Exceedingly Mundane

I finished a really wonderful book last night, the first in a series of 5 books by Beverly Lewis, called the “Abram’s Daughters” series. The first one is entitled “The Covenant” and introduces us to the Ebersol family, an Amish family living in Lancaster PA during the 1940’s. Abram and Ida have 4 daughters – Sadie, Leah and twins Hannah and Mary Ruth. I believe each of the books will continue to focus on this family, the daughters, their extended family and the Amish community.

As I expected, I really enjoyed this book. I had not ever read a Beverly Lewis book, but from what I had heard and read, I wanted to like it, and I did. I enjoyed the slow, simple pace of this book, and the reflections into the Amish way of life and their beliefs. This book was a great choice for me to read this time of year, when everything else is so frenetic and hectic and fast-paced. This book helped me to relax, slow down, and remember the important things in life – faith, family and my beliefs. I am very much looking forward to finishing this series and also reading more books by Beverly Lewis. I think she will eventually become a favorite author of mine. 🙂

For the record, that makes #68 this year, with a total of 23,603 pages read. Up next is the second book in this same series, called “The Betrayal”. I can’t wait to get started!

P.S. After I finish the second one, I will have to decide what to read next (I don’t own the remaining 3 in the series, but I’ve asked for them for Christmas… so I have to either wait or check my local library!). I got some books for my birthday that I want to start, but they are another series (by Christian author Leisha Kelly, has anyone read any of her books? I was attracted by the book jacket cover picture and the synopsis on the back!) and I’m not sure if I want to start another series before I finish the several I have in progress already. I’ve started books in the No 1. Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, the Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber, the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich and then there’s a ton of other books I want to read (either that I own or at the library). Decisions, decisions. Or as I love to say “So many books, so little time!” 😀