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Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4)
Back on Blossom Street - Blossom Street, Bk 4
Author: Debbie Macomber
ISBN-13: 9780778325352
ISBN-10: 0778325350
Publication Date: 4/1/2008
Pages: 448
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 518 ratings
Publisher: Mira Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 71 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I'm so happy that the story line is back on Blossom Street. I really didn't care for Susannah's Garden, but this book finds her opening a flower shop right next door to Lydia's Yarn store. Alix returns and so do many other characters from the previous books. Really enjoyed it and look forward to the series continuing, as long as it continues on Blossom Street.
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Helpful Score: 7
I am such a huge fan of this author. This story touches so many pieces of so many peoples lives it's impossible not to find someone or some situation to relate to. Great read, I couldn't put it down.
Val avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 72 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
It is such a good story, I didnt come up for air until I had finished it, Debbie Macomber has done it again.
marcym avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 159 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I really enjoyed this book. The characters came to life, and the story line kept me interested. I didn't feel that the stories were already completed in previous books, like I sometimes feel with movie sequels. As long as she keeps writing about life on Blossom Street, I'll keep reading about it.
bdiddy621 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Why oh why do I read these books?!?! Completely cheesy and predicable but I love them :)
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 113 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This book was a good follow up to Susannah's Garden. It was easy to read and easy to follow. Some of it is predictable, but it was still an enjoyable book and would recommend.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on
Helpful Score: 4
This is the 3rd book of a series. Details of those stories are brought up in this, so you don't need to read them to understand this story. (Although doing it out of order may ruin the first story - since you know how things end up)

I liked the first one much better than this - this seemed to repeat WAY too much about the relationship of people and history. Also, on the audio - when chapter change to a new narrator - the reader really didn't distinguish - so you had to listen to details (Ie "my sister", "my Baby", "my fiance") for a sentence or too - to figure out which characters "turn" it was.)

Overall, wasn't terrible, but I also didn't find myself too invested in the characters or storyline.
RockStarGirl avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 329 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Back on Blossom Street is a sweet and charming addition to the Blossom Street series. The book focuses equally on new and old characters, much like the previous books do. It centers around the members of Lydia's knitting class, who are making prayer shawls.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a wonderful read. Debbie Macomber develops the characters so well. I stayed up all night reading this one.
Susanaque avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 422 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I love this whole series. I just finished"Back on Blossom Street" and can hardly wait fof the next one.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love Blossom Street! Each character is so real, with flaws and delightful personalities. I'm always excited to see what the friends are up to and how they relate to each other in each story. This novel did not disappoint. If you've read any other Blossom Street tales, you'll really enjoy this one.
supernana1 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 66 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a very good book, I really enjoyed it.
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Helpful Score: 2
nice to hear of the people on Blossom st.

good read
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Helpful Score: 2
As always,Debbie Macomber delights the reader with a continuation of characters and a host of new characters,weaving a wonderful story of friendship and salvation due to good friends.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is awesome just like the previous ones in the series. Keeps you wondering what will happen with each character. I do have to say there was a lot of crying with this one though and happiness at the end. I want to read more of Debbie's books. This was the first series of hers I read.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 55 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another excellent book by Debbie Macomber - with the same characters as the other books on Blossom Street.
katzpawz avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 281 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
If there is a place in Heaven for writers who create characters so real that you feel as if you know them, then Debbie Macomber has her spot there already reserved. Obviously written from the heart of someone who really cares! The yarn shop seems to be "the place to be" for an assortment of people whose lives entwine and become better for knowing each other. As I get to know these characters better the writer makes me feel as if I'm not reading fiction, but a group of friendly autobiographies. READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it! And whoever does the cover art on these books is brilliant also!
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Helpful Score: 1
awesome book a must read for all Debbie Macomber readers
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Helpful Score: 1
Another delightful read from Macomber centering around the knit shop on Blossom Street. By now the characters are all good friends. The two story lines in this novel focus on Alix and the wedding that has taken on a life of its own, and a new character with an intriguing storyline. It's not deep or even particularly thought-provoking, it's more like having a cup of tea with a friend. Warm and comforting, and things always work out for the best in the end.
scoutmomskf avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 2609 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Blossom Street where you'll find everything you're looking for! From yarn and flowers to friendship?

There's a new shop on Seattle's Blossom Street a flower store called Susannah's Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who's obviously hiding a secret or two.

When Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz's new knitting class, they discover that Lydia and her sister, Margaret, have worries of their own. Margaret's daughter, Julia, is the victim of a random carjacking, and the entire family is thrown into emotional chaos.

