go to other homes and I did clear them out a couple of years ago, and know it is time to do so again, but will wait until winter when it is cold and the sun is not calling me out to play.

By: Emilie Richards

Emilie Richards — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:36:39 +0000

Thank you, Deborah. And I’m going to be happy to write them, too. I may publish on my own, since that’s now much easier and more acceptable. But that sixth book has languished much too long.

By: Deborah Tyson

Deborah Tyson — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:29:29 +0000

I would keep anything by you, Diane Chamberlain, and Kristin Hannah. I am happy to hear you are planning on writing more books in the Shenandoah Album series.