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Feb 05

The Friday Night Knitting Club (& a giveaway)!

By Stephanie book reviews, giveaway Add comments

The Friday Night Knitting ClubFirst, let me say that I think the title of this book does it an injustice. Sure, it would appeal to knitters (and there are plenty of us out there) but I’m afraid that some one who doesn’t consider themselves “crafty” might shy away from this book and they really shouldn’t. As it turns out, The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs is a well written book about so much more than a knitting club. This novel is mostly a book about relationships – marriages, friendships, first loves and broken hearts.  

The book centers around Georgia Walker, owner of Walker and Daughter, a New York City yarn shop. Georgia is a single mother to a pre-teenage daughter Dakota. Having had her heart broken by Dakota’s father James while still pregnant, Georgia was left to find her own way to make a living and support her family. In comes Anita, a spunky, confident, wealthy widow in her seventies who not only helps Georgia start her business, but also works at the yarn shop to keep herself busy after the death of her husband. One day Anita suggests to a regular customer that she could take a seat in the shop and do some knitting. Quickly joined by Dakota (who not only is an accomplished knitter at the young age of twelve, but also an entrepreneur like her mom) Darwin, K.C and Peri and the Friday Night Knitting Club is born.

Throw into the mix the fact that James has made an appearance back into his daughter’s life and Georgia’s long lost BFF from high school, who is now a snobby New York socialite, has suddenly showed up at the shop and Georgia’s life gets a bit more complicated. I loved the fact that Georgia wasn’t a one dimensional character. Jacobs brought a lot of depth to her main character that I think a lesser author would have missed.

I was secretly happy when my friend Tracy suggested this for our February book club read – I had just bought it at Target a few days before and was anxious to start reading it. I also contacted the author (you can visit her site here) and she not only agreed to call into our book club meeting, but also had her publisher send me another copy of her book for a giveaway.

So, if you would like to win a copy of The Friday Night Knitting Club, please leave a comment here by midnight EST time February 13th to be automatically entered into the drawing. For an even better chance to win, post about this contest on your own blog (linking back to this post) and your name will be entered twice! And because it’s Valentine’s Day coming up and I’m all for passing on the love, the winner will also receive a Starbucks gift card!

The winner will be announced on Thursday, February 14th. I will also be posting an interview with Kate Jacobs, where she answers questions about the book publishing industry, what books she has been reading and a little bit about her next book coming out this spring.

88 Comments

  • At 2008.02.05 11:18, Swapna Krishna said:

    I’d love to be entered to win!

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    • At 2008.02.05 11:47, Kierra said:

      thank you for hosting this giveaway!!

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      • At 2008.02.05 11:53, Susan said:

        I’ve been eyeing this book for awhile. I would love to win it! Thanks. I’ll post a link on my blog as soon as I get to it.

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        • At 2008.02.05 13:43, Jenna Z said:

          oooh, please put my name in the hat! And I will certainly post this to my own blog!

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          • At 2008.02.05 14:14, Tricia said:

            I would love a chance to win. Thank you for your review. I am one of those non-crafty types that have shied away from this one. It’s on my TBR list now!

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            • At 2008.02.05 14:29, lisamm said:

              I’m also a non-crafty type that may not have ever picked this up! I’d love to win it, and I’ll post about it later today. Thanks!

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              • At 2008.02.05 14:47, Julie P. said:

                Hi! I entered the contest and I also posted it on my blog. Thanks for this opportunity!

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                • At 2008.02.05 16:27, Alisia said:

                  This sounds like an enjoyable book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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                  • At 2008.02.05 16:56, Ladytink_534 said:

                    Oh this kind of reminds me of Lee Childs Scrapbook mysteries. Sounds great!

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                    • At 2008.02.05 17:00, trek said:

                      Love to see a young girl as an entrepenuer!

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                      • At 2008.02.05 17:43, Shannon @ some fine taters said:

                        Count me in!

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                        • At 2008.02.05 17:54, Trish said:

                          I’ve seen this one around–especially people reading it in the airport the past couple of weeks. I love that you contacted the author! I don’t think I would ever have the guts for that. :) Count me in for the drawing.

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                          • At 2008.02.05 20:11, Karlie said:

                            I saw this book on Target’s reading list and have been wanting to read it ever since!

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                            • At 2008.02.05 20:44, teenbookreview said:

                              I’d like to enter!

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                              • At 2008.02.05 20:49, Eva said:

                                I’d love to be in the drawing, and I blogged about it here.

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                                • At 2008.02.06 00:06, trish said:

                                  Enter me in this drawing and I’ll be posting about it tomorrow.

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                                  • At 2008.02.06 11:52, Sarah G said:

                                    Please enter me in the drawing – thanks!

