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Blossom Street #4
Back on Blossom Street
Come back to Blossom Street, where you’ll find everything you’re looking for, from yarn and flowers, to friendship… Enjoy again the beloved series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.
There’s a new shop on Seattle’s Blossom Street—a flower store called Susannah’s Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who’s obviously hiding a secret—or two!
When Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz’s new knitting class, they discover that Lydia and her sister, Margaret, have worries of their own. Margaret’s daughter, Julia, is the victim of a random carjacking, and the entire family is thrown into emotional chaos.
Then there’s Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She’s not sure she can go through with it, though. A reception at the country club, with hundreds of guests she’s never met—it’s just not Alix. But, like everyone in Lydia’s knitting class, she knows there’s a solution to every problem…and another woman can usually help you find it.
Originally published in 2007
There’s a new shop on Seattle’s Blossom Street—a flower store called Susannah’s Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who’s obviously hiding a secret—or two!
When Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz’s new knitting class, they discover that Lydia and her sister, Margaret, have worries of their own. Margaret’s daughter, Julia, is the victim of a random carjacking, and the entire family is thrown into emotional chaos.
Then there’s Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She’s not sure she can go through with it, though. A reception at the country club, with hundreds of guests she’s never met—it’s just not Alix. But, like everyone in Lydia’s knitting class, she knows there’s a solution to every problem…and another woman can usually help you find it.
Originally published in 2007
400 pages, Hardcover
First published April 24, 2007
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About the author
Debbie Macomber
914 books20.7k 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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January 4, 2021
This is a Women's Fiction/Chick-Lit/Romance, and this is the 4th book in the Blossom Street series. Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors, and this is one of my favorite series. The characters in this book is developed and fun to follow. I love the characters in this book like other Debbie Macomber books. This books storyline was good and cute. This book is about a group of friends and romance. (*)
April 23, 2008
I have only ever read Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series, but her ability to draw you in and make you feel like you're really experiencing the events firsthand is uncanny. After reading all three stories set in the yarn shop "A Good Yarn", I wanted to rush off to Seattle and meet Lydia myself and be able to sit in her shop near the sunny window where the cat naps and just knit contentedly with an old friend, as I'm sure Lydia and I would be. I've never read any knitting fiction that was more fulfilling than this series.
After getting a feel for Macomber's writing, I think I'd like to begin reading her other books (of which she has many!). Too bad none of them are about knitting! I truly hope she'll find more (fictional) women who are searching for something - and find it at Lydia Hoffman's shop "A Good Yarn". I'd like to meet more friends to keep in my heart and my memory for a lifetime.
After getting a feel for Macomber's writing, I think I'd like to begin reading her other books (of which she has many!). Too bad none of them are about knitting! I truly hope she'll find more (fictional) women who are searching for something - and find it at Lydia Hoffman's shop "A Good Yarn". I'd like to meet more friends to keep in my heart and my memory for a lifetime.
June 30, 2019
Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber is a lovely tale woven with friendship, romance and care!
I love to knit, even though I'm not very good at it, so a book like this is right up my alleyway! A knitting group, a flower shop, a love affair, a baby, a wedding and endless amounts of girl drama fill the pages of this book! Lydia, Colette and Alix are the three main leads, and wowza did Debbie do a good job making this story! I one hundred percent need to read the rest of this series - especially since I love Colette!
Debbie Macomber's writing style is very lovely. It's soft, sweet and easy to read. There are times where the plot took sudden turns that seemed out of character (someone magically being in love when before it seem a bit sinister...?), but she somehow makes it work and be believable. She writes a woman's tale so easily, and makes it feel like they could be my friend, sister or mother. These women face real problems that many of my friends have faced themselves! This relatable factor makes this book so much better than I would have anticipated.
Despite being over four hundred pages, it truly didn't feel that way. I was so connected to Alix and Colette's story that I managed to binge this book in under two days. For me and my busy schedule, that's quite the feat! But that just shows how great Debbie is at making an addicting story! I wouldn't have been so interested in these characters and their stories if Debbie hadn't done such an awesome job of writing the book.
