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According to the Pattern is one of Grace's early books and it's "off the beaten path".

The first chapter is entitled "The Fallen Idol" and sets the scene for the rest of the story. Mrs. Winthrop, out in the park with her little daughter, suddenly comes upon her husband who is out with another woman. Not quite the usual GLH romance, is it?

Pick up a copy and share her struggle to live "according to the pattern" despite what's going on around her. Sounds a bit like it could have been written today, yes? An interesting departure from the usual novels.

This is one of the rare first editions of According to the Pattern. It was published on September 1, 1903 by The Griffith and Rowland Press and is copyrighted by The American Baptist Publication Society.

The last of the 1940's: 2025 GLH Reading List

We’ll finish out the 1940’s with a few earlier seasonal favorites added for fun!

January
The Gold Shoe – We’ve always imagined this missing shoe may have slipped off around New Year’s Eve. Published 9/5/1930.

February
More Than Conquerer – Lutie and Link from By Way of the Silverthorns show up to hold Bible studies for soldiers. Published 2/23/1944.

March
Time of the Singing of Birds – Watch for Chicken & Waffles near the end of the book! Published 9/28/1944.

April
All Through the Night – Blythe Bonniewell and her parents from More Than Conquerer make a “cameo” appearance. Published 2/27/1945.

May
A Girl To Come Home To – A wartime romance published 10/2/1945.

June
In Tune With Wedding Bells – June is perfect for a Wedding read. Published 5/26/1941.

July
Bright Arrows – Case of the Missing Jewels…published 3/6/1946

August
Where Two Ways Met – The last book that Grace completed. Published 12/13/1946.

September
Mary Arden – Left on the typewriter when Grace was called home in 1947. Finished by her daughter, Ruth, and published 6/22/1948.

October
Miss Lavinia’s Call and Other Stories – A short story collection compiled by Grace’s daughters, Margaret and Ruth, after her homegoing. Published 10/31/1949.

November
Chance of a Lifetime – Thanksgiving Dinner for the young people of “The Flats.” Published 5/27/1931.

December
Our favorite Christmas GLH: The Substitute Guest (9/21/1936) or choose your favorite GLH Christmas Book!


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