Ann Pearlman’s irresistible debut novel provides the perfect ingredients for a fun and touching read about a group of women who gather each year to share a journey of friendship, hope, heartbreak—and recipes.
Every year at Christmastime, Marnie and her closest girlfriends mark their calendars for the cookie exchange. Everyone has to bring a batch of homemade cookies and a bottle of wine, but this year, it’s their stories that are especially important—the passion and hopefulness of new romance, the betrayal and disillusionment some relationships bring, the joys and fears of motherhood, the stress of financial troubles. On this evening, at least, the sisterly love they have for one another rises above it all. Celebrating courage and joy in spite of hard times and honoring the importance of women’s friendships as well as the embracing bonds of community, Ann Pearlman’s delightful novel speaks to us all.

I read this for BookObsessed's Christmas in July Read-a-Thon and I liked it. The story is heartwarming and emotional. All the characters brought something special to the book and each of their stories was important.

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RES for a BookObsessed member, RABCK for Christmas

Merry Christmas :)

Enjoy!

arrived safe at my house before Christmas, but was ill so I wasn't able to make a journal entry
thanks for the surprise

2015 Ornament Exchange - Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best for 2016

What a wonderful surprise! Thank you!!