Gentle Reads

Looking for a good story? Tired of scenes of graphic violence, explicit sex, and dysfunctional families? Try these novels which have wholesome characters, some humor, a little romance, some introspection, but above all, give the reader a good feeling when finished. All of these titles are located in the Adult Fiction section of the Library unless otherwise noted.

Barrett, William E. Lilies of the Field. 1962.

Benson, E.F. Mapp and Lucia. 1931.

Burns, Olive Ann. Cold Sassy Tree. 1984. Also available: Cassette, eAudiobook

Chappell, Fred. I Am One of You Forever. 1985.

Dickinson, Barbara M. A Rebellious House. 1997.

Douglas, Lloyd C. Magnificent Obsession. 1929.

Edgerton, Clyde. Raney. 1985.

Gallico, Paul. Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris. 1958.

Giles, Janice Holt. The Enduring Hills. 1950.

Godwin, Gail. A Southern Family. 1987. Also available: Cassette

Goudge, Elizabeth. The Child From the Sea. 1970.

Gulley, Phillip. Home to Harmony. 2000. Also available: eBook

Hamner, Earl. Spencer’s Mountain. 1961.

Hassler, Jon. A Green Journey. 1985.

Heyer, Georgette. Lady of Quality. 1972. (Romance HEY).

Hilton, James. Goodbye, Mr. Chips. 1934.

Hinton, J. Lynne. Friendship Cake. 2000.

Karon, Jan. At Home in Mitford. 1994. Also available: Large Type, CD

Llewellyn, Richard. How Green Was My Valley. 1967.

Marshall, Catherine. Christy. 1967. (Romance MAR). Also available: Cassette

McCullough, Colleen. The Ladies of Missalonghi. 1987.

Montgomery, E.M. Anne of Green Gables. 1908. (Adult Fiction-Teen MON).
Also available: Large Type, CD, eBook, eAudiobook, Digital Player

Oke, Janette. Love Comes Softly. 1979. (Romance OKE).

Otto, Whitney. How to Make an American Quilt. 1991.

Pilcher, Rosamunde. The Shell Seekers. 1987. (Romance PIL).
Also available: Large Type, Cassette

Pratt, James Michael. The Lighthouse Keeper. 2000. (Romance PRA).
Also available: Large Type

Price, Eugenia. Savannah. 1983.

Pym, Barbara. Excellent Women. 1952.

Read, Miss. Thrush Green. 1983.

Siddons, Anne Rivers. Colony. 1992. Also available: Large Type, Cassette, eBook

Smith, Robert Kimmel. Sadie Shapiro’s Knitting Book. 1973.

Spencer, LaVyrle. Morning Glory. 1989. (Romance SPE). Also available: Large Type

Tatlock, Ann. A Room of My Own. 1997.

Thirkell, Angela. Love Among the Ruins. 1948.

West, Jessamyn. Friendly Persuasion. 1971.

White, Bailey. Quite a Year for Plums. 1998. Also available: Large Type, Cassette

Wilder, Effie Leland. Out to Pasture: But Not Over the Hill. 1995.

Woodhouse, Sarah. The Peacock’s Feather. 1988.