Once Upon a Summer

I don't read book blurbs when I don't have to, and I had no intention of looking at any blurb or other beforehand to know what this book was about. Janette Oke's name and the fact that I've known of this novel's existence for years was enough. I was in for three noteworthy surprises from the beginnin......more

At first I wasn't too sure I would like this book but as I read on into the book I loved it. At times the story had me laughing out loud. At the end I shed more than a few tears of happiness. I'm going on to the next book in the series. I enjoyed the story that much. Jeanette Oke climbs into the mind......more

This was a reread after 25 years or so! I approached it thinking I would be bored and laughing it at. It was such a good comfort read. It felt like coming home. True nostalgia. I was even highlighting some parts and wiping away tears at several parts. I couldn't put it down at night. Yes it was predi......more

Sweet and Cozy read from the 80’s. Loved these characters and their whole family dynamic. 💓......more

I've always enjoyed Janette Oke's stories about simpler times. I always enjoy the little details of how the laundry was done or how much of their lives depended on horses. Even though I would have liked to see this story from Lou's perspective, having it told by Josh, with all the colloquialisms and......more