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                                    • At 2008.02.06 12:01, Heather said:

                                      I’d love to win – please enter me! Thanks :)

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                                      • At 2008.02.06 13:16, Suey said:

                                        I keep hearing about this book lately, so, of course I’d like to be added to the drawing! Thanks so much!

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                                        • At 2008.02.06 15:51, Katie J said:

                                          Reading about knitting? Could I knit while I read? Sign me up! Hopefully I can get my act together to be entered twice!

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                                          • At 2008.02.06 16:55, Julie said:

                                            I’ve heard about this book for a while. I believe they are making a movie with Julia Roberts.

                                            Sign me up for the giveaway. If I get the time I’ll post a link at our site too.

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                                            • At 2008.02.06 17:18, Maw Books said:

                                              Oh my, another book to add to my never ending reading list. I’ve just discovered your blog and am enjoying it!

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                                              • At 2008.02.06 23:29, Claudia Volkman said:

                                                Count me in too!!!

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                                                • At 2008.02.07 10:07, Kim L said:

                                                  I’m in, and I blogged about it to promote it for you. I just ran across your blog, have been enjoying it!

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                                                  • At 2008.02.07 10:18, Melody said:

                                                    This sounds like a great read! Please count me in too! :)

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                                                    • At 2008.02.07 14:52, Nicole said:

                                                      Who can resist a good book, especially one that’s being given away? Can’t wait to see who wins!

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                                                      • At 2008.02.07 15:12, StarSpry said:

                                                        I have been wanting to read this book for a while; thanks for holding this contest!

                                                        How cool that you were able to contact Kate Jacobs! I’m looking forward to her interview :)

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                                                        • At 2008.02.07 16:17, Moriah said:

                                                          I have been waiting to get my hands on this book but the hold list at the local library is about a mile long…thanks for having the contest!

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                                                          • At 2008.02.07 18:21, Andi said:

                                                            Great review! I’m probably one of those people that might pass the book up because I don’t consider myself crafty, but you’ve made it sound wonderful!

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                                                            • At 2008.02.07 18:30, robin said:

                                                              It sounds like a wonderful book – I admit even I was hesitant to try this one, as I thought it might not be to my liking, but it sounds good! Count me in for the drawing, please :)

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                                                              • At 2008.02.07 20:20, Bookie/Sheri said:

                                                                Yay. I’m in.

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                                                                • At 2008.02.07 20:22, darcie said:

                                                                  This book sounds great! Plus I need a J author for the A-Z challenge! Please enter me in the drawing! I will also post on my blog! :)

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                                                                  • At 2008.02.07 21:31, Free Copy of The Friday Night Knitting Club « Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? said:

                                                                    [...] away a book, she’s just one of those people that is just idolizable…idolable?) is giving away a copy of The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs. Just go to her blog and [...]

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                                                                    • At 2008.02.07 23:08, Natasha said:

                                                                      Hi! I would like to enter. I post about this contest on my blog. Thanks!

                                                                      http://1330v.blogspot.com/2008/02/written-word-book-giveaway.html

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                                                                      • At 2008.02.08 10:05, chanknits said:

                                                                        Sounds great! Count me in…

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                                                                        • At 2008.02.08 10:11, TGIF and Another Contest « Chan Knits said:

                                                                          [...] and Another Contest Stop by and check out another contest, for a knitting fiction [...]

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                                                                          • At 2008.02.08 11:49, Nichole said:

                                                                            Sounds great… a book AND coffee.. count me in!

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                                                                            • At 2008.02.08 16:26, grace said:

                                                                              neat i am in

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                                                                              • At 2008.02.08 19:49, Alana said:

                                                                                I’d seen the book and thought it looked fun. I’m in!! I’ll get a link up later, too!

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                                                                                • At 2008.02.08 23:26, Nancy said:

                                                                                  I’ve had my name on the list from our library, it is a popular title. I’m looking forward to the movie, but I’m more looking forward to reading the book. thank you for offering the book. (Chan sent me over)

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                                                                                  • At 2008.02.09 00:41, aBookworm said:

                                                                                    Sounds like a terrific read – count me in as well!

                                                                                    I’m going to include it in my contest round up blog post at my book review/contest blog – A Book Blogger’s Diary

                                                                                    Thanks!

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                                                                                    • At 2008.02.09 00:45, Mary said:

                                                                                      I love a good read, count me in!

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                                                                                      • At 2008.02.09 01:37, Cindi Hoppes said:

                                                                                        Hi, What a fabulous giveaway contest. I would love to read the book your are giving away. I would give the Starbucks card to my son in college! It is very cold when he goes from class to class. He has a Starbucks in the Union Building. He could stop and get a hot drink. Thanks very much…..Cindi :)

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                                                                                        • At 2008.02.09 17:58, Maw Books said:

                                                                                          I added this one to my TBR. Thanks!

