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Blossom Street #6
Summer on Blossom Street
Knitting and life.They're both about beginnings--and endings. That's why Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn on Seattle's Blossom Street, offers a class called Knit to Quit. It's for people who want to quit something--or someone!--and start a new phase of their lives.
First to join is Phoebe Rylander, who's trying to get over a man. Alix Turner and her husband want a baby, so she has to quit smoking. And Bryan Hutchinson needs a way to deal with the stress of running his family's business.
Then there's Lydia's friend Anne Marie Roche. She and her adopted daughter, Ellen, have finally settled into a secure and happy routine--when a stranger appears asking questions.
Meanwhile, Lydia and her husband, Brad, have their hands full with the angry, defiant twelve-year-old who unexpectedly becomes their foster child....
But when your life--and your stitches--get snarled, your friends can "always" help!
First to join is Phoebe Rylander, who's trying to get over a man. Alix Turner and her husband want a baby, so she has to quit smoking. And Bryan Hutchinson needs a way to deal with the stress of running his family's business.
Then there's Lydia's friend Anne Marie Roche. She and her adopted daughter, Ellen, have finally settled into a secure and happy routine--when a stranger appears asking questions.
Meanwhile, Lydia and her husband, Brad, have their hands full with the angry, defiant twelve-year-old who unexpectedly becomes their foster child....
But when your life--and your stitches--get snarled, your friends can "always" help!
368 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2009
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Debbie Macomber
894 books20.6k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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July 26, 2017
This is only the second book I've ever read by Debbie Macomber.
Summer on Blossom Street
is part of a series and seems to come in about the middle. It tells the stories of several people who work on Blossom Street near Lydia Goetz' wool store, A Good Yarn and people they know, meet, and love. Lydia runs the store with the help of her sister Margaret and together they're hosting a special night class called Knit to Quit for people have something or someone they need to relegate to the past. It's a catchy idea and catch on it does.
Anne Marie owns Blossom Street Books and, while she would like to attend the class, because of her adopted 9-year-old daughter, Ellen, thinks she will do the knit project at home. Her husband died about two years ago and maybe it's time for a bit of romance to come into her life. When Ellen's biological father turns up, Anne Marie will need more than knitting to reduce the stress.
Phoebe Rylander is a physiotherapist who has just ended an engagement with a charming, manipulative, and philandering lawyer whom she loved very much. But now she needs to focus on something that will help her get over him despite their two families trying to push them back together.
Alix Turner is the baker at the French Café across the street from A Good Yarn. Alix is trying to give up smoking so that she and her husband, Jordan, can start a family. Because of her dysfunctional formative years passed from foster home to foster home, she's not convinced she'll make a good mother despite the fact that she wants it more than anything.
"Hutch" Hutchinson's doctor has warned him to get fit and do something besides work 10 hours a day and worry about the looming court case where he's being sued by a woman who claims to have lost her employment value because she's become obese as a result of eating the chocolates his company produces. He joins a fitness club and the Knit to Fit class to reduce his stress.
Lydia, too, needs to reduce her stress levels as many things complicate her life. She and her husband, Brad, want to adopt a baby since she can't have children of her own. Her step-son, Cody, is all in favour. But when their social worker calls them in desperation to foster a 12-year-old girl, Casey, for "just a few days" and it begins to turn into the whole summer, their family is totally disrupted. Add to that caring for her aging mother and Cody's total dislike of Casey, and she's going to need lots of knitting projects to reduce the stress.
The various stories are told in separate chapters and I have to admit I was tempted to skip ahead and read a particular person's story (not saying which one) straight through. But I didn't. Lydia narrates her own story but the others are told in the 3rd person. There is an element of faith running through the stories without being pushy or overwhelming. All of them are well-told and well-paced and the book moves along very quickly. It's easy to see why Macomber is so often at the top of the best seller lists. In addition to the Blossom Street series, she has many Christmas novels, and a series called Cedar Cove which appeal to me but several other series as well — something for everyone. Very fast read.
Anne Marie owns Blossom Street Books and, while she would like to attend the class, because of her adopted 9-year-old daughter, Ellen, thinks she will do the knit project at home. Her husband died about two years ago and maybe it's time for a bit of romance to come into her life. When Ellen's biological father turns up, Anne Marie will need more than knitting to reduce the stress.
Phoebe Rylander is a physiotherapist who has just ended an engagement with a charming, manipulative, and philandering lawyer whom she loved very much. But now she needs to focus on something that will help her get over him despite their two families trying to push them back together.
