Back On Blossom Street
by Debbie Macomber
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Read in June, 2007
This is the third* in Macomber's series about a yarn store in an idyllic place called Blossom St. I actually liked it better than the second. Each book rotates in perspective between Lydia, the shop owner, and a few of the students in her current knitting class. (The pattern being used in the class is included, too. I knit the baby blanket from the first book; it was quite nice, if a bit boring.) Each woman is generally facing some sort of family or life crisis, and knitting brings them tog...more
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Read in January, 2007
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 th...more
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I was thrilled to see Debbie Macomber return to Blossom Street. It was rewarding to see how the characters from her first two books had progressed, as well as being introduced to new women to cheer for.
The strengths of Macomber's writing are her sympathetic characters...Alix in particular is a compelling character, and I loved seeing her relationship with Jordan progress. The introduction of Colette kept the series moving forward without abandoning the previous group of women.
I have to...more
The strengths of Macomber's writing are her sympathetic characters...Alix in particular is a compelling character, and I loved seeing her relationship with Jordan progress. The introduction of Colette kept the series moving forward without abandoning the previous group of women.
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Read in April, 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 t...more
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.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
knittes; fans of Debbie Macomber
I liked this book very much. I thought that it moved quickly although everything was wrapped up nicely which I've come to expect from Debbie Macomber.
I think it is interesting that Macomber didn't see this as a continuing series but did it because of reader interest. It is nice to see an author who listens to the readers and responds to us.
I have to admit that I liked Christian and Collete story the best and found myself reading that one just a bit slower than the other stories. I do li...more
I think it is interesting that Macomber didn't see this as a continuing series but did it because of reader interest. It is nice to see an author who listens to the readers and responds to us.
I have to admit that I liked Christian and Collete story the best and found myself reading that one just a bit slower than the other stories. I do li...more
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Read in May, 2008
This was the first book I've read in this series, and I found it easy to pick up without reading the first two. I enjoyed the book, it was a light read. I did find it difficult, though, to switch gears from one character to another in the chapters. Usually I enjoy getting the different perspective, but with this book, I think, some of the characters I enjoyed very much while others seemed to drag to me. Whenever I would come across a chapter from Lydia's view point, I would mentally groan, kno...more
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Read in January, 2008
Book 3 in the Blossom Street series. Lydia's new class is knitting prayers shawls. We get to catch up with Alix, who is a character from previous books. She is trying to plan her wedding with Jordan only to be over ruled by her MIL to be and Jacqueline. Then we are introduced to Susannah, who runs the flower shop next door to A Good Yarn. The third person in the class is Colette, who fled her high paying job and boss to work in Susannah's flower shop. Lydia's sister Margaret is also dealing with...more
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Read in June, 2008
I have seen Debbie Macomber books in the stores but have never read one. This book was given to me and I really enjoyed it. It is a light book but I found the charaters interesting and engaging. At some point in time I will probably look for another one in this series. This one is based on women who work on Blossom Street in little shops and are members of a knitting class. They are all going through their personal struggles and find support from each other. There are many references to knitting...more
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
knitters looking for a nice read
Aw... That's what you say when you get to the end of this book.
It's not a book that's going to change your life. It is, however, a nice, light read. Especially for those who like their books a little more wholesome. I would compare the Blossom Street triology to the Jan Karon Mitford series.
There are several main characters - women who meet through a local knitting shop. Each has her own story, with some drama happening along the way.
At the end of the book, though, I laughed, I...more
It's not a book that's going to change your life. It is, however, a nice, light read. Especially for those who like their books a little more wholesome. I would compare the Blossom Street triology to the Jan Karon Mitford series.
There are several main characters - women who meet through a local knitting shop. Each has her own story, with some drama happening along the way.
At the end of the book, though, I laughed, I...more
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Read in September, 2007
As much as I liked this book, it left me wanting more from the characters. I felt the author really played it safe and as another reviewer stated "tied everything up in a bow" at the end. I wanted Lydia to have more conflict with her sister - because that's what really happens with sisters and then they move on because they are sisters. It was a quick read - one weekend. Since this was my first read from this author I will try her other ones, just knowing what to expect now.
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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 a young widow named Colette Blake. A couple of months earlier, Colette had abruptly quit her previous job—after a brief affair with her boss. To her dismay, he's suddenly begun placing weekly orders for flower arrangements! Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz's new knitting class.
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Read in December, 2007
I like Debbie Macomber...although she is a little to formulaic for my taste. Sometimes I enjoy just reading a good story written for women that doesn't require much analyzation or emotion! Plus, her books are always about knitting ( project instructions included) and the project is integrated into the story. Not bad even though I could almost guess what was going to happen before I turned the page. But...not always!! Good character development.
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I like Debbie Macomber because her books are light enough to read while waiting for the kids or on the beach, however, there are interesting women characters that help build each other through their friendships. This book is another knitting group so the main character was familiar already. However, the members were a mix of familiar and new women. Again they are able to enrich and lift each other as they progress through their knitting project.
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Read in February, 2008
Sometimes, you just want a fun fluff read. This is it! You should actually start with the first in this series. These are filed at the library with the romance books, but it really isn't what I think of as a romance novel (shirtless hero, heaving bosoms, etc.) Its a book about a lady who owns a knitting shop and her circle of family and friends, and their relationships (romantic and not). A light, quick and pleasant read!
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Read in December, 2007
It was a great book and I think the 3rd/last in the series so far. It's about a gal who owns a yarn shop and those who are in her knitting classes. They are usually people who need some attention or relaxation in their lives. It almost has me wanting to start knitting. I liked the series because they are clean and enjoyable. There's nothing in there that you wouldn't share with your daughter.
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Read in June, 2007
recommends it for:
knitters, people who like cozy romances
Back on Blossom Street is the third in Debbie Macomber's Knitting series. These cozy romances are just on the border of being inspirational books. In this book, a new knitting class for a prayer shawl begins. A few new characters are introduced and old friends revisited. Each woman encounters and overcomes problems in her life and grows closer to the others in the class.
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
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I thoroughly enjoy reading, or, in this case, listening to the Blossom Street stories because they revolve around a yarn shop and the women that frequent it. I love to hang out in yarn shops! Some of the old characters from previous books were revisited and some new ones were introduced. It was a simple, uncomplicated read and I was just in the mood for that.
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Read in April, 2008
I finished this one a couple weeks ago. I'd also read her first two in the series, A Good Yarn and The Shop of Blossom Street.
Many of the same characters in this one, with a few new ones. A nice light read and if you enjoy knitting, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. There's even a couple of patterns for a prayer shawl added.
Many of the same characters in this one, with a few new ones. A nice light read and if you enjoy knitting, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. There's even a couple of patterns for a prayer shawl added.
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Read in September, 2007
Same main characters make reading this quick read like going back to visit old friends. The knitting group has changed this time, and are knitting prayer shawls. The events on Blossom street take a dark twist as a car jacking has a major impact on the residents. A good read!
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
girlfriends
The third in the series...it was a good book again with some of the same characters. Easy reading and good characters. I feel a little sad that there won't be more...or will there? I brought these books to my Aunt and she loved them too, she read them in about a day each!
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