Then there's Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She's not sure she can go through with it, though. A reception at the country club, with hundreds of guests she's never met it's just not Alix. But, like everyone else in Lydia's knitting class, she knows there's a solution to every problem? and that another woman can usually help you find it!.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Blossom Street..where you will find everything you're looking for! From yarn and flowers to friendship. Check it out!!
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Helpful Score: 1
For a person who doesnt usually like Macombers books, I actually enjoy this series. I cant explain it either, since Macomber usually has whiney weak woman as her characters -- this series seems to show women of strength. Those that take charge and move on in their lives instead of waiting for men to guide them.

Susannahs Garden, the florist located next to a Good Yarn is where Colette Blake has gone to get over the death of her husband and the affair that she had had with her boss.

Once again the women of the story, Colette, Susannah, and Alix have come together in Lydias knitting class to share their fears and hopes and traumas; much of which involves Colettes pregnancy and Alixs impending marriage to Jordan. Plus a trauma that hits Margarets family and rocks them to the core.

This series of books is a good break from reality. I recommend this series over her mushy and redundant Cedar Cove series.
craftypatti avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 146 more book reviews
3rd in the series. I jumped right into this one after #2 and couldn't put it down. I love how the author introduces new characters but still incorporates the 'original'. A must read!!
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Sweet story, easy read
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Blossom Street books are a great, light read. I'd recommend all of them!
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ienjoyed this one couldnt put it down once i got use to following 3 diffrent people was a very good read
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great series
mblisa avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 60 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book because of the interesting characters and nice storylines ( including the women making prayer shawls )..I dont want to give any spoilers..
Im a big fan of Debbie Macomber, and I was not disappointed in this book, I enjoyed the whole series!
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This book held my interest and the story line was great. You will enjoy it!
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I loved Back On Blossom Street. I have become a real fan of Debbie Macomber.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 17 more book reviews
Another great book from Ms. Macomber. Love reading her books. Fresh and capture your interest.
55mopar avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
I love reading these, great story lines and I like the way she breaks up the people in the story. The only thing is the times she goes back to the other books and kinda retells instead of just going on with the story. It doesn't happen a lot, but when it does, I say out loud "Ok, I get it, just move on!"
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 11 more book reviews
The books are a good read and it is nice to be able to follow characters from one book to the next. And if you've never knitted before, the patterns are easy enough to start.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
Rejoin your friends on Blossom Street and catch up on their lives since your last visit.
Debbie Macomber's character development makes me feel like I live on Blossom Street!
kortney avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 5 more book reviews
I really liked A Good Yarn so I was looking forward to reading Back on Bloosm Street. Unfortunatrly I thought the last thirty pages wrapped up too neatly and too quickly. I am normally described as overly optimistic but the ending(s) was too much even for me. Enjoyed getting there enough that I will probably give another one in the series a shot, but if it too disappoints will stop there.
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I have enjoyed this book, I liked the friendship that these women formed even though they were all very different and brought together through knitting.
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In the third book of this series, Lydia Goetz has started a new knitting class in which each member will make a prayer shawl. While the class is going on, each one is living through a difficult time in her life. Alix is engaged to be married but her best friend and her prospective mother-in-law are planning the wedding without any regard for the wishes of Alix and her fiance, Jordan. Colette is till mourning the death of her husband and is confused about her feelings for her former boss, who seems to be involved in illegal business transactions. Lydia and her sister Margaret are concerned about their mother's health and also about Margaret's daughter, Julia, who is the victim of a violent crime. The women knit together, share their problems, and form close friendships. The characters in this book are not quite as compelling as some of the previous ones, but it is still a good read.
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Some friends from the first book of this series are back. Now she has to deal with an old friend, soon to be new mother in law and trying to knit a prayer shawl
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A very good book, I have enjoyed the whole selection
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
Yes was a wonderful book, I read as many of Debbie's books as I can. I've read alot of the Blossom Street series and enjoyed all.
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Excellent book...read in 2 evenings!
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on
Yet another Blossom Street Great from Debbie Macomber. (You should read Susannah's Garden, in my opinion, prior to reading this book... although not a requirement.) This book chronicles several of the Regulars and introduces a new person. Quick read, very interesting.
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Typical good Debbie Macomber!
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want to read them all!
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 151 more book reviews
love this author
patticake1951 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 163 more book reviews
I love Debbie Macomber! I have read the Cedar Cove series and was sad to see it end. Now I am working on her Blossom St series and am getting caught up in it. I love the way she fleshes out her characters and keeps developing them in each addition while adding new character in the mix. I am so glad that I have discovered this author. She has become my favorite.
reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 24 more book reviews
Debbie Macomber never fails - her stories and characters leave you wanting for more.
lindaboynton avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 15 more book reviews
I loved this series of books. Once I began the series, I just had to read them all. The writing is terrific and you really love the characters.
bigshirl55 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 197 more book reviews
I love love love this series, the women, their stories. Debbie Macomber rocks!