Alix Turner is the baker at the French Café across the street from A Good Yarn. Alix is trying to give up smoking so that she and her husband, Jordan, can start a family. Because of her dysfunctional formative years passed from foster home to foster home, she's not convinced she'll make a good mother despite the fact that she wants it more than anything.
"Hutch" Hutchinson's doctor has warned him to get fit and do something besides work 10 hours a day and worry about the looming court case where he's being sued by a woman who claims to have lost her employment value because she's become obese as a result of eating the chocolates his company produces. He joins a fitness club and the Knit to Fit class to reduce his stress.
Lydia, too, needs to reduce her stress levels as many things complicate her life. She and her husband, Brad, want to adopt a baby since she can't have children of her own. Her step-son, Cody, is all in favour. But when their social worker calls them in desperation to foster a 12-year-old girl, Casey, for "just a few days" and it begins to turn into the whole summer, their family is totally disrupted. Add to that caring for her aging mother and Cody's total dislike of Casey, and she's going to need lots of knitting projects to reduce the stress.
The various stories are told in separate chapters and I have to admit I was tempted to skip ahead and read a particular person's story (not saying which one) straight through. But I didn't. Lydia narrates her own story but the others are told in the 3rd person. There is an element of faith running through the stories without being pushy or overwhelming. All of them are well-told and well-paced and the book moves along very quickly. It's easy to see why Macomber is so often at the top of the best seller lists. In addition to the Blossom Street series, she has many Christmas novels, and a series called Cedar Cove which appeal to me but several other series as well — something for everyone. Very fast read.
November 22, 2024
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December 21, 2010
I listened to this one on audio. Great story but I don't think I could ever listen to another book read by Delilah. She got so many of the inflections wrong that I actually thought everyone in the book was a whiny jerk. I did cry at the end, but I am sucker for happy happy endings.
September 2, 2025
Glad for so many happy endings that wrapped up some loose ends too.
August 12, 2009
Lydia, Margaret, and the other Blossom Street friends are back in the fifth book in this series. Lydia and her husband have finally decided to adopt a baby. As they wait for that phone call, their social worker calls and asks if they can take in a 12 year old girl who needs emergency foster care. "It will only be for two nights--I promise." Lydia and Brad wonder what they have got themselves into.
Alix and her husband, Jordan are eager to start a family. But, there is a hitch. She started smoking again because of the stress of their wedding. Margaret convinces her to enroll in the latest knitting class: "Knit to Quit."
Two more people also sign up for the class. Phoebe has recently broken her engagement and wants to try to forget her cheating fiance. Hutch has been ordered by his doctor to reduce his stress. "Start exercising, eat right, and take up knitting." Hutch has never knitted in his life, but knows he needs to do something to reduce his blood pressure.
We also catch up with Ann Marie and her adopted daughter, Ellen. Ann Marie and Ellen are still working on their twenty wishes and it's fun to see certain wishes come true.
Each chapter in this book shares what is going on in these five main characters lives. This is another feel good book that has a very happy ending.
Alix and her husband, Jordan are eager to start a family. But, there is a hitch. She started smoking again because of the stress of their wedding. Margaret convinces her to enroll in the latest knitting class: "Knit to Quit."
Two more people also sign up for the class. Phoebe has recently broken her engagement and wants to try to forget her cheating fiance. Hutch has been ordered by his doctor to reduce his stress. "Start exercising, eat right, and take up knitting." Hutch has never knitted in his life, but knows he needs to do something to reduce his blood pressure.
We also catch up with Ann Marie and her adopted daughter, Ellen. Ann Marie and Ellen are still working on their twenty wishes and it's fun to see certain wishes come true.
Each chapter in this book shares what is going on in these five main characters lives. This is another feel good book that has a very happy ending.
March 29, 2017
This was my first Debbie Macomber book and I found it to be pretty blah. The characters were not very well defined. They all spoke and acted as if they were over 50 and yet many of them were supposed to be in their 20's or even children. There were very few physical descriptions given so it was difficult to visualize what the characters were supposed to look like.
Also, a lot of the plot seems to happen "off camera." For example,
It certainly wasn't the worst book I'd ever read but I gave up on this one about halfway through because I was just plain bored with it. Even though the characters were dealing with important real-life issues, there just never seemed to be any real conflict in the story. No sense of urgency or worry that things might not work out. The blase narrative and slow pace never left any question that things would eventually work out perfectly so there wasn't any pull for me to keep going and find out what happened.
