A Single Thread

The Cobbled Court Series, Book 1

By: Marie Bostwick

Narrated by: Pam Ward, Lorna Raver

Length: 12 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Marie Bostwick weaves the unforgettable story of four very different women whose paths cross, changing their lives forever.

It’s a long way from Fort Worth, Texas, to New Bern, Connecticut, yet it only takes a day in the charming Yankee town to make Evelyn Dixon realize she’s found her new home. The abrupt end of her marriage was Evelyn’s wake-up call to get busy chasing her dream of opening a quilt shop. Finding a storefront is easy enough; starting a new life isn’t.

Little does Evelyn imagine it will bring a trio like Abigail Burgess, her niece Liza, and Margot Matthews through her door. Troubled and angry after her mother’s death, Liza threatens to embarrass her aunt Abigail all over town unless she joins her for quilting classes. A victim of downsizing at the peak of her career, Margot hopes an event hosted by the quilt shop could be a great chance to network—and keep from dying of boredom.

As they stitch their unique creations, Evelyn, Abigail, Liza, and Margot form a sisterhood they never sought—but one that they’ll be grateful for when the unexpected provides a poignant reminder of the single thread that binds us all.

©2008 Marie Bostwick Skinner (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"[A] buoyant novel about the value of friendship among women…a tantalizing book club contender.” ( Publishers Weekly)

“[A] pleasant story of friendship, with a message of starting over despite the odds…this comforting book is highly recommended.” ( Library Journal)

Quilters

As a fellow quilter this story hit home on so many levels. Quilting is therapeutic, healing, and calming. Such a great story and an invitation to all those non quilters to give it a try and see how your life changes for the better.

Inspiring read.

If you could sum up A Single Thread in three words, what would they be?

You can change

What other book might you compare A Single Thread to and why?

Friday Night Knitting Club, similar story line.

What about Pam Ward and Lorna Raver ’s performance did you like?

Good voices for characters

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, laughed.

Any additional comments?

no other

Great Book

The book was really a good read and showed the authors knowledge on grief. A little rushed at the end.

ENTERTAINING AND A CARING STORY

I ENJOYED THE FRIENDSHIPS AND THOUGHT THE HEALTH SITUATION WELL WRITTEN AND WITH FEELING
ALSO THE CHARACTERS ARE WELL DEFINED
A GREAT LISTEN

A single thread.

The people in the book where real and fun to hearadout. I always like to learn some history area, I have never been in that, so I enjoyed that part.

Warm and encouraging

I really appreciate how real life is portrayed. How optimism is encouraged. No surprises to the heartwarming ending!

Love this story

I listened to this years ago but when I seen additional books had been added, I had to listen again. I love this storyline.

Narrators were great

I really enjoyed listening & getting to know the personalities. Good story, but I didn't realize how sad it was to be as that wasn't part of the description. But happy too...

Rooting for the characters in this book

Good character development. Story is read by the two main characters, switching over every other chapter. You will find yourself rooting for these women and girls. Quilting is one of the main themes in this story, so if you are a quilter you may identify with this story even more.

Not so much about quilting as about breast cancer

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

While I made myself listen to the entire book, I would have rather listened to something else.

What was most disappointing about Marie Bostwick’s story?

The character development was excellent but this is not a book about quilt stores or quilting as much as about breast cancer with just a touch of anti-abortion thrown in. .I was terribly disappointed and won't be reading any of the other books.