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Twenty Wishes (Blossom Street #5)
by
Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)
Anne Marie Roche wants to find happiness again. At thirty-eight, her life's not what she'd expected--she's childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there's a feeling of emptiness.On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate...what? Hope, possibility,...more
Hardcover, 360 pages
Published
April 29th 2008
by Mira Books
(first published January 1st 2008)
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This would have to be one of my favorite in the Blossom Street Book Series.
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
I fell in love with the characters. I can't wait for the next book.
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
I fell in love with the characters. I can't wait for the next book.
CIP: What do you want most in the world?
Anne Marie Roche wants to find happiness again. At 38 her life s not what she d expected--she s childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle s Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there s a feeling of emptiness.
On Valentine s Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate...what? Hope, possibility, the future. They each begin a list of twenty wishes, things they always wanted to do but never d...more
Anne Marie Roche wants to find happiness again. At 38 her life s not what she d expected--she s childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle s Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there s a feeling of emptiness.
On Valentine s Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate...what? Hope, possibility, the future. They each begin a list of twenty wishes, things they always wanted to do but never d...more
I haven't read a Debbie Macomber book in quite a while, and I was pleased with this one. It talks about four widows creating a list of twenty wishes. That are supposed to help them get back to living life. As someone currently dealing with a death in my family it was a great way to remember not to dwell on it, and to remember to keep living your life.
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At the annual Christmas party of the Sisters of the Sauna, the conversation turned to books as it often does. Our hostess, an excellent storyteller, said that she had read this book and it changed her life. She said that she had begun practicing random a acts of kindness with suprising outcomes. As my antenna is always scaniing the conversations of my friends for great books, I decided to search for it. I secretly hoped it wasn't one of those selfhelp books preach about changing my gutterbound w...more
I am sick, so a light fluffy read was one of the few things on my "list" today. Cute, clean and perdictable story. Not great literature, but the idea of taking the time to listen to YOUR wants and wishes, and committing them to paper is a great cathargic idea. Acknowledging that your wishes are important enough to consider, especially for women, is a difficult thing to do. We are the "care-givers", "care-takers", and usually put everyone and everything before ourselves. Most of us feel guilty if...more
Anne Marie had invited several women to meet at her bookstore after hours on Valentine's day for a special celebration. These women were all widows and felt left out of the usual activities of the day. Their celebration was for life and friendship. During their sharing several suggestions were made including volunteer work, helping someone else and making a list of wishes. A discussion of the list better developed the idea. Twenty seemed like a good number and the items should be wishes or dream...more
After reading the first chapter, I wasn't sure if I would like this book or not, but I kept reading and it turned out to be really cute and good. Kind of cheesy and predictable, but most of her books are. It's about four women who are widows and they decided to make a 20 Wishes list, kind of like the girl's version of The Bucket List. They write down all the things they want to do that they haven't done before, like go to Paris, or buy a fancy new car, or dance around barefoot in the rain. What...more
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Jun 14, 2009
bookczuk
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to bookczuk by:
cheryl jones (reggiesgirl)
Shelves:
bookcrossing,
read-on-recommendation
This was one of the last books bumma was reading, and while she didn't have the strength to finish it, the idea of a group of widows meeting made her wistful. She lost her beloved 28 years ago today, which would have been their 68th anniversary, and never loved another man. She told me once that she thought when my dad first died, that she might remarry, because she was so young. But she soon realized she had no interest in finding another man. She found other passions in her life: grandchildren...more
May 17, 2009
Michelle
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
women over 30
Recommended to Michelle by:
N/A
The story was incredibly predictable and really sappy almost all the way through. It reads a lot like "Twilight" - a good book to turn your brain off while reading but definitely NOT great literature. I disliked that the book hardly mentioned the characters from The Shop on Blossom Street . Lydia, whom I happened to like a lot and figured the rest of the series would center on, was only mentioned in passing. She had NO major role in this story. I found that to be pretty disappointing. Something...more
I really liked this book. It made me realize that no matter what happens you shouldn't give up hope or stop wishing.
I like the fact that Debbie Macomber is able to weave characters that have flaws and problems just like the rest of us but they aren't so over the top that you don't believe them.
She also gives you updates about characters in previous Bloomsom Street books and works them into the story. It was like hanging out with old friends and making new ones.
I like the fact that Debbie Macomber is able to weave characters that have flaws and problems just like the rest of us but they aren't so over the top that you don't believe them.
She also gives you updates about characters in previous Bloomsom Street books and works them into the story. It was like hanging out with old friends and making new ones.
