The Friday Night Knitting Club
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
400
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs follows Georgia Walker, who runs a yarn store in Manhattan and starts a knitting club as a support group, alongside her daughter Dakota. The story unfolds through the lives of Georgia, Dakota, and other club members—each facing personal and professional challenges—while exploring themes of friendship, identity, and life changes. Diseases and illness appear in the book.
Heartwarming
Emotional
Nostalgic
Inspirational
Contemplative
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Kate Jacobs' The Friday Night Knitting Club offers a heartwarming portrayal of women's friendships centered around a knitting store. Positive reviews praise its engaging, relatable characters and emotional depth. However, some critics find its plot predictable and slow-paced at times. Overall, it's a comforting read for fans of women's fiction.
Fans of The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs will enjoy heartfelt tales of friendship and personal growth. Similar to The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler and Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik, readers who appreciate character-driven stories with emotional depth and strong bonds among women will find this book captivating.
79,994 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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