Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The Christmas Shoppe

GIVEAWAY!!!

CARLSON, MELODY
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE

The small town of Parrish Springs is not ready for Matilda Honeycutt. A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing.


Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share--that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic.
 
My Review:
 
Carlson delivers a dose of Christmas hope in this whimsical celebration of the holiday season. This is a touching, feel-good tale that tackles life's challenges with a gentle, heavenly nudge in the right direction.  A simple, inspiring story that will put a smile on your face and hope in your heart. We all need a Matilda Honeycutt to sprinkle some sacred magic in our lives!
 
Giveaway Opportunity:
 
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Christmas Shoppe, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahoo.ca. Remember to put the title in your subject line. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday November 13. Offer open internationally.
 
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
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16 comments:

  1. karenkNovember 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    thanks for the chance to read this wonderful novel :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  2. JenNovember 9, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, i have been wanting to read this book, melody carlson is one of my favorite authors been reading her books for years.

    jen

    jen.whitney08@[at]gmail[dot]com

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  3. Anne PayneNovember 10, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I love Christmas stories and this one sounds like such a heart-warmer :) Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.

    homesteading[at]charter[dot]net

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  4. KavNovember 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Good descriptor, Anne. It's a heart warmer for sure.
    Good luck everyone!

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  5. JoNovember 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love Christmas stories and this sounds like such a good one. Thank you for the opportunity of winning a copy!

    Blessings,
    Jo
    ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I'm so glad I found your blog on Fiction Addiction Fix. I just love Christmas stories and this one sounds like it's going to be a good one. Thanks for the opportunity on a chance to win a copy.

    debracollins(at)tds(dot)net

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  7. KavNovember 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I love Christmas stories, too Jo. and there are so many good ones out there! Good luck!

    Isn't Fiction Addiction Fix a brilliant blog? I love what they do and thanks for checking this blog out. Good luck in the draw, Debra!

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  8. Giveaway LadyNovember 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I don't think I have ever read a book by Carlson but this one sounds really good. Thanks for the chance at winning it:)

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  9. RebeccaNovember 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Oh this looks like an awesome Christmas story. I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance to win.

    agent_beckster(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. KavNovember 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Good luck Charity and Rebecca!

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  11. AnnaNovember 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Sounds like a great book to get one in the Christmas spirit!

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  12. KavNovember 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    It will do that, Anna. Good luck!

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  13. NaNovember 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love small town stories and when it's a holiday-themed one it's even sweeter. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. KavNovember 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Then you'll love this one, Na. Good luck!

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  15. BlueroseNovember 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I have to enter for my momma. I can never pass up the opportunity to add to her Christmas collection! :) Of course, this is one I'd love to read, too.

    bluerosesheart at yahoo dot com

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  16. KavNovember 12, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    LOL -- two for the price of one, Bluerose? That's a good deal. Good luck!

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