Part of the Blossom Street series, this is my first Debbie Macomber book. It did drag significantly in the beginning; I thought I would read my self-required 50 pages before abandoning the book. However, the action picked up and I was happy to finish the tale. Seattleite Ann Marie and several other widows see each other socially quite often and they each make a list of twenty wishes, things they wish for or want to do. It’s difficult for them to come up with the requisite number because some of...more
This was a surprisingly good book. Years ago, I used to read everything by Debbie Macomber and stopped though I can't remember why. I think it's when I discovered paranormal romance and Debbie's writing no longer appealed. I needed to read something by her for an author of the month challenge so when I saw this audiobook, I jumped on it. It reminded me why I enjoyed her stuff in the past. This is part of the Blossom Street series and though definitely chick-lit, it was very much a tear-jerker.
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Twenty Wishes....If you decided to write down twenty wishes, what would they be?
On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie Roche invites three other recent widows to come
to a party at her book store. During the party she suggests that they each
come up with twenty wishes and the others agree.
Anne Marie is only 38 years old. Her greatest wish in life is to have a child
of her own, but now that wish seems futile. She's forgotten how to laugh, how
to sing, and how to feel happy. It takes her awhile, but she beg...more
On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie Roche invites three other recent widows to come
to a party at her book store. During the party she suggests that they each
come up with twenty wishes and the others agree.
Anne Marie is only 38 years old. Her greatest wish in life is to have a child
of her own, but now that wish seems futile. She's forgotten how to laugh, how
to sing, and how to feel happy. It takes her awhile, but she beg...more
I had not read any of Debbie's books prior to this one.
It starts out with three widowed women who meet and discuss life. Anne Marie makes a dismal list of 20 wished and number one if to "find a reason to live" UG!
What happens through eh book is each of these women finds what they need in life, and not in a way they could expect or predict. One woman (can't remember her name - book back to the library) falls in love with a bitter man who is a quadriplegic. She melts the ice around his heart and t...more
It starts out with three widowed women who meet and discuss life. Anne Marie makes a dismal list of 20 wished and number one if to "find a reason to live" UG!
What happens through eh book is each of these women finds what they need in life, and not in a way they could expect or predict. One woman (can't remember her name - book back to the library) falls in love with a bitter man who is a quadriplegic. She melts the ice around his heart and t...more
Another list book! I am a list-maker myself, but I wouldn't have read these three books (including "The Next Thing on My List," the best of this bunch) if I weren't intrigued by the plot description as a whole. In the case of this book, my mom suggested it as a gift, and I complied. Shortly thereafter, I saw the BoCD at the library. Of course. But I picked it up to remind myself of the plot and got interested.
My mom loves the author. That may sound like hyperbole, but ... she can get through ha...more
My mom loves the author. That may sound like hyperbole, but ... she can get through ha...more
This book is about three or four ladies out to fulfill their wishes. Mostly it's about Anne Marie, a widow who is looking for love, or at least for something to make her life more meaningful. As she goes on her journey, two of her friends begin romances. The book jumps from one lady's story to another's, checking in to see the highlights of each one's life.
Anne Marie runs a bookstore on Blossom Street. We've visited this neighborhood before, having read other books about the lady who runs the y...more
Anne Marie runs a bookstore on Blossom Street. We've visited this neighborhood before, having read other books about the lady who runs the y...more
This book has actually changed my life. It is a novel about making goals for yourself in your life. I loved it. I actually made a 20 wishes list for myself and have completed one wish so far. It makes me excited to try new things in life and remember some of the goals I have had in life.
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Unfortunately, I really didn't like this book. I tried to, I was listening to it and got into the second CD before I had to stop. Part of the problem is that I had just finished listening to "Driftless" and I forced myself to finish that one because I wanted to see what that book was like. It was a fellow Wisconsin author, so I wanted to support the author by reading the book. So when I picked out Debbie Macomber's book, not knowing anything about this author and I just couldn't make myself care...more
Fans of Debbie Macomber won't be disappointed in twenty wishes. In some instances it seemed as if she was trying to hard to push the meaningful, but for the most part it was a delightful, light read. If you are expecting something along the lines of The Bucket List you won't find it here.
It was predictable, a little cheesy, if you read any of her other books you know to expect that. I love the premise of writing down your "wishes" instead of goals, but I didn't get any great insights or learn an...more
It was predictable, a little cheesy, if you read any of her other books you know to expect that. I love the premise of writing down your "wishes" instead of goals, but I didn't get any great insights or learn an...more
Lillie, Barbie, Elise, and Anne Marie are all widows who have been meeting at Anne Marie's book store to review books and support each other. For Valentine's Day, they decide to have a Celebration of Hope for themselves. Lillie suggests making a list of things to do that they have put off for years, hence, the Wish List. Everyone's list must consist of 20 things they dream of doing--silly or serious, it doesn't matter. As the lists evolve, lives change--sometimes in very different ways.
