During the Winter break I spent a bit of time curled up on the sofa reading. One of the novels I read was Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs. Those of you who read Friday Night Knitting Club and enjoyed it, will enjoy this one as the characters are the same. This story focuses on Dakota Walker: the choices she makes and the things she learns about her deceased mother.
“”I don’t think I ever knew that stuff.” Dakota said thoughtfully. “It’s weird to realise how well I knew my mom, and yet she had all these other parts to her. Hiding bills like a crazy person.”
“No, it’s all right,” replied Anita. “Necessary, even. You’re not a little girl anymore. You said so over and over, of course. But it seems to me that you’re ready to learn the different sides of Georgia Walker. Beyond the mom and business owner.”” (p. 61, The Berkley Publishing Group, 2009)
I enjoyed reading this novel centred around the holiday season and the growth of a young woman.
What books did you read during the holiday season?
(This post was inspired by Miz. B’s Teaser Tuesdays)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
I don’t know why I never read these books — I love to knit.
I’m playing today (w/ a giveaway) here.
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Not only does the story include knitting, but it also reflects the little things that many of us experience in our lives.
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I was excited to see she wrote a part 2 to the knitting club book. Yippee. I will have to put this on my list. I just finished, “The Glass Castle”…it was beyond good. About a dysfunctional family and how they survive on SO little…let me know what you think if you read it.
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I have put “The Glass Castle” on my list Laurie – though I do not know when I will get to it. 🙂
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Sounds interesting. I’ll have to put the first book on my wishlist too. This week my teasers are from Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill and Grave Dance by Kalayna Price. Happy reading!
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These look interesting – especially “Grave Dance”.
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So hard to grow up, sounds like an interesting read!
http://cupandchaucer.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/teaser-tuesday-january-07/
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True. When we are young adults that is when we begin to see our parents as human beings like all others.
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Looks like a lovely book and I can see you enjoyed reading it Colline. I just watched movies. 😀
Thanks for sharing and have a great week. *hugs*
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Watching movies are the best! I think I should do some reviews of some that I have watched recently – some have been very good.
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Great idea Colline! 😀
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I enjoyed the Friday Night Knitting Club very much. It was a very real book and almost inspired me to start knitting except for ten thumbs where it cones to knitting.
I currently am reading The Yellow Finch, still early in t he book, but it looks good.
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If you enjoyed the Friday Night Knotting Club, you will enjoy this story. Many of the characters are the same – except older.
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I will get it. The book that I am reading is The Goldfinch, not yellow. Don’t know where the yellow came from…
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Maybe you will learn the reason by the end of the story 🙂
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Nice teaser…thank you.
I didn’t get much reading done but managed two books…I think. 🙂
Have a great evening. I don’t think I have visited your blog before. VERY NICE BLOG.
I don’t have a teaser this week, but stop by my blog if you like for a giveaway of Jubilee’s Journey.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
Giveaway of Jubilee’s Journey
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Your review of this heartbreaking story is the perfect teaser 🙂
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Some lovely excerpts there. Sounds like someone is coming to terms with the fact that her mother has many layers to her! Here is my Tuesday Teaser. http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/teaser-tuesday-january-7/
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That is exactly what the novel unravels. It is a lovely story and so true to life. Certainly different from the book you introduce us to 🙂
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Yes hopefully no one really goes through that one! I’m off to read some historical fiction so I can sleep tonight 😉
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🙂
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Jane Eyre (for the second time) 😀 I hope you rest well during the holidays Colline.
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That novel deserves a second read – and third, and fourth! 🙂
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