I did have some "major" negatives about this book though:
1. I didn't enjoy Lydia's story because it does mirror some of my own past horrors and demons. Due to the loss of my Father, it was really hard to read her struggles with her Mother. Instead of pushing through it, I decided to lightly skim past that part. Should this affect other readers and their score against the book? Absolutely not! For me, it was just a little too hard to read, emotionally. It doesn't affect my score at all, but I do have to admit I wasn't as connected to her.
2. Christian just suddenly changed his mood. I would have liked to see a more gradual movement in his feelings, but the book is already over 400 pages long so I can understand why Debbie didn't.
To list some of the amazing positives (that I haven't already included):
1. The knitting quotes were fabulous! They really added a fantastic touch of personalism to the book.
2. The cover is gorgeous and colourful. If you're going to judge a book by it's cover, judge this book!
3. It was the perfect mix of contemporary, drama, women's fiction and romance. I wouldn't change a thing (minus some more Christian, of course).
Overall, this book was truly lovely! I'm glad I picked this book up years ago at a local department store! Although, I'm slightly upset it took me so long to read it! This book is a true gem that I'd recommend to ladies who love knitting, want a light, fluffy story or just want to dig into a sweet book!
Five out of five stars!
I love to knit, even though I'm not very good at it, so a book like this is right up my alleyway! A knitting group, a flower shop, a love affair, a baby, a wedding and endless amounts of girl drama fill the pages of this book! Lydia, Colette and Alix are the three main leads, and wowza did Debbie do a good job making this story! I one hundred percent need to read the rest of this series - especially since I love Colette!
Debbie Macomber's writing style is very lovely. It's soft, sweet and easy to read. There are times where the plot took sudden turns that seemed out of character (someone magically being in love when before it seem a bit sinister...?), but she somehow makes it work and be believable. She writes a woman's tale so easily, and makes it feel like they could be my friend, sister or mother. These women face real problems that many of my friends have faced themselves! This relatable factor makes this book so much better than I would have anticipated.
Despite being over four hundred pages, it truly didn't feel that way. I was so connected to Alix and Colette's story that I managed to binge this book in under two days. For me and my busy schedule, that's quite the feat! But that just shows how great Debbie is at making an addicting story! I wouldn't have been so interested in these characters and their stories if Debbie hadn't done such an awesome job of writing the book.
I did have some "major" negatives about this book though:
1. I didn't enjoy Lydia's story because it does mirror some of my own past horrors and demons. Due to the loss of my Father, it was really hard to read her struggles with her Mother. Instead of pushing through it, I decided to lightly skim past that part. Should this affect other readers and their score against the book? Absolutely not! For me, it was just a little too hard to read, emotionally. It doesn't affect my score at all, but I do have to admit I wasn't as connected to her.
2. Christian just suddenly changed his mood. I would have liked to see a more gradual movement in his feelings, but the book is already over 400 pages long so I can understand why Debbie didn't.
To list some of the amazing positives (that I haven't already included):
1. The knitting quotes were fabulous! They really added a fantastic touch of personalism to the book.
2. The cover is gorgeous and colourful. If you're going to judge a book by it's cover, judge this book!
3. It was the perfect mix of contemporary, drama, women's fiction and romance. I wouldn't change a thing (minus some more Christian, of course).
Overall, this book was truly lovely! I'm glad I picked this book up years ago at a local department store! Although, I'm slightly upset it took me so long to read it! This book is a true gem that I'd recommend to ladies who love knitting, want a light, fluffy story or just want to dig into a sweet book!
Five out of five stars!
February 21, 2017
She writes so great books. I really felt with everybody in the book, laughed, cried, was happy and sad.
This is book 3 of the series.
Susannahs Garden is a new shop on Blossom Street as we learn in this book.
This is book 3 of the series.
Susannahs Garden is a new shop on Blossom Street as we learn in this book.
