Beverly Lewis

Dear Readers,

There is very little I can say about a Beverly Lewis book that you don't probably know.   The Bridesmaid is the much anticipated second book in the Hickory Hollow series.   Publishers Weekly is quoted as saying “If there’s anything (Beverly) Lewis is better at than writing Amish novels, it’s hooking readers to find out what happens in the rest of the series.”   I agree, you find yourself caught up in the life of an Amish person and/or their community, and Bev makes her characters come to life and you want them to be part of your life also.

Joanna Kurtz seems to be proving the adage “always a bridesmaid, never the bride” true.  At 24 she is rapidly become a spinster in her community.   Her younger sister has suitors to spare, but not Joanna.  But Joanna has a couple of secrets, one being her love of writing.  She hopes to be published someday, but that is not something her Amish community would be pleased with.  Her other secret is her suitor from afar. 

Eben hopes to marry Joanna soon, he just can’t seem to get away long enough for that to happen.  Family issues keep him home and unable to court Joanna as he wishes.   He isn’t sure he will ever be able to and is thinking he will lose her. 

Beverly once again brings you along on a gentle sweet story that you want to continue reading.  She is able to make the reader just slow down, relax and enjoy the time spent in a community that is different than the one most of us live in.

To celebrate the release of her newest, Beverly is doing a book tour.  Baker Book Store is hosting her at LaGrave CRC in Grand Rapids MI on Sept. 21st at 7:00p.m.  The church's address is 107 LaGrave Ave, Grand Rapids MI 49503.  Call the store if you have any questions or need help with directions.  I am looking forward to hearing Bev speak again.  She is a wonderful story teller and is just a pleasure to listen to.   Hope to see you there.

Happy Reading