The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

There are lots of books out there that focus on groups of women. The plots are all basically the same. A group of eclectic women gather together for a purpose (books, cooking, quilting, etc). We're introduced to each member and learn her story and what about her current situation. Over the course of the book, the members are there to support each other, overcome their differences, and learn from each other. And in the end, the group has bonded and all is well. This book follows the pattern. The main character, Georgia, owns a knitting shop in NYC. Her customers form a casual Friday night group where they sometimes knit and always talk and eat. They are all ages and all types, yet they form close relationships and we like them all. The ending was a shocker, but the group did pull together. This is a good beach book or ideal for a time when you're in the mood for something light. - June