September 24, 2013
Oh God. I thought some gentle fiction would be good for me, but really, this book is silly, fluffy nonsense. I feel like I coated my brain in taffy and molasses. Yuck.
April 23, 2010
Ever since she opened her yarn shop, Lydia Goetz has held knitting classes there. This time around three people are taking her class on knitting a prayer shawl: Alix Townsend, Susannah Nelson, and Colette Blake. Both Alix and Colette hope the class will help take their mind off of things - Alix is trying to keep her marriage plans under control and Colette is dealing with the loss of her husband and the consequences of a brief affair with her (ex) boss. Lydia has her own worries - her niece Julia was injured in a car jacking and Lydia's sister Margaret (Julia's mother) is not handling it well. They all have problems but the women on Blossom Street know they can rely on each other for support.
"Back on Blossom Street" is the third book in Debbie Macomber's delightful Blossom Street series (the first two are The Shop on Blossom Street (The Knitting Books #1) and A Good Yarn (The Knitting Books #2)). Macomber's books are like soap operas on paper (light, fluffy, but addicting) and "Back on Blossom Street" doesn't disappoint. The book alternates chapters focusing on three of the characters: Lydia (told in the first person) and Colette and Alix (both told in the third person). Of the three, I liked Lydia's story the best as she watches her family struggle to deal with the aftereffects of a brutal crime. Margaret's reaction is very real, as she wants revenge against the man that hurt her daughter. Lydia and Margaret's struggle to deal with their aging mother is all too real and heartbreaking. My next favorite story line was Alix's - her letting her good friend Jacqueline and soon to be mother-in-law Susan take over her wedding plans is a cliched plot line but fun to read just to see if Alix finally puts her foot down. I found Colette's plot line to be the least believable for a number of reasons I can't explain without ruining the plot (let's just say she's bad at communicating). Her reason for running away never really worked for me. I was hoping that the introduction of a possible suitor for Colette would open up a mystery plot, but that never happened. Colette's plot had some good points, but never really worked for me.
"Back on Blossom Street" brings back some old friends and introduces some new ones, making for a pleasant read. Well done.
"Back on Blossom Street" is the third book in Debbie Macomber's delightful Blossom Street series (the first two are The Shop on Blossom Street (The Knitting Books #1) and A Good Yarn (The Knitting Books #2)). Macomber's books are like soap operas on paper (light, fluffy, but addicting) and "Back on Blossom Street" doesn't disappoint. The book alternates chapters focusing on three of the characters: Lydia (told in the first person) and Colette and Alix (both told in the third person). Of the three, I liked Lydia's story the best as she watches her family struggle to deal with the aftereffects of a brutal crime. Margaret's reaction is very real, as she wants revenge against the man that hurt her daughter. Lydia and Margaret's struggle to deal with their aging mother is all too real and heartbreaking. My next favorite story line was Alix's - her letting her good friend Jacqueline and soon to be mother-in-law Susan take over her wedding plans is a cliched plot line but fun to read just to see if Alix finally puts her foot down. I found Colette's plot line to be the least believable for a number of reasons I can't explain without ruining the plot (let's just say she's bad at communicating). Her reason for running away never really worked for me. I was hoping that the introduction of a possible suitor for Colette would open up a mystery plot, but that never happened. Colette's plot had some good points, but never really worked for me.
"Back on Blossom Street" brings back some old friends and introduces some new ones, making for a pleasant read. Well done.
June 9, 2019
Still enjoying this series.
August 18, 2007
It was OK, but I think it's time for Macomber to put this series to rest.
April 1, 2014
I liked how she wove the characters together from the previous books. Her books are enjoyable.
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February 2, 2019
Loved it! I love this series and these characters so much!! I love how they develop in each book 💖💖
April 25, 2009
A few years ago I read my first Debbie Macomber book which was The Shop on Blossom Street. When I was browsing the library shelves, I noticed this book and memories of a sweet story drifted back. I picked it up, not realizing until later that A Good Yarn was actually the next book in the series. It didn't matter. I soon caught up with "old friends" and met new ones.
