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Four lives knit together…
There's a little shop on Blossom Street in Seattle called A Good Yarn. You go there to buy knitting supplies and patterns -- and now it's offering a knitting class. The first lesson: how to knit a baby blanket.
For owner Lydia Hoffman, the shop represents her dream of beginning a new life free from the cancer that has ravaged her twice. A life that offers a chance at love ... and maybe marriage.
Jacqueline Donovan is stuck in a marriage that has dwindled into an arrangement of separate rooms and separate lives. She disapproves of the woman married to her only son, but if she knits a baby blanket, she can at least pretend to like her pregnant daughter-in-law.
For Carol Girard, the baby blanket brings a message of hope as she and her husband make a final attempt at in vitro pregnancy.
And tense-looking Alix Townsend -- that's Alix with an ""i"" -- is learning to knit her blanket for her court-ordered community service project.
Brought together by an age-old craft, these four women make unexpected discoveries -- about themselves and each other. Discoveries that lead to love, to friendship and acceptance, to laughter and dreams.
Performed by Linda Emond
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"Sarah HookI really enjoyed this book. It made me want to earn to knit, among other things. I found it a little predictable, but I still enjoyed it. I look forward to reading the other Blossom Street books. "
— Sarah (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Debbie Macomber is a skilled storyteller and a sure-buy with readers.”
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“Debbie Macomber tells women’s stories in a way no one else does.”
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“Macomber is a master storyteller…These women and their stories are completely absorbing.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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A USA Today bestseller
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" Good book about four women from different backgrounds that met while taking a knitting class. "
— Karan, 6/30/2011 -
" This is the first of this series and it was a light, but good read. If you are a knitter, you will appreciate it. "
— Sdhall0824, 6/20/2011 -
" since i knitt...this was a great story. i found books 2 and 3 and i plan on reading them. "
— Bruggermom, 6/15/2011 -
" I was dared to put my knitting needles down to read this book. I've been hooked ever since. "
— Audrey, 6/10/2011 -
" this whole series has been a delight<br/> "
— Cliftonac, 6/7/2011 -
" Couldn't decide whether I wanted to continue reading about the yarn shop or just knit. Easy read, number 1 in the series. "
— Ginny, 6/5/2011 -
" I needed something a little light hearted to read. I have enjoyed other Macomber books based on female friendships. I was not disappointed. It was a good, lighthearted, and entertaining story. "
— Jacquie, 5/28/2011 -
" A: I went back to the beginning after starting in the middle. Quite a lot of characters to absorb and a bit of jumping around. I imagine the rest of the series will focus more closely on each of the women. "
— Cathy, 5/24/2011 -
" This book did have some great characters and a few heartfelt emotions, but...it is what it is. I enjoyed reading it, but never felt such a strong connection to the characters that I was particularly sad when it ended. But it's a cute story and I'll read the rest of the series probably. "
— Corey, 5/5/2011 -
" an easy pleasant read. each character and story is heart warming. each chapter is separated and is focused on one character. they are all intertwined thought as they are friends and getting to know each other in the knitting class. make me want to go out and learn how to knit. "
— Trish, 4/22/2011 -
" It was an okay, quick read but pretty predictable. "
— Darlene, 4/13/2011 -
" Great book for women with a hobby! It is very true to life and a quick and easy read! This is a must read for women everywhere!!! "
— Amy, 4/10/2011 -
" I read this book several years ago. This month I decided I need some feel good reading so I have read three other Debbie Macomber books that add to the characters on Blossom Street. "
— Teresa, 4/10/2011
About Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Her novels have hit the number one on the New York Times bestsellers list as well as making the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Her novels Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle inspired the Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year when they were released. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.