The Wishing Thread: A Novel

Lisa Van Allen’s novel The Wishing Thread has become a New York Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller. Debbie Macomber assures fellow readers that they will absolutely love this book. The story is an enchanting tale about the connection between sisters, the enduring power of the past, and the transformative force of love, and will particularly appeal to fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Sarah Addison Allen. The Van Ripper women have been the subject of local gossip in Tarrytown, New York, for generations, with some people thinking of them as angels while others believe them to be swindlers.

The sisters, Aubrey, Bitty, and Meggie, are rumored to weave people’s deepest desires into scarves and mittens in their rundown “Stitchery,” situated near the stomping grounds of the infamous Headless Horseman. They are said to grant wishes for health, success, or romance, although making the magic work requires sacrifices. When the matriarch of the Stitchery, Mariah, passes away, she leaves the shop to her three nieces, prompting a reunion and a reassessment of their lives.

Aubrey, who has dedicated her life to helping the community, Bitty, who is skeptical of magic and wants a normal life for her children, and Meggie, who follows her own rules, must navigate their relationships with one another and their beliefs in magic. As they decide the fate of the Stitchery, their threads of sisterhood will be put to the test.

Praise for The Wishing Thread has been shared by many, including Meg Waite Clayton, Christie Ridgway, Lisa Verge Higgins, and Shelley Noble. Booklist describes the novel as a combination of chick-lit cozy and magical realism with heartwarming results, while RT Book Reviews highlights the blending of magic, family, and sisterhood in the story.

Readers can also enjoy an exclusive conversation between Sarah Addison Allen and Lisa Van Allen in this edition. If you're a fan of magical realism, heartwarming family stories, and the inseparable bond of sisterhood, The Wishing Thread will be an enchanting and satisfying read.

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