Sydney hates funerals (overlong programs, creepy corpses, warbly singing). But she loves gooey, cheesy funeral potatoes. And these days, between her ward and neighborhood and extended family, it seems like there’s always a funeral for the Relief Society president to attend. Not fun occasions, of course, but not terribly traumatic either—which is good, considering how crazy life is already with taking care of four little kids and one inactive brother. Ted is the lone black sheep amongst the blond-haired, blue-eyed OllerVanKeefers (rhymes with overachievers) and his lack of a testimony coupled with his lack of overall ambition has Syd concerned—perhaps a bit too concerned, given how she sometimes prays for a not-too-serious car crash to shake him up a bit. But when a real crisis hits the family and Syd sees the shadowy side of picture-perfect happiness, she realizes that she’s been praying for the wrong things, and that nobody needs to run faster than she has strength—even if (especially if) you’re a former all-state track star.

You’ll laugh out loud with this enchanting tale that will help you find the joy in your own less-than-perfect family and in life’s little comforts, like funeral potatoes. 

If you’re wondering whether Joni’s sequel, Around the Ward in 80 Days, could possibly be as funny as her best-selling book, As the Ward Turns, the answer is resounding YES!

In Around the Ward in 80 Days, Andy (the enthusiastic but guilt-ridden Relief Society president) cavorts through some of the craziest adventures you can imagine, with none other than her zany homemaking leader, Edith Horvitz, at her side. This spine-tingling story takes you to Europe as Andy tries to prevent a murder in a clever, unpredictable plot.

As hilarious as it is, you'll also enjoy the powerful gospel values in this story. Joni Hilton pays loving tribute to the importance of the family, church, and solid spiritual foundation of a gospel centered life.

As funny as As the Ward Turns? Even funnier!

Join the Ten Cow Wives’ Club for lunch—a monthly ritual where five outwardly average yet inwardly eclectic women recount the fascinating events of their lives. Heather, Crystal, Ships, and Tanya have been best friends since childhood. Now, as the trials of adult life pull at the cords of their hearts, they find comfort in each other—and plenty of sound advice from their new-found “older” ally, Maxine. From the trivial to the profound, this group’s absorbing stories will carry you on a fun, and sometimes poignant ride through the awkward teen years, into the scary but thrilling world of college, and headlong into the delights and struggles of married life. With her trademark warmth and humor, Joni Hilton weaves a funny, fiercely perceptive story of romance, friendship, and forgiveness—and shows we are each a little stronger with the support of a few close friends.

The Rollicking Sequel to As the Ward Turns

Joni has done it again! In the hilarious tradition of As the Ward Turns andAround the Ward in 80 Days, Joni’s newest novel is filled with familiar characters who charge through life at a laugh-a-minute pace—and you’re invited to join in the fun!

The Taylors welcome identical triplets, and the craziness begins! Andy suffers from a case of perpetual foot-in-mouth disease, and Edith Horvitz, the hyperactive homemaking leader, is at her zaniest as the Nobel prizewinning eccentric-turned-entrepreneur who harbors an amazing secret from her past. You’ll never believe this one!

From the ward talent show, where one elderly brother literally gives a drop-dead performance, to Edith’s glow-in-the-dark mansion, to Gizmo the dog’s drug overdose, to...well, you get the picture. And Joni gets the laughs, as her uncanny wit erupts to tickle your funny-bone time and again.

The magic of Scrambled Home Evenings lies not only in its humor, but in its warm human relationships and solid gospel-centered values. Home, family, friends, church—all are important ingredients in this wonderful potpourri of laughter and love.

They’re back . . . Andy, Brian, Edith, and a host of other zany characters liven up the pages of best-selling LDS comedy writer Joni Hilton’s latest novel.

This time, Edith’s madcap adventures as the owner of a unique amusement park, Edith Land, serve as the backdrop for her unique approach to Church service. When she’s called as the new Relief Society president, nothing but full activity in the ward will satisfy her—and her revolutionary approach to reactivation is . . . well, nothing short of what you’d expect from Edith Horvitz. Who else would think of organizing a Mormon Mime Choir? Edith does—and several less active members are mimed back into the fold. In the end, Edith proves that the Lord does work in mysterious ways.

Get ready for more twists and turns than a high-speed roller coaster—and more laughs per page than your funny bone can handle, with Stop the Ward—I Want to Get Off.

As the Ward Turns is deliciously witty fiction that rings with truth. You’ll meet Andy Taylor, a Relief Society president who finds herself in so much hot water, she may as well live in the Jacuzzi Ward. Just when it seems matters can’t get worse, Andy’s brother, Nick, slides into town on snake oil, running one scam after another.

You’ll meet Bishop Carlson, who impersonates the deceased at a funeral, and Edith Horvitz, a homemaking director who built her entire house using particle board and a hot glue gun.

There’s young and beautiful Zan Archer, a self-made tycoon. The most domestic Zan has ever been was to hire a maid from a domestics agency.

For on-the-spot criticism, you can count on Rita Delaney, who used a dead cat as a visual aid for a spiritual living lesson. And watch out for Claudia Lambert. She once aimed a rifle at a well-meaning cleaning crew of Relief Society sisters, and told them if they or their PineSol ever set foot in her house again, there’d be a mass funeral at the Stake Center.

They’re all there—the stalwarts, the grumblers, the mixed bag of members you’ll recognize at once. Joni Hilton also serves up wisdom along with the laughs, leaving you satisfied with a feast that is both enriching and entertaining.

A small village nestled in the shadow of a grand castle is brightened by the warmth and welcome of the local church. All are invited to come and pray, and come they do one cold Christmas Eve. Each villager has a prayer on their lips, supplications for all they lack. Even the king himself struggles to find gratitude this Christmas season. But within their company kneels a young boy who has known little beyond deprivation yet contains a heart full of thanks.

Learn to recognize your own limitless blessings this Christmas season as you witness the power of one child’s grateful heart.

Moms are as unique as fingerprints. And though no two mothers do their job in quite the same way, you will come to savor your calling as a mother as you learn that the best kind of mom is probably-you.

Moms of all ages will love the messages inside, which help unload the guilt that seems to accompany motherhood. You'll discover what is really essential for raising healthy, happy children. And you'll learn to toot your own horn, getting well-deserved appreciation for the greatest job on earth! So put your feet up, laugh, relax, and find the joy that parenthood can bring-you've earned it.

32 pp. booklet.

If you struggle between desiring a meaningful prayer relationship with deity and actually having one, this book is for you. It is both a how-to manual for beginners, and an advanced course in penetrating the veil for those who hunger for God’s presence.

You’ll discover you can set aside insincere trite phrases as you learn about prayer’s true purpose and the phenomenal power it can have. Find out how to speak to Heavenly Father from your own heart, and how to listen for the answers He sends.