yay!!!! i'm not the only one with the opinion of anne of green gables worked best as a trilogy!! i can't tell you how relieved that makes me feel to not be alone on that.
Wonderful list! Can I add a recommendation in the same vein as Adam of the Road and A Door in the Wall? Brother Dusty-Feet by Rosemary Sutcliff is another middle ages road trip story. It's just delightful and the ending scene is the coziest ever!
Thank you Kate, 100 Life Softening Books is just what I needed to start the New Year. Life can have alot oif worries attached to it and books particularly comfort reads really do take the edge off things. As someone once said, books will be there for you when you need them and I have always found that to be true.
I love this idea so much! So many of the books in this video are favorites of mine and I can't wait to try out more! 🤩🌟📚💚 (Also, can't wait to hear what you thought of the Albert's Christmas book!) Many hugs, Kate! 🤗💝
Hi Kate! I’m new here and seeing this video in my feed today made me nearly cry. I had just gotten home from a dr appointment and it was a heavy one. I’m needing some softness in my life right about now so thank you! The cool thing about your channel is I’m really interested in reading more middle grade, even a bit younger and a bit older, as well…but I don’t know where to start beyond the Little House books, Beatrix Potter, Anne of Green Gables etc. I already have almost every book you recommended here in this video on my wishlist and most of them I’m never heard of. This is exciting!
It's comments like this that keep me making content! I'm so pleased that this will be a series you enjoy. I also want to say that I'm very sorry to hear that you're going through a hard time with your health. It's really tough when your body lets you down. I have now lived with a chronic illness for 5 years and it has been unbelievably hard. All the more reason to savor and love life softening books!
@@katehowereads Kate, I didn’t know you have a chronic illness! I do, as well, and I have so much empathy for you! It’s exhausting, isn’t it? I will pray for you. You have the sweetest spirit about you and it seems like those who suffer seem to be just on a different level; there’s a sweetness, a kindness, a softness. I think illness purifies us…much like fire does …and when you’re chronically ill it feels as if you’re in a fire(of pain, anxiety, depression), and if we can accept the fire as strengthening us rather than punishment, we will become stronger people. These things I tell myself daily in order to keep myself sane. Hang in there!
Many years ago, after the lunch recess, our elementary school teacher would have us lay our heads down on our arms, on our desks, and read us the chapter of a book. Adam of the Road was one of those books. It must have been about third grade. I bought this book a few months/years ago, and have been meaning to re-read it. I have no memory of the story, just an impression of the setting. Thank you for the reminder of Marguerite de Angeli's books. She was one of the very few outside our subculture to feature the Amish/Mennonite children as significant characters. I remember seeing a few of her books in the church library. Not sure about the school library, which usually consisted of a shelf or two in the back of the school room, as well as occasional visits from the traveling bookmobile.
Well, looking back, I think I remembered e. But looking at her bibliography, I also recognize . I remember hearing of somewhere along the way, though it is actually about a Quaker girl. I see l is also related, but I don't remember hearing of it. My memory isn't what it used to be, but I also remember being once of our after-lunch reads. @@katehowereads
Love love the Vanderbeekers...you started me on this adorable series..I just read Hidden Garden...fantastic story...I own 4 of the books ,I didn't realize there are 7...your gonna have to do a ranking haha jk..😊
Yes, enjoyed this. Love the expression " life softening"! Several books ive heard of but havent read, others really new to me. I recently got Anne of GG...ive never read this! 😮 Soon! I want that Susan Branch book! I have Fine Romance. For softening, due to the great humor, im currently reading Diary of a Provincial Lady, in the 2nd book now. Such relaxing laugh out loud fun! Softening! ❤😊
I can’t wait to see the rest of this series! The Paddington series has been giving me a lot of comfort recently. Cozy, comfort reads are my favorite.
Thank you! Paddington is the most endearing character.
Betsy, Tacy is my favorite series of all time also ❤ Thank you for creating these videos! What better time of year for life softening reads?
I'm so glad Betsy-Tacy brought you to my channel!!
@@katehowereads so am I! Your channel has been such a blessing in my life ❤️
@@shelliclarke5563 That makes me so happy to hear! 🥰
yay!!!! i'm not the only one with the opinion of anne of green gables worked best as a trilogy!! i can't tell you how relieved that makes me feel to not be alone on that.
(Opens up Goodreads, have a cat and a blanket) Let's go!❤
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These are my favorite kinds of videos!!! ❤️
Aww that makes me so happy to hear! I do love getting to talk about my favorite books.
I love this! I can’t wait to see your other life softening books. Thanks!
Thank you!!
Thank you! Wonderful idea and a very good selection too!
I love Susan Branch’s memoir books!
Wonderful list! Can I add a recommendation in the same vein as Adam of the Road and A Door in the Wall? Brother Dusty-Feet by Rosemary Sutcliff is another middle ages road trip story. It's just delightful and the ending scene is the coziest ever!
This recommendation was just irresistible - I have ordered a copy online! Thanks for telling me about it!