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                                                                                          • At 2008.02.09 20:26, Alana said:

                                                                                            I just got my link up! It’s at http://stringsandpurls.blogspot.com

                                                                                            Thanks~~

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                                                                                            • At 2008.02.09 22:25, Cindy said:

                                                                                              Count me in!

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                                                                                              • At 2008.02.10 00:17, Bubblesknits said:

                                                                                                Sounds great! Count me in! :-)

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                                                                                                • At 2008.02.10 00:39, mari said:

                                                                                                  What a great contest. Count me in.

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                                                                                                  • At 2008.02.10 02:04, Toryssa said:

                                                                                                    Oh, me too!

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                                                                                                    • At 2008.02.10 02:19, Mellowbeing said:

                                                                                                      Heya, I’d love to receive a copy. I’ve read the intro chapter of it at the local bookstore and would love to have it in my hands! Thanks for the great contest.

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                                                                                                      • At 2008.02.10 08:40, Monnibo said:

                                                                                                        Sounds like a good book, count me in!

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                                                                                                        • At 2008.02.10 09:16, Planet Books said:

                                                                                                          Hey Stephanie!! Please count me in for your book give away. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
                                                                                                          XOXO-K

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                                                                                                          • At 2008.02.10 11:42, Dorothy said:

                                                                                                            Enter me please! I heard about the contest from Alana (stringsandpurls.blogspot.com)

                                                                                                            thanks!

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                                                                                                            • At 2008.02.10 13:51, ravenousreader said:

                                                                                                              I loved this book – and I’ve never knitted a stitch in my life. It’s a wonderful story about women, relationships, friendships, and having a passion for something.

                                                                                                              Great review! How exciting to have the author speak to your book club.

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                                                                                                              • At 2008.02.10 15:35, Li_B said:

                                                                                                                Oh, I`ve wanted to read this book. Thanks for hosting the contest. A nice Valentine for knitters,
                                                                                                                Li

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                                                                                                                • At 2008.02.10 16:56, My girl « The Written Word said:

                                                                                                                  [...] to enter my drawing for a free copy of The Friday Night Knitting Club and a Starbucks gift card! Click here to find out [...]

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                                                                                                                  • At 2008.02.10 17:50, Elaine Rosser said:

                                                                                                                    Love this !

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                                                                                                                    • At 2008.02.10 18:54, Donna said:

                                                                                                                      I’d love to win!

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                                                                                                                      • At 2008.02.10 20:38, Rosanne said:

                                                                                                                        I keep seeing this book mentioned on various blogs. It must be good.

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                                                                                                                        • At 2008.02.10 20:54, Hannah said:

                                                                                                                          I think I was meant to have this book because I almost just bought it on a knitting website! What a coincidence! Thank you for the chance to win!

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                                                                                                                          • At 2008.02.10 22:16, booklogged said:

                                                                                                                            Please include my name in the drawing. Sounds like a good book. Thanks. Happy Valentine Day.

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                                                                                                                            • At 2008.02.10 22:44, softdrink said:

                                                                                                                              Me too, please. Thanks for the contest!

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                                                                                                                              • At 2008.02.10 23:56, Les in NE said:

                                                                                                                                Wow! 55 comments. Do I stand a chance??? :) Aw, throw my name in the hat. What the heck. :)

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                                                                                                                                • At 2008.02.11 00:02, Kala said:

                                                                                                                                  Thanks for the contest, very generous!

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                                                                                                                                  • At 2008.02.11 03:01, Knitknacker said:

                                                                                                                                    I’d love to read this book, but I’ve bought so many books recently that I was trying to resist the temptation.

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                                                                                                                                    • At 2008.02.11 03:11, Book Giveaway « Knitknacker said:

                                                                                                                                      [...] Stephanie over at The Written Word is hosting a giveaway. Leave a comment on her blog and you will be entered into a contest to win a [...]

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                                                                                                                                      • At 2008.02.11 08:10, Melanie said:

                                                                                                                                        I love your website and I love books. There is not enough time to get them all read. Love to win another one for my bookshelf. Thanks.

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                                                                                                                                        • At 2008.02.11 21:54, Tricia said:

                                                                                                                                          I don’t know if it’s too late, but I did add a link to my blog: http://libraryqueue.blogspot.com/2008/02/still-reading.html

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                                                                                                                                          • At 2008.02.11 23:38, LisaRD said:

                                                                                                                                            This looks like a very fun read. Thanks for doing such a fun drawing!

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                                                                                                                                            • At 2008.02.12 09:03, bkclubcare said:

                                                                                                                                              Please enter me! (and I posted on it today – I thought I would find the linkback here…) Thanks you! – Care at bkclubcare.wordpress.com

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                                                                                                                                              • At 2008.02.12 16:33, Julia said:

                                                                                                                                                This book has caught my eye at the store several times. I would really love to read it! Please ‘pick’ me as the winner! :)

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                                                                                                                                                • At 2008.02.12 22:54, beastmomma said:

                                                                                                                                                  I found you through bkclubcare and I would like to be entered. Thank you for hosting.