Oh and I listened to this book on CD and the narrator was AWFUL. Her saccharine-sweet delivery of every single line was extremely tiresome to listen to.
Also, a lot of the plot seems to happen "off camera." For example,
It certainly wasn't the worst book I'd ever read but I gave up on this one about halfway through because I was just plain bored with it. Even though the characters were dealing with important real-life issues, there just never seemed to be any real conflict in the story. No sense of urgency or worry that things might not work out. The blase narrative and slow pace never left any question that things would eventually work out perfectly so there wasn't any pull for me to keep going and find out what happened.
Oh and I listened to this book on CD and the narrator was AWFUL. Her saccharine-sweet delivery of every single line was extremely tiresome to listen to.
May 23, 2009
Lydia Goetz owns a knitting shop on Blossom Street and decides to start a new knitting class. This one is geared towards people who want to "quit something or someone." Three people sign up: Phoebe, "Hutch", and Alix. Ann Marie Roche turns up again and has some drama turn up surrounding her adopted daughter Ellen. Lydia and Brad have decided to try adoption and end up fostering a child.
This is a book series but you don’t have to start at the first book to understand what’s going on. Debbie Macomber didn’t intend for the first book to turn in t a series, but she received many requests from her fans for her to do so. How can you say no to your fans?!
I LOVE reading Debbie Macombers books. At the end of this one I was litterally crying/sniffling it was that good (happy ending). Then I was chuckling/laughing also. I thought only movies did this to me, but I guess I found out differently.
I learned that you shouldn't give up on something or someone just because it appears difficult at first. There may be layers that you have to chip away at first to get where you want to be.
This is a book series but you don’t have to start at the first book to understand what’s going on. Debbie Macomber didn’t intend for the first book to turn in t a series, but she received many requests from her fans for her to do so. How can you say no to your fans?!
I LOVE reading Debbie Macombers books. At the end of this one I was litterally crying/sniffling it was that good (happy ending). Then I was chuckling/laughing also. I thought only movies did this to me, but I guess I found out differently.
I learned that you shouldn't give up on something or someone just because it appears difficult at first. There may be layers that you have to chip away at first to get where you want to be.
December 3, 2015
I borrow e-books from the library so I don't always get them in order. Having read another of Debbie Macomber's books, I had a spoiler for this one.
Even though I don't knit, Debbie Macomber has turned into a favorite author. I like the way she develops her characters and her relationships. I like the way she includes religion without getting preachy.
For me, the highlight of this book was the growth of Casey, who ended up as Lydia's foster child, and connected with "Alix with an 'I'" through their unique bond of having been fostered.
12/3/15 note: after reading Twenty Wishes, I realized that I needed to re-read Summer on Blossom Street. Things from Twenty Wishes helped me appreciate Summer on Blossom Street even more the second time through.
Even though I don't knit, Debbie Macomber has turned into a favorite author. I like the way she develops her characters and her relationships. I like the way she includes religion without getting preachy.
For me, the highlight of this book was the growth of Casey, who ended up as Lydia's foster child, and connected with "Alix with an 'I'" through their unique bond of having been fostered.
12/3/15 note: after reading Twenty Wishes, I realized that I needed to re-read Summer on Blossom Street. Things from Twenty Wishes helped me appreciate Summer on Blossom Street even more the second time through.
February 2, 2016
Another wonderful and heart warming book! I do have to say phoebe annoyed me so much. She was a ninny ! But I loved the book and cried at the supremely happy ending!
August 4, 2024
What fun to return to Blossom Street and check in on the characters! The heartwarming, and sad, parts about foster care are real.
April 27, 2011
An enjoyable read for fans of the series, otherwise skip it.
This book was merely OK. There is too much carried forward from the earlier books to make this a good stand-alone, but those who follow the series should enjoy it. There are appearances from most of the earlier characters, and some of them have major changes occurring in their lives. It's a bit like a soap opera.
Personally, I found this episode more preachy than the earlier books in the series, with more references to church attendance and to morality and to setting a good example. I know Macomber is a Christian with a capital C, but she didn't used to be this preachy in the earlier books of the series or in her earlier work.
There is NOT a major romance in this one, but there is plenty of love in many forms. I liked Casey, the new character who is introduced here, but she seems a bit too good to be true. It seems to me that someone who has this kind of trouble in their lives might not be such a goody-goody outside the pages of a book.