Lydia Goetz is the happily married owner of A Good Yarn knitting shop. She enjoys teaching knitting classes and this is where many of her deep friendships form. Margaret, her somewhat prickly sister works in the shop with her. Together, they face problems dealing with their mother's declining health and also the effects of a car-jacking against Margaret's daughter.
Alexis Townsend is newly engaged to marry a youth pastor named Jordan. They are deeply in love, but her future mother-in-law and Alexis's friend Jacqueline have taken over her wedding. She is deeply stressed and frustrated that the simple, intimate wedding she envisioned is turning into a three-ring circus.
Colette Blake is running away from her past. Newly widowed, she is not only grieving for her husband, but hiding from her former employer. She lives in the apartment above A Good Yarn and works in the flower shop on the street.
Together, these women enjoy more than knitting and cups of tea. They also support each other in their troubles. Debbie Macomber books are "feel good" stories. It makes me want to take a trip to Seattle and see if I can find the real Blossom Street yarn shop and take up knitting.
Lydia Goetz is the happily married owner of A Good Yarn knitting shop. She enjoys teaching knitting classes and this is where many of her deep friendships form. Margaret, her somewhat prickly sister works in the shop with her. Together, they face problems dealing with their mother's declining health and also the effects of a car-jacking against Margaret's daughter.
Alexis Townsend is newly engaged to marry a youth pastor named Jordan. They are deeply in love, but her future mother-in-law and Alexis's friend Jacqueline have taken over her wedding. She is deeply stressed and frustrated that the simple, intimate wedding she envisioned is turning into a three-ring circus.
Colette Blake is running away from her past. Newly widowed, she is not only grieving for her husband, but hiding from her former employer. She lives in the apartment above A Good Yarn and works in the flower shop on the street.
Together, these women enjoy more than knitting and cups of tea. They also support each other in their troubles. Debbie Macomber books are "feel good" stories. It makes me want to take a trip to Seattle and see if I can find the real Blossom Street yarn shop and take up knitting.
April 23, 2008
I was excited to see this next installment in Debbie Macomber's series about the shops lining a small street in Seattle. The first was a grab off the library shelf - fate! I've followed along with the series greedily.
Although their writing styles and subject matter are completely different, I can't help but compare one aspect of Debbie Macomber's writing with that of Nora Roberts. They both write about incredibly strong women. That's the main draw for me in this excellent series.
In this installment, we watch the planning of Alix & Jordan's wedding, and we meet new friends as well. It's an easy, quick read, but moving and deep at the same time. Don't make the same mistake I did and read the final bit of it while on the elliptical machine. It's hard to work out while weeping!
I look forward to the next Blossom Street book, due out next month.
Although their writing styles and subject matter are completely different, I can't help but compare one aspect of Debbie Macomber's writing with that of Nora Roberts. They both write about incredibly strong women. That's the main draw for me in this excellent series.
In this installment, we watch the planning of Alix & Jordan's wedding, and we meet new friends as well. It's an easy, quick read, but moving and deep at the same time. Don't make the same mistake I did and read the final bit of it while on the elliptical machine. It's hard to work out while weeping!
I look forward to the next Blossom Street book, due out next month.
June 30, 2020
This book started out slow and a little confusing, probably because I hadn’t read the others in the series. It got better as it went on. the main stories are about Lydia and her sister Margaret and Alix who is planning her wedding. Alix isn’t sure she will make a good minister’s wife and her future mother-in-law is planning a big wedding when Alix wants a small one.
September 3, 2007
Same wonderful Blossom St. with a little 007 feel.
October 5, 2014
I really enjoy DM and her series. I get so into the characters and I'm glad we don't have to leave them after just a few hundred pages. I always like to reconnect with their lives in the next book.
May 16, 2018
Cozy, healing, and untimely uplifting. I want to live on Blossom Street and be friends with these characters.
