862 ratings | 388 reviews | avg rating:4.38

Candace’s Year In Books

Candace’s 2024 Year in Books

Take a look at Candace’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Candace’s 2024 Year in Books

Candace Simar’s Followers (63)

Candace’s Bookshelves

to-read (186)
currently-reading (19)
read (874)
the-rising-tide (0)

Candace’s Friends (162)

Ness

7,777 books | 94 friends

Thea Fransen

2,873 books | 144 friends

Laura

1,370 books | 106 friends

Faith

1,407 books | 57 friends

Tom

1,245 books | 43 friends

Ilanka

1,447 books | 20 friends

Beth Workman

1,705 books | 125 friends

Teddy Jones

250 books | 93 friends

More friends…

Candace Simar

Goodreads Author

Member Since

December 2011

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/httpgoodreadscomcandacesimar

edit data

141 posts
Candace Simar's Blog

Review of SISTER LUMBERJACK by Vickie Smith

Vickie Smith kindly agreed to let me repost her blog from my book Launch for Sister Lumberjack. She surprised me with a visit at last week’s book signing at Fitger’s Book Store in Duluth. It’s always fun to find readers who like my work. Click on this link for the full review. Thanks Vickie!

Book Launch of Sister Lumberjack by Candace Simar (Release Date April 16, 2024) _ Writing Near the Lake

Combine Editions
Candace Simar’s books

Average rating: 4.15 · 1,212 ratings · 248 reviews · 18 distinct works • Similar authors

	Abercrombie Trail: A Novel of the 1862 Uprising (Abercrombie Trail, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 340 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pomme de Terre (Abercrombie Trail #2) 4.09 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Birdie (Abercrombie Trail, #3) 4.38 avg rating — 146 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shelterbelts 3.96 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blooming Prairie (Abercrombie Trail, #4) 4.34 avg rating — 121 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sister Lumberjack 4.37 avg rating — 83 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Escape to Fort Abercrombie by Candace Simar (Goodreads Author), EK-2 Publishing 4.55 avg rating — 38 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Glory of Ordinary Time & Other Stories 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dear Homefolks and Other Stories 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Follow Whiskey Creek it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Candace Simar…

Series by Candace Simar

Abercrombie Trail (4 books)
by

Candace Simar (Goodreads Author)

4.18 avg rating — 785 ratings

Abercrombie Trail (1 book)
by

Candace Simar (Goodreads Author)

4.34 avg rating — 121 ratings

Candace is Currently Reading

Candace Simar is currently reading

Nebraska Pioneer Cookbook Illustrated by Peggy W. Link

by Kay compiled by Graber

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Oct 18, 2023 11:24AM

Candace Simar is currently reading

The Third Horseman: Climate Change and the Great Famine of the 14th Century

by William Rosen

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Nov 02, 2021 08:11PM

Candace Simar is currently reading

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by Julia Cameron

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jan 05, 2021 02:51PM

rss
Candace’s Recent Updates

Candace Simar wrote a new blog post Review of SISTER LUMBERJACK by Vickie Smith Vickie Smith kindly agreed to let me repost her blog from my book Launch for Sister Lumberjack. She surprised me with a visit at last week’s book sig Read more of this blog post »
Jun 04, 2025 02:07AM · like
Candace Simar has read The Air Raid Killer (Max Heller, Dresden Detective, #1) by Frank Goldammer	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 06, 2025 04:22PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Air Raid Killer by Frank Goldammer. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Air Raid Killer by Frank Goldammer <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar wants to read Split Image (Jesse Stone, #9) by Robert B. Parker	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2024 12:35PM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Split Image by Robert B. Parker. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Split Image by Robert B. Parker <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar rated a book really liked it The Spirit of the North Wind by Anthony Anselmo (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This YA book did not disappoint. Well done!
Oct 27, 2024 01:40PM · like · see review
Candace Simar rated a book liked it The Phantom Patrol (Billy Boyle World War II #19) by James R. Benn	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I have enjoyed the entire Billy Boyle ww2 mystery series. This book felt rushed and confused.
Oct 27, 2024 01:36PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Phantom Patrol by James R. Benn. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Phantom Patrol by James R. Benn <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar rated a book really liked it Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Quill and Crow live on an Indian reservation in Northern Minnesota. Their world is rocked by missing Native women. This story shows the results of generational trauma. I highly recommend it.
Oct 27, 2024 01:34PM · 2 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar rated a book really liked it Land in Her Own Name: Women as Homesteaders in North Dakota by H. Elaine Lindgren	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I bought this book to research homesteaders in the 1800s. I learned a lot.
Oct 27, 2024 01:32PM · like · see review
Candace Simar rated a book liked it Word of the Day: Transform Your Writing in 15 Minutes a Day by Marilyn Horowitz (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book reminded me of Julie Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY in that it suggests daily journaling and mind mapping strategies to improve creative writing. Horowitz adds a new concept of using a random word of the day to delve deeper into the creative pr ...more
Oct 27, 2024 01:27PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Word of the Day by Marilyn Horowitz. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Word of the Day by Marilyn Horowitz <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar rated a book liked it Three-Inch Teeth (Joe Pickett, #24) by C.J. Box	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
not my favorite Joe Pickett book, but still an enjoyable read.
Sep 03, 2024 03:52PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Candace Simar finished reading The Cruelest Month (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #3) by Louise Penny (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 03, 2024 03:49PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Candace's books…

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
readers advisory ...: Pioneering/homesteading/farming/ranching	12	298	Oct 12, 2011 03:59PM
The History Book ...: * INTRODUCTION - AMERICAN HISTORY	170	701	Jul 03, 2020 10:27PM

Candace’s Year In Books

Candace Simar’s Followers (63)

Add New
Videos

Candace’s Bookshelves

Candace’s Friends (162)

Candace Simar

Goodreads Author

141 posts
Candace Simar's Blog

Review of SISTER LUMBERJACK by Vickie Smith

Combine Editions
Candace Simar’s books

Series by Candace Simar

Candace is Currently Reading

rss
Candace’s Recent Updates

Review of SISTER LUMBERJACK by Vickie Smith

See a Problem?

Preview — The Air Raid Killer by Frank Goldammer

See a Problem?

Preview — Split Image by Robert B. Parker

See a Problem?

Preview — The Phantom Patrol by James R. Benn

See a Problem?

Preview — Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon

See a Problem?

Preview — Word of the Day by Marilyn Horowitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box

See a Problem?

Preview — The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny

Topics Mentioning This Author

Candace’s Friend Comments

Candace Simar’s Followers (63)

Candace Simar

Goodreads Author

rssCandace’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — The Air Raid Killer by Frank Goldammer

See a Problem?

Preview — Split Image by Robert B. Parker

See a Problem?

Preview — The Phantom Patrol by James R. Benn

See a Problem?

Preview — Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon

See a Problem?

Preview — Word of the Day by Marilyn Horowitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box

See a Problem?

Preview — The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny

Topics Mentioning This Author

rss
Candace’s Recent Updates