Sheila
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Great Reading.
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This is the 3rd in a series about a yarn/knitting shop in Washington.The characters are the same with the addition of a new one.The author also includes 2 patterns for a project that is mentioned in the book.The characters support each other through many trials and life changes.This author cannot write the next installment fast enough.I want to visit A Good Yarn!
Infantrywifey avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 16 more book reviews
Another great read!! What can I say, she never fails to fulfill my reading pleasures!!
sbgtf4ever avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
I have enjoyed this series. The characters have real life experiences and I can relate to them and their struggles. Debbie Macomber is a well written author. Blossom street makes you long for small community life and yet still you know there is something bigger outside this small town street.
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Loved this book! She brought in so many things that we can relate to. Blossom Street I would loved to lived there with all these characters.
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very relaxing book full of exciting twist. I expecially enjoyed the references to Seattle, my adapted hometown.I could almost see the locations mentioned. It seemed like I was listening to a friend .
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Warning: Spoilers included.

Much better than the second book. The characters here were fresh and just different enough to make it interesting. My biggest problem with the second book was that it was too much like the first.

I enjoyed revisiting Lydia and Alix in this book. I was slightly disappointed in Alix's story simply because she seemed like a whole different character. I liked that she was so nonjudgmental but the instant forgiveness just seem a little far-fetched. So I couldn't help rolling my eyes when her mother-in-law to be confronts her about being good enough for Jordan. But it seems like this book was all about forgiveness. It was also nice to see that Jordan wasn't so perfect all the time.

I have to say I was right there with Margaret wanting to hurt the guy who got away with hurting her daughter. What I couldn't understand was why all the other characters couldn't see where she was coming from and spouted for her to let go and again with the theme of forgiveness. It would have been nice if someone was on her side even if it was just to let her know they wanted to do the same thing but know they can't because of x amount of reasons.

Colette's story was interesting and different. I liked it. Yes, it was predictable but I didn't mind.

If you have never read Macomber I recommend you read this books in order. She has a lot of repeated information so you don't necessary have to but it gives you a better appreciation for reoccurring characters. Also she is very Christian and might bother some people. But she isn't preachy about it. She just makes it part of these people's lives. A very quick read and light romance with some tears thrown in.
inkdrinker avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 97 more book reviews
again...a hit for Macomber...familiar characters...whom I've come to love...returning to the stories which I become so involved in...hurting for the the girls as they try to solve their problems and come to terms with events taking place in their lives...so emotional...
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Good Series/book
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Loved it just as much as the first two. Her books are nice pleasant reads which I enjoy very much.
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There's a new shop on Seattle's Blossom Street - a flower store called Susannah's Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who's obviously hiding a secret - or two.

When Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz's new knitting class, they discover that Lydia and her sister, Margaret, have worries of their own. Margaret's daughter, Julia, is the victim of a random carjacking, and the entire family is thrown into emotional chaos.

Then there's Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She's not sure she can go through with it, though. A reception at the country club, with hundreds of guests she's never met - it's just not Alix. But, like everyone else in Lydia's knitting class, she knows there's a solution to every problem... and that another woman can usually help you find it!
farmkitten avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 5 more book reviews
very good read
kat204 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 26 more book reviews
love the Blossom Street books
darkcoffeeclouds avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 114 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book as I have all of Debbie Macomber's books. I love the characters, especially Alix, and with each book I learn more about them. These are the type of books that are so good you insist your friends read them too. I wish I lived on this street with all of these wonderful people.
LenAus avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
This is the third in Macomber's "Blossom Street" series. There are several plotlines that include old and new characters in these books. Macomber is always a good read.
emmaliss avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 55 more book reviews
Wonderful! It was an excellent read.
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Love reading any of D Macomber's books.....this one was one of the best, her characters are so believeable, loved this book, highly recommended.
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Nice light reading.
katy0118 avatar reviewed Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, Bk 4) on + 151 more book reviews
excellent
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Good read
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good bool love it
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Awesome book. I have never read Debbie Macomber. As a cancer survivor and a Seattleite, I truly enjoyed this book. And, I have decided to learn how to knit, as I have my first grandbaby due in May!! Such an inspiration on so many levels.
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Never met a Macomber I didn't love