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                                                                                                                                                  • At 2008.02.12 23:21, anne said:

                                                                                                                                                    Please enter me. I know that this is a wondeful novel and thanks for this giveaway.

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                                                                                                                                                    • At 2008.02.13 01:34, acupofjoy said:

                                                                                                                                                      I’d love to win this book! I love to knit and read and review books! Great! Fabulous! Throw my name it with the rest, please!

                                                                                                                                                      dbstout(at)juno(dot)com

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                                                                                                                                                      • At 2008.02.13 02:45, bethany canfield said:

                                                                                                                                                        this book is one I have been interested in, I’d love to read it!!!

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                                                                                                                                                        • At 2008.02.13 08:24, Paula Gordon said:

                                                                                                                                                          I would love to enjoy this book.

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                                                                                                                                                          • At 2008.02.13 08:39, Eabs said:

                                                                                                                                                            This sounds an awful lot like the Debbie Macomber books about a yarn shop owner and her knitting class. Are there enough differences to make it enjoyable? Willing to read it and find out.

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                                                                                                                                                            • At 2008.02.13 15:30, Laura said:

                                                                                                                                                              I would love to read this book. Sounds a bit like the Jennifer Chiavarini books for quilters, but for knitters. I also loved the Debbie MacComber books about a yarn shop owner. It sounds as though it might be a little bit more indelth than the ones I mentioned. I would LOVE to find out!

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                                                                                                                                                              • At 2008.02.13 20:30, Melanie said:

                                                                                                                                                                Holy cow, there are a lot of people interested in knitting and women’s gatherings! Enter me into this enormously long list, please. I just watched “The Jane Austen Book Club” and am in the mood for some more stories about groups of women and their relationships!

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                                                                                                                                                                • At 2008.02.26 18:14, Much Better! « A Striped Armchair said:

                                                                                                                                                                  [...] theme to match the book-so awesome. :)   I don’t often read ‘chick lit,’ but Stephanie’s review sounded great and this came in at the perfect time-I need something light after The Translator.  [...]

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                                                                                                                                                                  • At 2008.04.21 13:30, Comfort Food (and a giveaway)! « The Written Word said:

                                                                                                                                                                    [...] is the new book from Jacobs. I read her debut book, The Friday Night Knitting Club (you can read my review here) for my book club and we were even able to chat with Jacobs during our meeting. She was a most [...]

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                                                                                                                                                                    • At 2008.06.14 20:20, Weekly Geeks #8 - Scavenger Hunt « That’s the Book! said:

                                                                                                                                                                      [...] because I feel bad that I can’t figure out how to comment at her blog.) 39. hedgehog 40. pregnant http://thewrittenword.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/the-friday-night-knitting-club-a-giveaway/ Having had her heart broken by Dakota’s father James while still pregnant, Georgia was left to [...]

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                                                                                                                                                                      • At 2008.11.10 12:35, Knit Two coming soon & a giveaway! « Stephanie’s Written Word said:

                                                                                                                                                                        [...] the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling book The Friday Night Knitting Club (you can see my review here) will be out in hardcover. I’ve got a really great giveaway to celebrate this new book (see [...]

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                                                                                                                                                                        • At 2008.11.22 17:25, Susan said:

                                                                                                                                                                          I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Friday Night Knitting Club, and also reviewed it on my blog about books, Suko’s Notebook! Recently I posted an interview with Kate Jacobs, who so graciously gave of her time on the eve of her new book’s publication.

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                                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.01.17 14:07, charlene said:

                                                                                                                                                                            I would love to be entered in the contest! I am a single mom myself and crochet daily. Lately, I have been selling some projects on the side to try to make ends meet. I never get prizes for myself; it all goes to my son. This would be a nice prize for me.

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                                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.01.20 08:00, Nancy said:

                                                                                                                                                                              Our book club is discussing this book tonight. Please enter me in the contest, and thank you!

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                                                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.02.11 12:35, Kathie said:

                                                                                                                                                                                I have been looking forward to reading this book. The library has quite a wait list. I would love to be entered in the drawing! Thanks.

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                                                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.02.12 03:34, Ann said:

                                                                                                                                                                                  Am I the only one who thought this book was awful? It was poorly written, full of unbelievable characters, one dimensional, wooden dialogue. In fact it’s all dialogue. Throw in a mix of ethnic groups, races, religions, ages & finish with a death by cancer – & she’s covered it all. It feels like it was written by a formula. Can’t believe this author was an editor. More suited to pre-teens than adults. Do not put me in for the drawing.

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