Didn't anyone tell you that divas don't knit? Knit-one... Jo Mackenzie needs a new start and jumps at the chance to take over her grandmother's wool shop in a small seaside town. Purl-one... But it's not going to be easy with two young sons to cope with, an A-list actress moving into the local mansion and a knitting group addicted to cake. Stitch and Bitch! Gil McNeil's funny and uplifting novel turns prejudices and assumptions upside down, telling it how it really is in the world of knit-one, purl-one.
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'Family life, celebrity and knitting all in one funny and touching' Publishing News 'A great "yarn" knitting has never been so exciting' My Weekly 'A believable, warm and funny novel with a touch of romance' Knitting Magazine 'Warm and wonderful' Cosmopolitan --various
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Gil McNeil is the author of the bestselling novels The Only Boy for Me, Stand by Your Man and In the Wee Small Hours. The Only Boy for Me has been made into a major ITV prime-time drama starring Helen Baxendale. Gil McNeil has edited four collections of stories with Sarah Brown, and helps run the charity PiggyBankKids which supports projects that create opportunities for children. She lives in Kent with her son and comes from a long line of champion knitters.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By C. Andreetti
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. It has definitely inspired me to start knitting again and it is an excellent story in it's own right. I am already looking forward to the sequel.
It follows the young widowed mother Jo in her adventures of moving to a seaside town, revamping her grandmother's wool shop, dealing with her difficult mother, boisterous children and mixing with the fringes of the glitterati as well as tentatively ressurecting her love life. I would recommend it.
It follows the young widowed mother Jo in her adventures of moving to a seaside town, revamping her grandmother's wool shop, dealing with her difficult mother, boisterous children and mixing with the fringes of the glitterati as well as tentatively ressurecting her love life. I would recommend it.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By A. Hershaw
Format:Paperback
I very much enjoyed this book. Similar to the likes of the late Melissa Nathan in comedic value. The relationship between Jo and her boys is refreshing and provides 'laugh out loud' moments. I was a little dubious at the arrival of the A-List celebrity in such a small location, however, it did provide evidence of the loyalty Jo has for people she is fond of. This left me feeling rather sad of the circumstances of Jo and her husbands relationship.
I really loved the other characters. An amazing Gran (as they all are!), a set in her ways mohair enthusiast, a fiesty Italian and an avid strip poker news caster!
I have read many reviews that I didn't agree with, so I hope if you like Sharon Owens, Melissa Nathan or the antics of energetic small children in a seaside town you will enjoy this book.
I really loved the other characters. An amazing Gran (as they all are!), a set in her ways mohair enthusiast, a fiesty Italian and an avid strip poker news caster!
I have read many reviews that I didn't agree with, so I hope if you like Sharon Owens, Melissa Nathan or the antics of energetic small children in a seaside town you will enjoy this book.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this novel. There were some laugh-out-loud moments and, as a knitter and mother living in a seaside town myself, much to relate to.
Great to take on holiday, especially if you are off to a small British holiday resort. If you like Katie Fforde etc then you will probably appreciate this.
Great to take on holiday, especially if you are off to a small British holiday resort. If you like Katie Fforde etc then you will probably appreciate this.
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I was three quarters of the way through this book when the charger on my tablet packed in and, what with a dispute over whether it was the manufacturer or the retailer who should... Read more
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Brilliant book very funny had me laughing out loud throughout. Good Story nothing too serious. Would recommend to anyone who is after something good but simple and enjoyable that... Read more
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This book was great. A really cheerful, happy read. There were some funny bits and she is particularly good on awful mothers (of adult children) and obsessive mothers of 'perfect'... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. S. Partridge
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This is a truly entertaining read - quite unputdownable!
It is the story of a young widow with 2 children who moves to a seaside village wool shop. Read more
It is the story of a young widow with 2 children who moves to a seaside village wool shop. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2010 by Creeda Fitzgibbon
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Worth persevering with- fairly decent `knit-lit'
Newly widowed but nearly divorced TV producer Jo and her two young sons are in need of a fresh start, and where better than the small seaside town of Broadgate? Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2010 by Nicola F (Nic)
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Divas Dont Knit
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I am a knitter but i dont think that is required in order to like this book. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2010 by Gemma
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Light, easy, fun read
This is a nice read about Jo McKenzie, recently widowed and moved to the Kent coast with her two small boys to run a wool shop. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Nicola
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Divas do knit!
I loved this book so much I said up all night reading. Had to giggle softly though so not to wake my husband!
A great fun read, can not wait for the follow on.
A great fun read, can not wait for the follow on.
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Amber
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Laugh Out Loud Funny.. Glamour/Comedy/Love/Everyday Life
I really enjoyed this book and related to the kids behaviour and the schools snobbery! It was very well written, and I liked the way its descriptive way of making you feel like... Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by J. Thomas
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Diva's dont knit by Gil McNeil
I really enjoyed this book, not having read anything by this author before, I was pleasantly surprised. I found it very funny in places and many times laughed out loud! Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2009 by Mrs. F. C. Boulton
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