May 18, 2020
Ar jums būna taip, kad skaitot knygą ir suprantat, kad skaitot tikrai ne pirmą istorijos dalį?
Man taip atsitiko su šia knyga. Iki tol nei ant knygos nugarėlės, nei kur kitur nebuvau radusi jokių užuominų, kad tai knyga iš serijos, bet tik pradėjau skaityti ir supratau, kad kažkas ne taip. Apie veikėjus autorė pradėjo pasakoti taip, lyg turėtume juos gerai žinoti iš praeities, ir dabar tik supažindintų su tolimesniais įvykiais. Tada pasidomėjau ir pasidarė viskas aišku (pasirodė keista, kad pirmos dvi dalys priklauso „Šilko“ serijai, o ši – „Marcipano valandoms“. Visiškai kitoks dizainas ir viršeliai, žodžiu, daugiau skirtumų, negu panašumų).
Na, bet nepaisydama to, stengiausi toliau skaityti ir „susidraugauti“ su knyga. Visgi sekėsi sunkiai. Nežinau, ar todėl, kad neskaičiau ankstesnių dalių ar tiesiog dėl pačios istorijos. Jei tiksliau, tai 4 istorijų. Knyga suskirstyta skyriais ir kiekvienas skyrelis pasakoja apie vis kitos iš 4 draugių gyvenimą.
Deja, kad ir kaip laukiau intrigos ar įdomesnių įvykių, kurie įtrauktų ir sudomintų, taip ir nesulaukiau. Užverčiau paskutinį puslapį ir tarsi likau apgauta.
Iki pusės knygos buvo baisiai nuobodu – tuos 200 psl. skaičiau gal 3 dienas, kai paprastai tai mano pusdienio kiekis. Antroje knygos dalyje prasidėjo bent šiokia tokia intriga, atsirado daugiau veiksmo ir kai tik pradėjau prisijaukinti knygą, istorijos ėmė ir pasibaigė.
Šis romanas toks lengvas, paprastas, niekuo neišskirtinis, be didelio žavesio, intrigos ir jausmų. Antrą kartą tikrai neskaityčiau, o ir parekomenduoti kažkam būtų sunku. .
Patiks gal tik tiems, kurie mėgsta lėtas, paprastas, neįsimintinas istorijas. Tokias, kur vieną kartą perskaitai ir po kelių dienų pamiršti.
Ir negaliu nepaminėti labai prasto vertėjos darbo – tiek nelogiškų sakinių arba žodžių dar nesu sutikusi jokioje kitoje knygoje. Nekalbant jau apie elementarias korektūros klaidas, praleistas ar sukeistas vietomis raides. O blogiausia viso to dalis – painiojami veikėjų vardai.
Visos tos klaidos tiesiog badė akis ir galbūt dėl to ir buvo sunku sukaupti dėmesį ir suprasti istorijas tinkamai.
Man taip atsitiko su šia knyga. Iki tol nei ant knygos nugarėlės, nei kur kitur nebuvau radusi jokių užuominų, kad tai knyga iš serijos, bet tik pradėjau skaityti ir supratau, kad kažkas ne taip. Apie veikėjus autorė pradėjo pasakoti taip, lyg turėtume juos gerai žinoti iš praeities, ir dabar tik supažindintų su tolimesniais įvykiais. Tada pasidomėjau ir pasidarė viskas aišku (pasirodė keista, kad pirmos dvi dalys priklauso „Šilko“ serijai, o ši – „Marcipano valandoms“. Visiškai kitoks dizainas ir viršeliai, žodžiu, daugiau skirtumų, negu panašumų).
Na, bet nepaisydama to, stengiausi toliau skaityti ir „susidraugauti“ su knyga. Visgi sekėsi sunkiai. Nežinau, ar todėl, kad neskaičiau ankstesnių dalių ar tiesiog dėl pačios istorijos. Jei tiksliau, tai 4 istorijų. Knyga suskirstyta skyriais ir kiekvienas skyrelis pasakoja apie vis kitos iš 4 draugių gyvenimą.
