About the Book:
Cuddle up with this cozy story of giving and forgiving--with a little bit of romance.Christmas should be celebrated with family, but for Vera Swanson, that's not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is lonely in her condo-for-one--until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door needing help.
With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona enlists Vera's aid, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she has a special request--a Christmas quilt for Mama.
Vera will have to get a ragtag group of women together to fulfill the request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly, retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the Albright family will be merry, after all. And she may even find herself a new family of friends along the way.
Read an excerpt from A Quilt for Christmas on the publisher's website.
My Thoughts:A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson showcases the
joy of giving and offers a beautiful story of intergenerational friendship. Set
against the backdrop of the Christmas season, the narrative is peppered with
feel-good Christmas activities that charmed me. I sometimes avoid novellas
because the shorter length can hinder story and character development. However,
because this story focuses on a condensed time period, the story expands within
the pages and feels very well-rounded.
My favorite aspect of A Quilt for Christmas was the intergenerational
relationships between the women. From Fiona (age 4) to Tasha (mid-30s) to Vera
(late 60s), the story demonstrates how all can benefit from having friends of different
generations. I loved that it was Fiona who drew all these women together and instigated
one character’s change of heart. The story reminded me of the older women in my
life whose company I treasure.
I read A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson with
my local book club, and it was a perfect Christmas selection for our gathering
of ladies. Four stars.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of
this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