The minor romance between two new patrons of the shop was not very well depicted, I'm sorry to say. I'll have to go back to Macomber's earlier series romance work for an example of how well she really does know how to write a romance (I like the Orchard Valley trilogy and the Midnight Sun series, among others).
Anne-Marie and Ellen get plenty of plot twists here, but their happily ever after doesn't occur until The Knitting Diaries: The Twenty-First Wish\Coming Unraveled\Home to Summer Island. One doesn't need to read this to enjoy that, I read the other first.
I won't be re-reading this.
This book was merely OK. There is too much carried forward from the earlier books to make this a good stand-alone, but those who follow the series should enjoy it. There are appearances from most of the earlier characters, and some of them have major changes occurring in their lives. It's a bit like a soap opera.
Personally, I found this episode more preachy than the earlier books in the series, with more references to church attendance and to morality and to setting a good example. I know Macomber is a Christian with a capital C, but she didn't used to be this preachy in the earlier books of the series or in her earlier work.
There is NOT a major romance in this one, but there is plenty of love in many forms. I liked Casey, the new character who is introduced here, but she seems a bit too good to be true. It seems to me that someone who has this kind of trouble in their lives might not be such a goody-goody outside the pages of a book.
The minor romance between two new patrons of the shop was not very well depicted, I'm sorry to say. I'll have to go back to Macomber's earlier series romance work for an example of how well she really does know how to write a romance (I like the Orchard Valley trilogy and the Midnight Sun series, among others).
Anne-Marie and Ellen get plenty of plot twists here, but their happily ever after doesn't occur until The Knitting Diaries: The Twenty-First Wish\Coming Unraveled\Home to Summer Island. One doesn't need to read this to enjoy that, I read the other first.
I won't be re-reading this.
August 16, 2014
Summer on Blossom Street continues to allow the readers to feel as though they know the characters like old friends.
Summer on Blossom Street continues to allow the readers to feel as though they know the characters like old friends.
I love the characters in the book as much as I would if they were real. They are so genuine and believable. I became so involved with the book that I couldn't put it down. I want to go to Blossom Street in Seattle! I can't wait to read the next book and continue my friendships.
Summer on Blossom Street continues to allow the readers to feel as though they know the characters like old friends.
I love the characters in the book as much as I would if they were real. They are so genuine and believable. I became so involved with the book that I couldn't put it down. I want to go to Blossom Street in Seattle! I can't wait to read the next book and continue my friendships.
May 12, 2016
This is a really light read but the characters are pleasant and the story kept my interest. I have read all the books in this series I hope to read more.
1. The Shop on Blossom Street
2. The Good Yarn
3. Susannah's Garden
4. Back on Blossom Street
5. Twenty Wishes
6. Summer on Blossom Street
7. Hannah's List
1. The Shop on Blossom Street
2. The Good Yarn
3. Susannah's Garden
4. Back on Blossom Street
5. Twenty Wishes
6. Summer on Blossom Street
7. Hannah's List
May 19, 2009
The book did not disappoint. It was great to get back to familiar characters and meet a few new ones. I'm glad that Ms. Macomber has continued with this series because I have really enjoyed it. I hope now we find out where everything goes from here very soon.
April 12, 2017
Tahminlerimde bir kez daha yanılmadım :D
Bir önceki kitaptan sonra bu çok güzeldi!
Anne Marie'nin hikayesi kesin bir sonuca ulaşmadı gibi sanki ama ilerleyen kitapların özetlerinde adına hiç rastlamadım.. Acaba öğrenebilecek miyiz kimi seçeceğini :D
Bir önceki kitaptan sonra bu çok güzeldi!
Anne Marie'nin hikayesi kesin bir sonuca ulaşmadı gibi sanki ama ilerleyen kitapların özetlerinde adına hiç rastlamadım.. Acaba öğrenebilecek miyiz kimi seçeceğini :D
June 27, 2017
Əlimdə sadəcə 2 kitabı qalıb və həqiqətən bunları bitirmədən mütləq yenilərini almalıyam. Debbie Macomber ruha xoş gələn bir yazardı,dərman kimi hər daim yeni bir kitabını kiyabxanamda saxlamlıyam☺️☺️
June 17, 2010
It was great catching up with my old friends from Blossom Street! I hope Debbie is writing another one......I have grown to love these people!
