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The Snow Globe
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Discover an unforgettable holiday treasure in Sheila Roberts' heartwarming tale of love and laughter, magic and miracles, friendship and coming home…
On a blustery afternoon, Kylie Gray wanders into an antique shop and buys an enchanting snow globe. "There's a story behind that snow globe," the antique dealer tells her. The original owner, he explains, was a German toymake ...more
On a blustery afternoon, Kylie Gray wanders into an antique shop and buys an enchanting snow globe. "There's a story behind that snow globe," the antique dealer tells her. The original owner, he explains, was a German toymake ...more
ebook, 176 pages
Published
October 26th 2010
by St. Martin's Press
(first published January 1st 2010)
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Nov 22, 2014
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Kiley Gray discovers a snow globe with a fantastic backstory in an antique shop. The snow globe has passed from generation to generation always fallen in the hands of a person that needs a Christmas miracle. Will this snow globe fulfill Kiley’s deepest desires and also help her friends who are also in need of a Christmas miracle.
I haven't had the best track record when it comes to romance novels these last couple of months. So I was a bit weary when it was time to reading this book. But I was in ...more
I haven't had the best track record when it comes to romance novels these last couple of months. So I was a bit weary when it was time to reading this book. But I was in ...more
What? Only two stars for a book with Christmas, a magical snow globe and romance? How can that be? Well, my friends, it be because the characters are cardboard, one-dimentsional stereotypes and some of the dialogue between them sounds more like middle schoolers than adults? One of the first questions asked by one leading man is do you have a boyfriend. I don't think a grown man would say this. Something more like are you single or seeing someone sounds more like a grown-up. And they are just imm
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A very cute winter/Christmas time read.... 2 stars for cuteness, 1 star for the snow globe and 1 star cause it the Christmas time season.....
First book I have read by this author. Won’t be the last. Great characterisation, warm feel to it and oodles of magic
The Snow Globe is a short novel filled with Christmas spirit. An antique snow globe is being passed from person to person, working in a miraculous way to change their lives for the better. In the book, the snow globe makes its way to our three female main characters, and plays a pivotal role in changing their lives.
Fans of holiday movies will gobble this up. Filled with every-day problems, The Snow Globe solves them all with a neat little bow. Written in a forward manner, Ms Roberts goes straigh ...more
Fans of holiday movies will gobble this up. Filled with every-day problems, The Snow Globe solves them all with a neat little bow. Written in a forward manner, Ms Roberts goes straigh ...more
Very cute for the holidays. It was nothing exceptional, but I enjoyed it for what it was. It was pretty much exactly what I was expecting. It's the first book I've finished in a while, considering I've been in a huge slump for about 5 months. If it had been any longer, I probably would have never finished this one either. Thankfully, thought, it was quick, light, and easy to read.
I wish this whole book had been expanded and just been about Kylie. Either that or the book should have been much longer to fully develop the stories of her friends.
Even though this book left me wanting more it was still an enjoyable holiday read.
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Even though this book left me wanting more it was still an enjoyable holiday read.
Rest of my review:
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I was wanting a new Christmas novel in my life to read, and this was my first of the year to finish, even if it is a bit early. I picked this book up in a charity shop for 50p. After looking up the book on Goodreads it’s actually part of the Life in Icicle Falls Series, which I didn’t realise, but felt the book can be read as a standalone. I enjoyed how the book switched to different characters stories, but they were all connected together. The story was everything I expected it to be, gentle, r
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The German snow globe had a history. In December 1880, Otto Schwartz, a German toymaker, was still grieving for his wife. He’d lost both his wife and child during childbirth the year before. His sister sent him the snow globe with an angel inside to comfort him. As he shook it and saw the snow fluttering over the little scene; the image began to change. The angel’s hair was turning darker. She began to bear a similarity to his beloved wife.
At the Christmas season in present day, Kiley Gray feels ...more
At the Christmas season in present day, Kiley Gray feels ...more
This is a sweet Christmas book about love, friendships, family and miracles. Kylie is feeling alone right before Christmas. She's lost her job, her boyfriend has left her, and her friends are too busy to really include her in their activities.
She decides to treat herself to an antiques store trip, where she finds a snow globe that she fancies, but should she spend some of her dwindling money to buy it. The store owner convinces her with a story of it's history, that it is special for people who ...more
She decides to treat herself to an antiques store trip, where she finds a snow globe that she fancies, but should she spend some of her dwindling money to buy it. The store owner convinces her with a story of it's history, that it is special for people who ...more
This is a very cute book for the Christmas season. This young woman Kiley, buys a snow globe. The image she sees in the snow globe leads her to a new romance. She gives it to her friend and she sees something different in the snow globe and that image comes true. It gets passed to another friend and the image she sees in the snow globe comes true. I thought it was a nice book for the Christmas season. It is a short quick read that puts you in the Christmas spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed reading th
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This is a definite 5 out of 5. Magical, delightful Christmas novella with a trio of girlfriends and a mysterious snow globe.
If you're looking for an easy holiday read with a little bit of Christmas magic and just enough romance to make you smile, this is a great option.
