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GazpachoHarrison, MIAge: 55-65Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5Human frailties, a mysterious woman, a curious shop, and some amazing Christmas miraclesNovember 16, 2017GazpachoHarrison, MIAge: 55-65Gender: FemaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 4Parrish Springs was typical small town USA. Then Matilda Honeycutt purchased the old Barton Building in the downtown area and things began to change.
Councilman George Snider didn't like change. First, the city hired a female city manager, Susanna Elton. So he tried to quietly make her life difficult. Sometimes he wasn't so quiet about it. That's how small town politics worked. When Ms. Honeycutt put in a bid for the old vacant building, it was accepted and that didn't sit right with George Snider, either. He had wanted to buy that old building himself, although many in the community weren't so excited about that. They had heard he wanted to sell it to a big box discount store. They all knew what would happen then. Local businesses would suffer.
Matilda began preparing her building for her business. She didn't tell anyone what type of business it was, but rumors were flying. Other businesses were nervous. Then a big sign was delivered to the old Barton Building. "Christmas Shoppe." Before the doors were open for business, rumors began to fly all over town. Not all of them were very nice. People were now being nosy, curious, and nasty. They picked on Matilda's appearance. They picked on the items a few have seen that were to be put on the shelves. It was all a mystery. No one could figure out this new businesswoman.
When the doors opened the mystery deepened. It looked like a shoddy thriftshop, not a Christmas store. People began to get angry and the other businesses on that street signed a petition to close Matilda's store down. But while all this is happening, mysterious things were going on. Susanna was baffled when she tried to warn Matilda what people were saying about her. She wanted Matilda's small business to succeed. But Matilda didn't pay her any mind. One by one, people entered the shop and their lives were subtly changed.
When I want a unique story to read, especially a Christmas story, Melody Carson is my go to author. Her books are refreshing, unique, and meaningful. I have read many of her Christmas stories, and my heart has always been touched in one way or other. This one is no exception. The plot is slow to develop, but holds our interest in many ways. We become engaged with the characters and with the town atmosphere. They are always so true to life. There is an air of mystery, almost a taste of fantasy, but always with a good heart issue at the core. I tried to guess what the purpose of the puzzling thrift shop could be, but as usual I was carried right up to the final pages unable to predict where the book would take me. And once again, it touched my heart. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy small town stories, light mysteries, a touch of fantasy, and a good sound Christmas message. -
Jeannie DonaldsonStatesboro, GAAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Heartwarming Story for the Christmas SeasonDecember 22, 2012Jeannie DonaldsonStatesboro, GAAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Christmas Shoppe.I love Melody Carlson, and she did not disappoint me this time. The story is quite unique, and touching, and simply wonderful. The main character, Matilda Honeycutt, is a most unusual "otherworldly" woman, and her shop, like she, is a one-of-a-kind. Encounters with her and her merchandise leave people better than they were before they meet up with her. This is the kind of a book that gives you the warm fuzzies, and leaves you with a smile on your face when you close it. It is at a fabulous price now, so get one for yourself and a few extra for friends.
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debpwvAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5great book - unexpectedJanuary 4, 2012debpwvAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5This review was written for The Christmas Shoppe.gave me goosbumps and made me cry. Great book, unexpected things happened
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LeorahUSAAge: Under 18Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A snuggle up by the fire kind of read...November 30, 2011LeorahUSAAge: Under 18Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Christmas Shoppe.It is a Christmas must have!
This book is one of the rare books that every member in my family loved. It is just such a heart warming read and it has several good lessons nicely written in it including ones on remembering the true meaning of Christmas and how love can conquer all. I really enjoyed this book and would totally recommend it! -
ibjoy1953VirginiaAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Wonderful Christmas StoryNovember 29, 2011ibjoy1953VirginiaAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Christmas Shoppe.The Christmas Shoppe.....by Melody Carlson
An old historic building is up for sale along the towns shopping stores and the new stranger in town purchases it. The town people are suspicious of Matilda Honeycutt because she is opening a new store but the only thing they see that she has is old junk that no one would want. This causes quite a stir among the townspeople and they get together to see what they can do about running her out of town before she ruins all of their Christmas business.
Matilda is a happy person, full of life and a seemingly love for the people of Parrish Springs. While the people are meeting and plotting to run her out of town she is having a good old time fixing up her new purchased building for her Christmas Shoppe. She has something for everyone in the little town of Parrish Springs in her Christmas Shoppe but they just don't know it yet.
When the Shoppe opens and the people start coming in to check it out, Matilda encourages them to find the one thing in the Shoppe that is there just for them. At first they think she is crazy, but then it happens. And they leave the Shoppe a completely different person. You've just gotta read this fantastic book to see what each person finds that changes their life.
First of all, I am a huge Melody Carlson fan. I love her books and this one is just as awesome as her others. This story is different than any I have read and I was just fascinated reading it. What a wonderful story to help us remember the love of Christmas. God sent us His Son because He loved us so much. And even though this book wasn't preachy nor did it quote scripture, it shows the love Christmas should be in all of our hearts. This book is well worth reading, so grab a copy, read it and pass it around during the Holidays for others to enjoy!
"Available September 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group."
I received this book from the publisher Revell to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 55
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