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I love the Blossom Street series because of the knitting, and most of the people you meet in these books. I love Lydia and Alix, but sadly, they were not prominent characters in this one.
This one really centers on Anne Marie, a bookstore owner on Blossom Street. Knitting wasn't a main part in this book, which I was sad about, but the idea of the 20 Wishes that the widows come up with was really cute. I loved the idea, and reading about how they made their wishes come true had me thinking about w...more
This one really centers on Anne Marie, a bookstore owner on Blossom Street. Knitting wasn't a main part in this book, which I was sad about, but the idea of the 20 Wishes that the widows come up with was really cute. I loved the idea, and reading about how they made their wishes come true had me thinking about w...more
Absolutely wonderful addition to the Blossom Street series. The new charecters in the bookstore, the return of old favorite characters, and the connections they make with each other. A group of ladies who have one thing in common, being a widow, set out to make the best of a Valentines Day alone. The idea of making a list of 20 wishes is joking tossed about, then they all decide to do that very thing.
Debbie Macober is such a creative writter that is able to make each persons wishes real, warm a...more
Debbie Macober is such a creative writter that is able to make each persons wishes real, warm a...more
Still travelling, but I have small slips of time where I can read for a moment or three. Finished this book on the short flight from Turin to Munich this afternoon.
Debbie Macomber is another of my favourite authors. So far I have enjoyed every one of her books and have not yet been disappointed with her touching stories. I love the idea of making a list of wishes and taking actions to make them come true. Some occur by happenstance, but I think the desire has to be there and you have to be open...more
Debbie Macomber is another of my favourite authors. So far I have enjoyed every one of her books and have not yet been disappointed with her touching stories. I love the idea of making a list of wishes and taking actions to make them come true. Some occur by happenstance, but I think the desire has to be there and you have to be open...more
An interesting book that has many surprises. It was great to see how each person's story unfolded. Many great lessons to learn, among them were forgiveness and to look beyond the obvious.
Oct 30, 2010
Hannah
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Hannah by:
Mom
Shelves:
romance-fun,
series
This book was my second read of Debbie Macomber's, and I really was pleasantly surprised by how different the two novels were. At times, I can get in a rut when reading the same author over and over again - and the plots, characters, and endings become predictable. The two books I read by Macomber were incredibly different, even though they both would be classified as romance. Sooner or Later was a romantic, action/mystery novel. Twenty Wishes was both a fun romance and a study of women (or peop...more
May 18, 2010
Doreen
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any woman looking for a quick read that is warm, touching and sweet.
Recommended to Doreen by:
Easy Readers bookclub, specifically Iris
Finished this book in a less than 24 hour period. Truly an easy read, but thoroughly enjoyable. The story follows a group of women, all widows, through about a year of their lives. At one gathering, they decide to write down 20 wishes...not goals, just things they wish they had or wish that they could do. These wishes are incorporated into the year of this story. It's a feel-good book. Yes, it's sappy....Yes, it's fairly predictable....However, for all its sappiness and predictability, the story...more
I picked this up when I was a guest in someone's home and couldn't find anything else light to read. It's not a great book but it's not terrible either. It will appeal to the crowd that Debbie Macomber is writing about, ladies over 35 who like to knit. Ok, that's an over simplification, but you get the idea. This book is a fluffy guilty pleasure. Some people will love it (if they can relate to or like the characters) and some people won't. I didn't love it, but I finished it.
You don't have to re...more
You don't have to re...more
I listened to this one during a few weeks of heavy driving time and really enjoyed it. A group of widows gather on Valentine's Day and end up talking about all the things they've wanted to do and never done--their "Twenty Wishes" lists. Ultimately this is a story about continuing to live and hope and dream after a life-changing loss. In the convenient way of novels, as soon as these wishes crystalize, opportunities are presented to begin living them, but not in the way any of the characters woul...more
An easy read story about a group of women taking a knitting class and deciding each to make a list of the 20 things they wanted most in life. One of these was a young widow who wanted love back in her life. Takes her through a whole process of loneliness, seeking help from friends, volunteering at a school, helping out an abused youngster, becoming a foster parent for the youngster and then formally adopting her. Was very interesting to follow the process leading to the adoption but also the emo...more
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family, enduring friends...more
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