Deja, kad ir kaip laukiau intrigos ar įdomesnių įvykių, kurie įtrauktų ir sudomintų, taip ir nesulaukiau. Užverčiau paskutinį puslapį ir tarsi likau apgauta.
Iki pusės knygos buvo baisiai nuobodu – tuos 200 psl. skaičiau gal 3 dienas, kai paprastai tai mano pusdienio kiekis. Antroje knygos dalyje prasidėjo bent šiokia tokia intriga, atsirado daugiau veiksmo ir kai tik pradėjau prisijaukinti knygą, istorijos ėmė ir pasibaigė.
Šis romanas toks lengvas, paprastas, niekuo neišskirtinis, be didelio žavesio, intrigos ir jausmų. Antrą kartą tikrai neskaityčiau, o ir parekomenduoti kažkam būtų sunku. .
Patiks gal tik tiems, kurie mėgsta lėtas, paprastas, neįsimintinas istorijas. Tokias, kur vieną kartą perskaitai ir po kelių dienų pamiršti.
Ir negaliu nepaminėti labai prasto vertėjos darbo – tiek nelogiškų sakinių arba žodžių dar nesu sutikusi jokioje kitoje knygoje. Nekalbant jau apie elementarias korektūros klaidas, praleistas ar sukeistas vietomis raides. O blogiausia viso to dalis – painiojami veikėjų vardai.
Visos tos klaidos tiesiog badė akis ir galbūt dėl to ir buvo sunku sukaupti dėmesį ir suprasti istorijas tinkamai.
November 11, 2024
A loving heartwarming story, love the trials and tribulations of all the incredible characters.
September 15, 2014
For real? This book is so sappy, saccharine, whimpy, preachy, out of touch, and oh by the way Debbie... The INS went away well before you wrote this book, you would maybe like to do a little research into Homeland Security and ICE. This book rode the fine line between being so stupid it drove me crazy... And too stupid to read any further. I don't recall it reaching the point of utter ridiculousness that I started yelling at the book (which I've been known to do - judge me as you will), but it sure was a close call. I blame myself. I've read two others in the series and they both have the same flair for the "are you kidding me" melodrama - that nearly had me in tears while reading this one. Yet there remains something compelling about this storyline, unfortunately it leaves one completely unsatisfied. I mean, come on... A car-jacking and a subsequent search for a hitman in Seattle's answer to Stepford? Ms. Macomber has an audience that loves and appreciates her writing... Sorry (I'm not sorry) - I'm not one of them.
March 29, 2010
I liked this book but was hoping to like it more. I loved the characters and the story lines of their lives, but it seemed the author repeated facts from the first books way too often. I understand the need to do some of that for clarification since someone might pick this up as a first book in the series, but I found it was way overdone. I even questioned the editors and thought they should've caught it too.
Also, I listened to this as an audiobook and hate to be critical, but the voice over artist was very poor compared to the one who performed the first two. It was so distracting that sometimes I'd find myself critiquing her more than listening to the book. That's a plug for reading the book rather than listening. But I love the idea of multi-tasking and listening while I fold laundry, clean, or KNIT!
Also, I listened to this as an audiobook and hate to be critical, but the voice over artist was very poor compared to the one who performed the first two. It was so distracting that sometimes I'd find myself critiquing her more than listening to the book. That's a plug for reading the book rather than listening. But I love the idea of multi-tasking and listening while I fold laundry, clean, or KNIT!
March 20, 2009
This book is told from the prospective of three women. Lydia Goetz is the owner of A Good Yarn who connects all the characters through her knitting class. Lydia is a cancer survivor who has found peace and happiness, despite a family tragedy involving her niece and the failing health of her mother. Alix Townsend has overcome her checkered past to get engaged to a pastor. But, the wedding planning is overwhelming her. Colette Blake is a widow with a secret. All three women are endearing, relatable characters. By the time I was done reading I felt like they were old friends.