Roberts has a wonderfully warm and cozy voice that pulls you in from the very first page. The characters feel real; I can see a piece of myself in each of the three main female characters. And while I recognize that the book is a bit silly, it's not as shallow as you might think. There is self-realization, familial love and loyalty (and also a bit of b ...more
Roberts has a wonderfully warm and cozy voice that pulls you in from the very first page. The characters feel real; I can see a piece of myself in each of the three main female characters. And while I recognize that the book is a bit silly, it's not as shallow as you might think. There is self-realization, familial love and loyalty (and also a bit of b ...more
Such A Cute Story. I’m A Sucker For Anything Festive & Magical So The Snowglobe Was A Fab Touch.
Great book.
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Since ‘The Snow Globe’ was my first Christmas read ever, I didn’t really know if this would be something for me. But I must say that I really enjoyed reading ‘The Snow Globe’. This book is really easy to read and I loved the overall Christmas spirit and the magic of the globe. It’s a very short book and the story goes in a very fast pace, but it still kept me interested. I really wanted to keep reading. Some parts in this book made me feel like it was a little rushed by the author but it didn’t
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Kiley pops into a shop and finds a beautiful and very old snow globe. There even is a story that goes along with it. When Kiley shakes the globe the settling snow reveals a different scene than when she saw it in the store. It reveals a toy store in a out of the way shopping area. Kiley and Allison go on the hunt for the store and when they find it Kiley goes off with the owner for a cup of coffee. Next time Kiley shakes the globe the scene has changed again. Kiley passes the globe on to Suzanne
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I read a bunch of favorable reviews of this one, so when given the opportunity to review this I jumped at the chance. I'm glad that I took the time to read this holiday story as I really enjoyed Kylie's story and the back story about the Snow Globe. What I didn't care for was including two underdeveloped stories in addition to Kylie's. They both felt rushed with lackluster conclusions. I feel that Sheila would've have been better off to just expand on Kylie's story while including her friends in
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Kiley finds a snow globe at an antiques shop during a girls getaway. The problem is, she's unemployed and can't justify the high price. But...the owner's been on the lookout for the person who needs it and marks it way down. Hr sister and finance are now together and it's hard, but what does she see in the globe? The scene has changed and her future is changing too.
I thought the story had a lot of promise, but kind of left me hanging with Kiley's story and then jumped to two of her friends. I th ...more
I thought the story had a lot of promise, but kind of left me hanging with Kiley's story and then jumped to two of her friends. I th ...more
This really is not a novel it is very short stories, to short for me to really get into any of them a lot. The story left a lot of parts out, skipping over them or just never talking about them at all. I was disappointed in this book and I felt like it was the same story I have read in other much better written Christmas story's that I love!
It was a quick read and was not horrible but I really wanted more and would not have paid the $10 if I knew they were just short stories.
I gave this one mor ...more
It was a quick read and was not horrible but I really wanted more and would not have paid the $10 if I knew they were just short stories.
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Review from last year:
It was a heart-warming, quick read perfect for a festive season.
Although I liked the plot of passing down the snow globe from one to another, I wish the author either focused on the story between Kylie and Craig or expanded on Alissa's story a bit more; it could have been better. Alissa's story was a bit too weak compared to others, and that's the only downside to me personally. Other than that, I love this little book.
Review from last year:
It was a heart-warming, quick read perfect for a festive season.
Although I liked the plot of passing down the snow globe from one to another, I wish the author either focused on the story between Kylie and Craig or expanded on Alissa's story a bit more; it could have been better. Alissa's story was a bit too weak compared to others, and that's the only downside to me personally. Other than that, I love this little book.
The Show Globe by Sheila Roberts was cute, but I much preferred The Nine Lives of Christmas by her. I had a little difficult relating to the main characters, but the story itself was pretty good. If you are looking for a little magic at Christmas then pick this one up. 3 stars
A magical story about an antique snow globe that allows the owner to see their present and future more clearly. As this snow globe is passed down the generations, it's magic is passed down too. Kiley is in need of magic this Christmas and maybe the globe will help her see things differently.
A sweet and easy read that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. It was enjoyable.
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I can't wait to finish this book. Kiley is having all kinds of troubles until she wonders into a store and buys an old snow globe that ends up having magical powers.
I loved this book and the amazing powers of the snow globe. It affected Kiley, Suzanne and Allison's lives. I could really use a snow globe like that...
I loved this book and the amazing powers of the snow globe. It affected Kiley, Suzanne and Allison's lives. I could really use a snow globe like that...
The books started out very well, but as it when on it broke apart more and more. it is written sort of like a 3 part story, with a few chapters dedicated to each character. but the transitions weren't very smooth, leaving you to wonder how did I get from there to here? it was a quick read, but I probably won't read it again.
This was a fun, light escapist read. It's a novella with three storylines, so none are very fleshed out. Although there were times when I wished each of them were more fully drawn, I appreciated being able to make progress during the work week without losing sleep, and that's why I chose to read it when I did. So no real complaints.
Cute story idea but for some reason it did not pull me in. Possibly because of it involving three different characters ( though connected with each other), their stories did not make for smooth reading.
Great book! Different!
Dec 07, 2016
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Sheila Roberts is happily married and lives in the Pacific Northwest. Her books are best-sellers, and have been made into movies for the Lifetime and Hallmark channels. When she’s not speaking to women’s groups or at conferences or hanging out with her hubby or girlfriends, she can be found writing about those things near and dear to women’s hearts: family, friends, and chocolate.
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