Thank you Kate, 100 Life Softening Books is just what I needed to start the New Year. Life can have alot oif worries attached to it and books
particularly comfort reads really do take the edge off things. As someone once said, books will be there for you when you need them and I have always found that to be true.
what a great video series ! lots to add to my TBR :)
I've only read The Anne books, but I just ordered The Door in the Wall from the library!
I hope you enjoy it! It has lovely illustrations.
This is fabulous and I agree, Ann of Green Gables books 1-3❣️ love part 1 of your series Kate, great idea
Wonderful list! I’m really hoping to try the Daughters of Arden sooner than later! ♥️thanks, Kate.
Yay! So happy to see both Anne Shirley and Betsy Tacy make an appearance ❤️
Two truly wonderful literary ladies!
Love this! We all need comfort in these trying times. It’s so nice to include this type of book into my lists of heavier reading. Thank you 👏🏻🌸👏🏻
You're welcome!
I love this idea so much! So many of the books in this video are favorites of mine and I can't wait to try out more! 🤩🌟📚💚 (Also, can't wait to hear what you thought of the Albert's Christmas book!) Many hugs, Kate! 🤗💝
Heresy! 😂😂😂 One of my favorite Anne books is Anne's House of Dreams. I'm so excited that you are doing this series!
Haha, you can live it up with Anne's House of Dreams!
Hi Kate! I’m new here and seeing this video in my feed today made me nearly cry. I had just gotten home from a dr appointment and it was a heavy one. I’m needing some softness in my life right about now so thank you! The cool thing about your channel is I’m really interested in reading more middle grade, even a bit younger and a bit older, as well…but I don’t know where to start beyond the Little House books, Beatrix Potter, Anne of Green Gables etc. I already have almost every book you recommended here in this video on my wishlist and most of them I’m never heard of. This is exciting!
It's comments like this that keep me making content! I'm so pleased that this will be a series you enjoy. I also want to say that I'm very sorry to hear that you're going through a hard time with your health. It's really tough when your body lets you down. I have now lived with a chronic illness for 5 years and it has been unbelievably hard. All the more reason to savor and love life softening books!
@@katehowereads Kate, I didn’t know you have a chronic illness! I do, as well, and I have so much empathy for you! It’s exhausting, isn’t it? I will pray for you. You have the sweetest spirit about you and it seems like those who suffer seem to be just on a different level; there’s a sweetness, a kindness, a softness. I think illness purifies us…much like fire does …and when you’re chronically ill it feels as if you’re in a fire(of pain, anxiety, depression), and if we can accept the fire as strengthening us rather than punishment, we will become stronger people. These things I tell myself daily in order to keep myself sane. Hang in there!
@@nikkivenable73 Yes! It has really made me grow in my faith and in empathy for anyone who also suffers from chronic illness.
Thank you for the recommendations! *adding all to my TBR*
I love this series! Thank you so much for all the recommendations ♥️ I had never heard of "The Tale of Hill Top Farm", but it sounds amazing!
I hope you enjoy it!
I've been looking forward to this series -- thank you!
So glad to be putting it up!
I need to try the Beatrix Potter mysteries!
They are so fun!
Many years ago, after the lunch recess, our elementary school teacher would have us lay our heads down on our arms, on our desks, and read us the chapter of a book. Adam of the Road was one of those books. It must have been about third grade. I bought this book a few months/years ago, and have been meaning to re-read it. I have no memory of the story, just an impression of the setting.
Thank you for the reminder of Marguerite de Angeli's books. She was one of the very few outside our subculture to feature the Amish/Mennonite children as significant characters. I remember seeing a few of her books in the church library. Not sure about the school library, which usually consisted of a shelf or two in the back of the school room, as well as occasional visits from the traveling bookmobile.
I loved hearing your memory of Adam of the Road!
I am so interested that Marguerite De Angeli featured Amish children in a story. What story of hers?
Well, looking back, I think I remembered e. But looking at her bibliography, I also recognize . I remember hearing of somewhere along the way, though it is actually about a Quaker girl. I see l is also related, but I don't remember hearing of it.
My memory isn't what it used to be, but I also remember being once of our after-lunch reads. @@katehowereads
Love love the Vanderbeekers...you started me on this adorable series..I just read Hidden Garden...fantastic story...I own 4 of the books ,I didn't realize there are 7...your gonna have to do a ranking haha jk..😊
So fun that you love the Vanderbeekers too! You have a lot of fun ahead of you with the next books.
Yes, enjoyed this. Love the expression " life softening"! Several books ive heard of but havent read, others really new to me. I recently got Anne of GG...ive never read this! 😮 Soon! I want that Susan Branch book! I have Fine Romance. For softening, due to the great humor, im currently reading Diary of a Provincial Lady, in the 2nd book now. Such relaxing laugh out loud fun! Softening! ❤😊
So glad you enjoyed it! I have heard endless good things about the Diary of a Provincial Lady!
Yay! So happy this series is here!
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Betsy, Tacy and Tib! :)
Exile is on my TBR because of you 🥰
I hope you love it!
Definitely going to save this video for when I need some comfort. ❤
Thank you, Sandy!
Thnx for this video kate ❤ Namaste from India 🙏🏽
I love Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams. 💚 I too think it’s the better than her first and read it every year😊
So fun! I find it such a consoling book.
Love this new series!
Thank you!