The New York Times bestselling sensation that’s “Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan” (USA Today)
Once a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects—and share the stories of their lives…
Walker & Daughter is Georgia Walker’s little yarn shop, tucked into a quiet storefront on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Its Friday night knitting club is improvised by some of Georgia’s regulars, who stroll into the shop looking for tips on knitting and end up finding much, much more. So now, once a week, they gather to work on their latest projects and to chat—and occasionally clash—over their stories of love, life, and everything in between.
However, unexpected changes soon throw these women’s lives into disarray, and the shop’s comfortable world gets shaken up like a snow globe. When the unthinkable happens, they realize that what they’ve created is not just a knitting club—it’s a sisterhood.
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"I loved this book along with the other- great holiday read....but she (Kate Jacobs) leaves me with wanting more- I hope to see a Knit for the season part 2 bc there is too much left going on. Great book plus the recipes, I can't wat to try."
— Stacy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Kate Jacobs’ breezy first novel reads like Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan.”
— USA Today“The book’s great—worth reading now.”
— Glamour“Knitters will enjoy seeing the healing power of stitching put into words. Its simplicity and soothing repetition leave room for conversation, laughter, revelations, and friendship—just like the beauty shop in Steel Magnolias.”
— Detroit Free Press“A really great story.”
— Marie Claire“Poignant twists propel the plot and help the pacing find a pleasant rhythm.”
— Publishers Weekly“Impossible to put down. Jacobs’ winning first novel is bound to have appeal among book clubs.”
— Booklist“An absolutely beautiful, deeply moving portrait of female friendship. You’ll laugh and cry along with these characters, and if you’re like me, you’ll wish you knew how to knit.”
— Kristin Hannah, author of Magic Hour" I enjoyed this book. Followed the lives of the women in the Knitting Club. Dakota is older (college) and struggling with life decisions. It was a nice little holiday book. No great literary masterpiece, but I don't think it was trying to be. Made me smile. Quick, easy read. "
— Debbie, 2/20/2014" I read it because it's the third of the series. i love the first, liked the second, and pushed through this one. It's ok, but like the last one, too much narrative commentary. I'd rather the author just let the characters bring out the points she wanted the readers to get instead of hitting us over the head with them. "
— Carolyn, 2/20/2014" By the time I figured out who all the characters were and what they were talking about, I found that I simply didn't care. "
— Erin, 2/19/2014" My favorite of all three!!! "
— Jodi, 2/13/2014" A great vacation read. Found it in the cruise ship library. I liked already knowing the characters from other book(s) by Kate Jacobs. One of my favorite quotes ala "Gran", "Memories add color to the facts. All the different pieces, all the different relationships, come together to make up a life." p 177. Also, her books always remind me that learning to knit is on my bucket list. The idea of being able to do something rhythmic w/ my hands while carrying on a conversation appeals to me! "
— Kirstin, 1/28/2014" I had low expectations of this book, but as I had read the earlier books in this series, wanted to finish it, too. My expectations were spot-on, and while this book was a pleasant way to pass the time, it tied up the stories of the characters a little too neatly, and put a pretty bow on them, to boot. "
— Arina, 1/27/2014" I liked it! It's a fast read and a relief from what I've been reading recently. I was discussing with my bff/daughter-in-law. She read the other books by Jacobs so I'll need to get them too. "
— Norma, 1/11/2014" OK, I'm totally hooked on knitting fiction books. Can't wait for the next one to come out - I hope there is a next one! "
— Kathy, 1/4/2014" Someone told me how trite this book was before I started reading it, and I have to say I found her completely correct. I got through the first little bit before I was unable to finish do to predictability. Brain candy? Maybe, but I just can't do it. Glad it's a library book and not a purchase. "
— Sara, 12/28/2013" I like this entire series.. feels like a night out with girlfriends "
— Terry, 12/22/2013" The first two books in the series were much better. It is time to retire these characters "
— LeAnn, 12/9/2013Kate Jacobs is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Friday Night Knitting Club, as well as Comfort Food, and Knit Two. She is a former staff member at Redbook, Working Woman, and Family Life. She lives in Los Angeles.
Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.