I had gotten this book not realizing it was the middle of a series. But, the book could stand on its own. There are obvious references to previous books, but nothing essential to the plot.
I had gotten this book not realizing it was the middle of a series. But, the book could stand on its own. There are obvious references to previous books, but nothing essential to the plot.
August 29, 2008
The knitting shop owner is happy, her cancer's in remission, so she can worry about her friends more. This book is a bunch of interwoven stories about the friends. One of them is having wedding issues--she and the fiance want a small wedding, but his mom and her motherly friend have gone beserk. The knit shop owner's sister goes kind of beserk when her daughter (the niece) is the victim of a carjacking. The story of the pregnant widow with issues is probably the weakest of the three--she got the romance in this story, and I just didn't find the romantic parts very believable. But I enjoyed the book anyway. Macomber's always a very comfortable read
September 27, 2010
I like Debbie Macomber. She talks about issues that are a part of my every day life - aging mothers in Assisted Living, Alzheimers, the death of old people, unplanned pregnancies, dealing ith Cancer, hobbies to keep your mind off of things you can't do anything about, the power of girlfriends, the value of religion in your life, and personalities - and how they affect the people they interact with.
This was an uplifting story - with plenty of personal challenges to be overcome. Debbie helped me to process some of the challenges I have had to deal with. Keep it up, Debbie - you are doing valuable work.
This was an uplifting story - with plenty of personal challenges to be overcome. Debbie helped me to process some of the challenges I have had to deal with. Keep it up, Debbie - you are doing valuable work.
February 17, 2013
Much is happening to the people of Blossom Street, and it’s not all good. Even the good things are fraught with problems. Unplanned pregnancies, wedding plans, illness, accidents, sudden disappearances, and death are all a part of their lives. As they deal with circumstances that seem unfair, with friends and relatives who sometimes cause more stress as problems occur, they learn that things will work out somehow. Sometimes that helping hand is at the end of your own sleeve but often it’s the hand of another woman. You just have to look up from your knitting to see it! This is an entertaining tale you will thoroughly enjoy.
January 22, 2024
I bought this for 50p because we sell a lot of this author’s in the charity bookshop where I volunteer and I thought they must be good, therefore. I was wrong.
Anyone else notice that most of the characters had had someone who had or died from cancer? Or suffer from something else such as Alzheimer’s, fall off a ladder, or divorce? Man, how depressing, especially when everything is said to be God’s will. So it’s too religious for me too.
I did enjoy the knitting though.
Anyone else notice that most of the characters had had someone who had or died from cancer? Or suffer from something else such as Alzheimer’s, fall off a ladder, or divorce? Man, how depressing, especially when everything is said to be God’s will. So it’s too religious for me too.
I did enjoy the knitting though.
March 8, 2013
When I need a relaxin read I always turn to Debbie Macomber. Her books are full of love and friendship. This one takes place on Blossom Street at the Knit shop, Flower shop and the French Cafe. Debbie is a great story teller. This book is about four women who find happiness with their growing friendship... a truly delightful book.
February 5, 2017
Serideki kitaplar gitgide daha heyecanlı, daha okunası oluyor sanki :)
Sıradaki kitapta da kitapçımız Anne Marie var sanırım ...
Sıradaki kitapta da kitapçımız Anne Marie var sanırım ...
May 8, 2019
I am enjoying the Blossom Street series very much! I am reading them in order because I enjoy the development of the relationships of the characters. The author writes in such a way that it is possible to read the books out of order, but I enjoy the stories so much better by reading them in order!
March 17, 2016
Ši, kaip ir kitos šios serijos knygos, puiki, tokia įtraukianti, miela. Tikras malonumas skaityti ir paėmus sunku atsitraukti. Tik nelabai suprantu, kodėl po išleistos pirmos ir antros serijos knygos išleidžiama ne trečia, o ketvirta. Gal sulauksim ir trečios greitu laiku? Būtų smagu, jei taip.
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