The Book Shoppe
One of the finest collections of books
about the Amish and Mennonites!

Whether you like fiction or cooking, history or children's books, theology or basic introductions, peace literature or family, biography or quilts—whatever your interest, we try to have the best titles available.

A book lover's dream!

The People’s Place Book Shoppe’s
Top 30 Books

Listed below, in bestselling order, are the topselling titles in The People's Place Book Shoppe. All books are paperback unless otherwise designated.

1. 20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish and Mennonites (Revised) by Merle and Phyllis Good, $6.95.

2. Reuben and the Quilt, P. Buckley Moss, Artist; Story by Merle Good, (hardcover) $16.00.

3. Plain Pig's ABC's: A Day on Plain Pig's Amish Farm by Phyllis Pellman Good, illustrations by Cheryl Benner, $6.95 (paperback) and $14.95 (hardcover).

4. A History of the Amish by Steven Nolt, $9.95.

5. An Amish Portrait, text by Merle Good, photography by Jery Irwin (hardcover), $7.95.

6. What Mennonites Are Thinking, 1999, edited by Merle Good and Phyllis Pellman Good, $11.95.

7. What Mennonites Are Thinking, 1998, edited by Merle Good and Phyllis Pellman Good, $11.95.

8. Amish Cooking by Double Pen Foundation, $1.95.

9. Living Without Electricity (Revised) by Stephen Scott and Kenneth Pellman, $7.95 (paperback) and $14.95 (hardcover).

10. Who Are the Amish? by Merle Good, $21.95.

11. The Puzzles of Amish Life by Donald B. Kraybill, $7.95.

12. Reuben and the Fire, P. Buckley Moss, Artist; Story by Merle Good, (hardcover) $14.95.

13. Amos and Susie: An Amish Story by Merle Good, illustrated by Cheryl Benner, $4.95 (paperback) and $12.95 (hardcover).

14. Quilts from Two Valleys: Amish Quilts from the Big Valley and Mennonite Quilts from the Shenandoah Valley by Phyllis Pellman Good, $19.95.

15. The Old Order Amish by T. J. Redcay, $4.95.

16. Reuben and the Blizzard, P. Buckley Moss, Artist; Story by Merle Good, (hardcover) $14.95.

17. Amish Women: Lives and Stories by Louise Stoltzfus, $8.95 (paperback) and $14.95 (hardcover).

18. An Amish Christmas Coloring Book by Cheryl Benner, $2.95.

19. Amish Life by John A. Hostetler, $5.95.

20. Why Do They Dress That Way? by Stephen Scott, $7.95.

21. From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens by Phyllis Pellman Good and Rachel Thomas Pellman, $15.95.

22. An Amish Farm Coloring Book by Cheryl Benner, $2.95.

23. A Quiet and Peaceable Life by John L. Ruth, $6.95.

24. Die Amish von Lancaster, Pennsylvania (in German) by Adelheide Schützler, $4.95.

25. The Amish Way: A Book of Postcards, photography by Jerry Irwin, $8.95.

26. Angels and Donkeys: Tales for Christmas and Other Times by André Trocmé, translated by Nelly Trocmé Hewett, (hardcover) $12.95.

27. The Amish School by Sara E. Fisher and Rachel K. Stahl, $6.95.

28. Mennonite Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley by Phyllis Pellman Good and Kate Good, $14.95.

29. The Central Market Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good and Louise Stoltzfus, $13.95 (paperback) and $19.95 (hardcover).

30. Plain and Simple by Sue Bender, $15.00.

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Top Videos, Calendars, Notecards,
Games and Maps

VIDEOS
1. Video: The Amish: A People of Preservation, a documentary film by John Ruth (54 minutes), $19.95.

2. Video: Hazel's People, a dramatic feature film set among the Mennonites of Lancaster County, based on a novel by Merle Good, starring Geralding Page and Pat Hingle (105 minutes), $19.95.

CALENDARS
1. Amish Seasons 2001 Wall Calendar, 12" x 12", $10.95.
    (now available).

2. Amish Quilts 2001 Wall Calendar, 12" x 12", $10.95.
    (now available).

NOTECARDS
1. Amish Seasons Panorama Boxed Notecards, $11.95.

2. Amish Winter Season's Greetings, $11.95.

3. Amish Quilts Boxed Notecards, $11.95.

4. Log Cabin Quilt Thank You Notes, $8.95.

GAMES
1. Dutch Blitz, $9.99.

MAPS
1. Lancaster County Map, $2.25.

2. Pennsylvania Map, $2.95.

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To Order by Phone, Fax, or Mail —

      If you are unable to visit our Book Shoppe, you may order any of these books by toll-free phone (800/390-8436) or by toll-free fax (888/768-3433) or by mail at The People's Place, 3513 Old Philadelphia Pike, P.O. Box 419, Intercourse, PA 17534. Shipping will be added—10% of the total amount ($3.00 minimum) for orders for U.S. addresses; persons outside the U.S. should inquire about the costs of shipping. (6% sales tax is added for PA residents.)

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