Jencey's Corner

The ladies of Do Over were asking, and waiting for the network to answer this very question. We revisit with some of our favorite characters Maddie, Kyra, Dustin, Nikki, and Deirdre; in Wendy Wax’s book The House at Mermaid Point . Get your tools, some sunscreen, and luggage and head to the Isle of Mermaid Point. Synopsis: Maddie, Kyra, Dustin, Avery, Nikki, and Deirdre prepare for their next assignment with Do Over.  It is a reality television show they are all under contract to Lifetime network. The head of the network Lisa Hogan enjoys humiliating them in some way during each assignment. The Maddie and the rest of the group thought this would be a home improvement show rather than reality television. William Hightower has just left rehab.  His son informs him that changes will be made to his father Wild William Hightower’s life. The plan is for William’s residence to become a bed and breakfast for him to earn more income.  They sign on with the idea of participating in this

Thank you to Dutton Publishing for giving me a copy of The Giving Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini. I was given this copy in exchange for an honest review. I received no financial compensation. Synopsis: Sarah and Sylvia and the other Elm Creek Quilters are getting ready for the Quiltsgiving.  This program is where quilters come to make quilts to give to project Linus.  This year’s groups of quilters are Karen, Pauline, Jocelyn, Michaela, Linea, and Mona.  The readers learn why each quilter came to this Quiltsgiving and their circumstances.  What will each of them take away?   Will they be able to finish their quilts in time?  My Thoughts:  I enjoyed the book but was also disappointed.   I requested it because I read The Wedding Quilt for a website that I reviewed for at the time.  I thought this was a good way to get into the Elm Creek Quilters series.  The Giving Quilt made the readers feel like they are classmates learning about quilting.  I had hoped that there would