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Jan 26, 2009

Rachel rated it:

I got this out of the library because the name and because I have been reading a lot of serious books lately and thought it might be a palate cleanser. However, it ended up being strangely Christian themed and tiresome. Cute concept but I don't really appreciate having a novel with religous overtones that isn't up front about it on the cover. Every character went to church (well, one didn't but thought she should) and talked about it endlessly. I can accept a character being religous but this wa More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Susan rated it:

Four women in Atlanta come together to start a catering firm. Jo, whose idea it is, reluctantly accepts a partnership offered by African American Ellie, who doesn't know that Jo thinks she has reason to dislike her. Cate is an interior designer with a broken heart, who needs a changhe. Daisy is a single mother with a shy, brilliant teenaged daughter. Only one of them is not a regular churchgoer, and she's the one--surprise!--with most of the problems, though it may not seem that way at first More...

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Jan 13, 2009

Erica rated it:

I would give this book 1 1/2 stars if possible. It's poorly written Christian chick lit (I hadn't realized this was a genre until I accidentally chose this book from the library) about 2 dimensional characters and YET I felt the need to skim the whole thing to find out what happened. Good for a plane ride or vacation, if you're into constant references to God and Christianity. just not my cup of tea. or jelly jar or tea.

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Mar 04, 2010

Justin rated it:

I read this book quite some time ago, so the details are a bit fuzzy at this point. It was a cute story though. Southern women, cooking, and a country singer, I knew immediately it would be a good read.

A group of very different women discover that deep down where it counts they have alot in common, when they form a catering company. I found it to be a cute story, with sassy and fun characters.

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May 26, 2010

Karschtl rated it:

A story about 4 women that try to establish a catering company and their different paths in life. Nice book and easy entertainment, the only thing I couldn't stand at all were the countless religious references. All those women are apparently very religious, and it's mentioned numerously that God leads the way. I would have liked it way more if Dolly Parton would have been the only 'role model' here, but she isn't mentioned nearly as often as the title would suggest.

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May 25, 2009

Tori rated it:

I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars - cute book about 4 women who start a catering company in Atlanta - interesting because it actually is also a lot about them being Christian women - which they act like is some big coincidence they're all Christian which is ridiculous since about 75% of Americans are Christian - thought that was dumb, but other than that, a cute book

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Jul 19, 2009

Jess rated it:

I really enjoyed this book! I thought it to be a nice departure from the usual chick lit, and I needed something light to polish off after The Count of Monte Cristo. The one thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the Christian undertones, but I suppose that's to be expected when talking about Southern chick lit.

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Jun 19, 2009

Lulu rated it:

Challenge #10.1 327 pages

I enjoyed this book very much! Four women from very differernt backgrounds begin a catering company and find they are very much alike.

It must be #1 in a series - The Jelly Jar Sisterhood. I hope the author writes more!

A Christian women's book, but not preachie.

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Jul 28, 2008

Lesa rated it:

This is another one of those novels that are so popular about women’s friendships. Four women in Atlanta join together, hoping to build a catering business that will be successful, while allowing them to put their families first. The women are very different; a Junior League wife and mother, the daughter of a prominent African-American family, a single mother who is a renowned pastry chef, and a woman who just broke up with her boyfriend of eight years. This is one of the weaker novels of the More...

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Aug 10, 2009

Jill rated it:

This was a good quick read about a diverse group of 4 women who try to start a catering business in Atlanta. I have a feeling that it is the beginning of a series, since it kind of ended with a beginning of sorts. I would probably read the next book when it comes out.

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Feb 11, 2009

Johnnie rated it:

I just finished this book. It was not an action book by any means, but a book about friends and family and priorities. Just an ordinary book about life's struggles, but I liked it. The Dolly Parton quotes scattered throughout were cute also.

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Oct 17, 2010

Kathy rated it:

This not the type of book I generally read. I really wanted to enjoy this book. The premise was good. The writing was technically sound. The characters were likable. But, the plot just did not move. I was bored. Needless to say I didn't finish it.

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Jan 26, 2011

Mindy rated it:

It was an easy/fast read and an overall cute story. Definitely nothing special, but if you want a lighthearted story about friendship and life and faith, I'd say it's worth reading. Plus, I loved the Dolly Parton quotes throughout the book!