March 10, 2017
Blossom Street ist great. Lots of fun reading.
February 11, 2019
Another amazing Blossom Street book! 💖💖 I love how all these characters seem like family instead of friends 💖💖
November 9, 2020
"Summer On Blossom Street" introduced me to the work of Debbie Macomber. Over the years I was always curious and fascinated by the covers of her books. They always seemed so colorful and innocent.
Now that I have finally read a book by Debbie Macomber- I was absolutely immersed in the story.
I am not sure if this is the case with all of her work but I found myself literally rooting for some of the characters: Hutch, Phoebe, Lydia, Casey... specifically. I even went so far as to 'talk' to the characters and warn them not to do what they were planning on doing (this was especially the case with Phoebe).
I really enjoyed "Summer on Blossom Street" and now that I got my first book behind me, I look forward to an ongoing relationship with Macombers' works.
Now that I have finally read a book by Debbie Macomber- I was absolutely immersed in the story.
I am not sure if this is the case with all of her work but I found myself literally rooting for some of the characters: Hutch, Phoebe, Lydia, Casey... specifically. I even went so far as to 'talk' to the characters and warn them not to do what they were planning on doing (this was especially the case with Phoebe).
I really enjoyed "Summer on Blossom Street" and now that I got my first book behind me, I look forward to an ongoing relationship with Macombers' works.
August 17, 2018
Uzun zamandır bu seriye ara vermiştim. Daha ilk sayfadan eski bir dostla karşılaşmış gibi hissettim. Hatta Lydia’yı özlemiş buldum kendimi. Bu sefer, Bir Yumak Mutluluk dükkanında, ‘Örgüyle Bırak Alışkanlıklarını’ kursu var.
Phoebe, ayrıldığı nişanlısını,
Hutch, iş stresinden uzaklaşmayı,
Alix, sigarayı bırakarak bebek sahibi olmayı,
Anne Marie, ölen kocasını...
Arada kendini rahatlatmak, kafanı dağıtmak ve sevgi pıtırcığı olmak için okunması gereken kitaplardandı.
Phoebe, ayrıldığı nişanlısını,
Hutch, iş stresinden uzaklaşmayı,
Alix, sigarayı bırakarak bebek sahibi olmayı,
Anne Marie, ölen kocasını...
Arada kendini rahatlatmak, kafanı dağıtmak ve sevgi pıtırcığı olmak için okunması gereken kitaplardandı.
May 6, 2018
I wish I had waited and read Twenty-one Wishes AFTER this. The Goodreads reading order is incorrect. HOWEVER I LOVED Phoebe and Hutch as well as Casey came to be with Lydia and Brad. Margaret's response to the young girl really surprised me. Clark was a deviant jerk and I was really happy about his story ended.
July 22, 2020
Living Life
Just another beautiful tale of the people on Blossom Street. There are some familiar characters and some new ones, but together they help each other deal with life's sorrows, upsets, and joys. The characters are beautifully crafted and the reader simply cares about them, even if it is only to see them get their comeuppance. Truly a joyous read!
Just another beautiful tale of the people on Blossom Street. There are some familiar characters and some new ones, but together they help each other deal with life's sorrows, upsets, and joys. The characters are beautifully crafted and the reader simply cares about them, even if it is only to see them get their comeuppance. Truly a joyous read!
March 23, 2019
I loved this book! I’m really enjoying reading this Author. I need to see what books comes next. I didn’t realize there were so many in a sequence! Lucked out this was the one after the last one I read :)
April 6, 2024
After reading many very heavy books during Lent, this book was the perfect novel for escape.
For me, reading Macomber's books are like drinking hot chocolate on a cold winter's night. Although her plots are predictable, I love her characters.
This might be my favorite Blossom Street book.
For me, reading Macomber's books are like drinking hot chocolate on a cold winter's night. Although her plots are predictable, I love her characters.
This might be my favorite Blossom Street book.
November 26, 2017
Eski karakterleri özlemişim. Yenileri ise ayrı bir renk kattı. Yine mutlu son ve herkes mutlu tabi biz okuyucularda.
August 22, 2018
I love this series and by far i LOVE this book. I laughed & cried through happiness & trials. Debbie is one of my favorite authors.
May 20, 2019
I loved it! Again, I am loving the Blossom Street series, but this one was the best!
July 25, 2020
A very heart felt story
July 22, 2017
Nice story with interesting characters but it end was soooo predictable!
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