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The Friday Night Knitting Club (Paperback)

by Kate Jacobs (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; 1st Hodder Edition edition (20 Sep 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340922192
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340922194
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Beautifully written with a fantastic cast of women ... worth taking a duvet day for ... you won't want to put this down' -- Heat 'Have a tissue box ready for this emotional rollercoaster of a book' -- She 'The fluffy escapism of this right-on read is bound to hook you in' -- Eve 'The mother of them all: The Friday Night Knitting Club" celebrates the power of women's independence' -- New Statesman 20070205 'A colourful yarn.' -- Woman and Home 20070205 'It's unexpected conclusion is powerful and, perhaps unwittingly, acts as a reminder that life is just too short to waste on knitting.' -- Chloe Rhodes, Daily Telegraph 20070205 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'This is a very funny and moving book about life and friendships, and although it might not change your life it will possibly change the way you think about knitting.' (First )

'Beautifully written with a fantastic cast of women . . . worth taking a duvet day for . . . you won't want to put this down' (Heat )

'Have a tissue box ready for this emotional rollercoaster of a book' (She )

'The fluffy escapism of this right-on read is bound to hook you in' (Eve )

'The mother of them all. The Friday Night Knitting Club celebrates the power of women's independence' (New Statesman )

'A colourful yarn.' (Woman and Home )

‘Thoroughly entertaining . . . with an unexpected twist’ (Prima )

'Funny, sad and effortlessly hip.' (thelondonpaper )

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars COZY, WARM, AND FRIENDLY, 20 Jul 2007
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Friday Night Knitting Club (MP3 CD)


A bit reminiscent of Ann Hood's The Knitting Circle we are again introduced to a group of women who meet to knit and find that they've stitched strong bonds of friendship. What raises Jacobs's debut novel above the average women-support-women tale is the author's finely crafted prose and a sterling reading by Carrington MacDuffie.

A recording artist and spoken word performer, MacDffie vitalizes a disparate cast of characters from Georgia Walker, a single mom and owner of a yarn ship to daughter, Dakota, to Darwin Chiu, a militant feminist, to shop staffer Peri, to Anita, Georgia's stalwart friend and helper, and more. Her narration ably reflects the different ages, backgrounds, and personalities involved.

The Friday Night Knitting Club is a cozy, warm read peopled with characters we'd like to know. It's easy to lose oneself in the story and feel very much a part of the group, as we hear: "Without ever putting up one sign or announcing the creation of a knitting club, these women began regularly appearing in the evenings and, well, loitering. Chatting with each other, talking to Anita, gathering about the large round table in the center of the room, picking up where they had left things the week before. And then, one Friday last fall, it became official. Well, sort of.

Lucie, a striking woman with short, sandy-colored hair, who favored tortoiseshell glasses over her big, blue eyes and colorful, funky outfits, was an occasional shopper at Walker and Daughter. She came in every few months and was always working on the same piece, a thick cable knit sweater--a man's garment. There were a lot of these types who came in to the store, folks whose knitting ambitions were out of line with either their ability or with whatever mysterious comings and goings kept them from sitting down and getting the job done. "

And so it began. All seems to go smoothly until the reappearance of Dakota's dad who wants to move back into Georgia's life, and unexpected events in the other women's lives.

Jacobs is a deft storyteller and along with the laughter and tears she has surprises in store. The Friday Night Knitting club is an affectionate, engaging story of female friendship and will soon be found on the big screen starring Julia Roberts.

Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Friday Night Knitting Club - Kate Jacobs, 13 Oct 2007
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It's like a big mug of hot chocolate - with cream !! This book has everything - friendships, hobbies, children, family. Warm and witty with an unexpected ending. If you like knitting, you'll LOVE this !! AB FAB !

Wendy, Washington, Tyne & Wear.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous, 24 Sep 2007
By SJSmith (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Friday Night Knitting Club (Hardcover)
I needed my tissues! I'm not normally a one for having a blub at 'chick-lit' but I was right there with the kitchen roll lol. This book is simply fabulous, it's heart-warming and endearing. Full of wonderful characters (even if they do have dodgy names!) this was a fabulous find.

I really couldn't put this book down. I started it thinking it would be a trashy frothy read but I quickly became involved in the lives of Georgia (a single mother) and her 12 year old daughter Dakota. The knitting rapidly becomes second best to the wonderful friendships that have developed.

A great story with some tugs at the heart strings. A little predictable in places but a cosy lovely read. Enjoy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
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4.0 out of 5 stars Get your tissues at the ready........
This is a great read for lovers of chick lit and knitting - like me! I must admit I did find the book a little slow to get going but I persisted with it and really warmed to the... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Most badly written book I've ever read
The review title really says it all. This has to be one of the few exceptions to the rule, the flim can only improve on the book. Read more
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