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Jan 14, 2009

Danetha rated it:

This was a cute book, mostly because it was set in Atlanta. I did find it to somewhat lacking in depth. It's a good quick read that won't require much thinking, maybe something that will entertain you on a rainy day.

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Jul 22, 2008

Christiana rated it:

Okay- we were in the library last night and pretty much Brian and the kids were hunting me down to leave, and so I grabbed this ... seems like it will fit my bill of light-hearted for summer anyway.

Well I'm in the process of reading this one ...I'll see it through, but this wasn't what I thought it be, and I guess I'd called it Chick-Lit for the Southern Christian set.

I finished this one ... some of the little religious comments I found pretty funny (when I'm fairly certa More...

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Jan 24, 2009

SarahJayn rated it:

This book was an average story, but its charm lies in its setting. It has honest characters stuck like yolky centers in Egg in a Basket breakfast - framed by toasted Christianity and social expectations. I'd recommend it for a beach read.

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Jan 30, 2009

Bednarzterry rated it:

This was not a great book, but enjoyable enough. The characters were relatable and I always enjoy stories about the important role of women's friendships. I would read a sequel without hesitation.

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Aug 29, 2009

Lori rated it:

I found this book by accident. I was not looking for it; I found it lying on the shelf and the title caught my eye. It is a pleasant and enjoyable read.

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Aug 09, 2010

Leslie rated it:

Surprisingly Christian-themed. The author gets everything right about Southern culture from the food to the music to the fashion. A fun summer read.

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Oct 02, 2009

Sarah rated it:

This was a quick read. A nice book, if you don't want to think too much or have too much of a plot. If you want to really get into a book instead of ending it and thinking "well I guess I'm done with that now" this is not your book.

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Oct 05, 2008

AJ rated it:

I have yet to find anyone else who is as amazed as I am that there is a Dolly Parton song for my every heartache and triumph. No matter the situation, Dolly has been there and wrote a song about it: new lust that might be love, humiliation by a lover, or fighting off the blues. So, I adored the character who quotes Dolly likes she's Dali Lama.

Other than the Dolly-adoration, I'm not sure I can recommend this book. It likely has a limited audience: southern christian women trying More...

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Jun 19, 2009

Nancy rated it:

loved this book. was clean and nice read. lots of hummor. good chic book

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Sep 15, 2008

Holly rated it:

Chosen because the title caught my eyee, this book turned out to be a sweet sometimes-hokey, sometimes-holy story of four very different women in Atlanta who start a catering business. It's a friendship novel, with each woman being very different and having problems with marriage, kids, career, family, and faith. It's got Southern charm and is laced with Dolly Parton lyrics and sayings, but overall it is a light sisterhood novel that makes you laugh and feel better when you are done reading it. More...

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Dec 01, 2008

Annemarie rated it:

Pretty ordinary book with some funny character comments

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Jul 14, 2011

Laura rated it:

Cute book. Not as much Dolly as I had expected, but great quotes throughout. An easy, light read.

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Jan 28, 2010

Dawn rated it:

I would give at least 2.5 stars. Fairly entertaining.

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Jul 18, 2009

Maci rated it:

This was such a funny book. All because of Daisy and her love for Dolly Parton.

It's southern girls loving Jesus. Cute fast read. Loved it!

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Aug 19, 2008

Beth rated it:

This book was cute and the characters were endearing. It's about 4 women who start up a catering business. Each chapter switches in point of view, which I tend to like. Some of the stuff was a little mushy, and some of the comments made me (a stay at home mom) feel like I wasn't living up to all that God had intended for me, according to one of the characters. But I liked the premise of the book. And I loved all the references to Dolly Parton. It's a fast and enjoyable read that doesn't ma More...

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Jun 06, 2009

Ashlee rated it:

A quick clean read.

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Sep 01, 2008

Patti rated it:

I picked up this book because the title made me laugh, and read it in one afternoon because the story kept me fascinated. It's a great book about four woman who become business associates and unlikely friends. What I wasn't expecting was that the book would have some religion thrown into it, but I didn't feel preached at or overwhelmed by it, it was just a couple of the characters were religious people. I would definately read this book again, or better yet, further adventures of the same wom More...

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