Our spring book club selection, The Wedding Machine
by Beth Webb Hart, takes us to the low country of South Carolina and into the lives of four southern women who have been friends since high school. Hart's web site describes the book this way:Welcome to Jasper, South Carolina. A place where Southern hospitality thrives. Where social occasions are done right. And where, for generations, the four most upstanding ladies of this community ensure that the daughters of Jasper are married in the proper manner.
Friends from school days, “the gals” have long pooled their silver, china, and know-how to pull off beautiful events. They’re a force of nature, a well-oiled machine. But the wedding machine’s gears start to stick during the summer their own daughters line up to tie the knot. In the low country heat and humidity, tempers flare, old secrets leak out…and both love and gardenias bloom in unlikely places.
The Wedding Machine is a celebration of life-long friendship – the kind that endures death and divorce, accidents and alligators, hot flashes and hurricanes. Even the drama of small-town Southern weddings done exactly right.
Author Cassandra King praises The Wedding Machine, saying, “The Wedding Machine is one of the most charming books I’ve read in a long, long time. The local belles of Jasper, South Carolina, comprise the wedding guild, a group of unforgettable women who made me laugh, cry, and cheer — as all good weddings do.”
, saying, “The Wedding Machine is one of the most charming books I’ve read in a long, long time. The local belles of Jasper, South Carolina, comprise the wedding guild, a group of unforgettable women who made me laugh, cry, and cheer — as all good weddings do.”Pick up a copy of The Wedding Machine here, or leave a comment below for your chance to win a copy of the book. I will announce the winner Monday!
, or leave a comment below for your chance to win a copy of the book. I will announce the winner Monday!
54 comments:
I have loved ALL of your posts from the Wednesday Letters - I will have to get that book (and this one) to add to my growing pile of must reads!
I'd love to win it!
I love good books I can't wait to read this. Wheter I win it or buy it!
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Charleston, SC is my hometown. Pick me, please! :) Thanks!
Oh the books cover is pretty enough to make me want to read it! Looking forward to your review :)
Sounds like a good Southern summer read to me!
Amy C. Hinton
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Hi Melissa
I agree ~ a good summer read. The tablescapes from this book should be good!
Blessings
Sue
Great pick! I'd love to win, but if not I still think I'll pick up a copy.
Oh lovely! I would love to win this book. I need an escape book for fun! Thank you for the chance.
Sounds like a good one! Your next meeting is going to be beautiful too.
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I'm a Northern gal, but I'd LOVE to win a copy of this book - it sounds wonderful....Blessings on your day!
I missed that one when it came out! I just started her book "love, Charleston" on Wednesday! I love her books!
It sounds like a great book! I am always pleased to learn about another great southern author.
That book looks great.. cover alone is cute:)
Sounds like a great book. I love books with southern charm and grace.Blessings.
That book is right down my alley. =) Love hearing about your book club stuff...makes me want to start one here!
Sounds like a perfect Spring beach read for us Southerners and I would LOVE a copy! Maybe it is on Kindle? If you don't pick me, I will check! Love your blog. Laurel ~
I've enjoyed reading the books you've used in your book club. I'd love to win a new good read.
sounds wonderful love your blog...thanks for sharing...Pat H
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I would love to be entered in your contest! First of all, I love reading, but most of all we are so totally absorbed in anything and everything WEDDING! My only daughter is getting married June 11 and we are just thrilled!
Sounds like a good book :)
Sounds like a wonderful read! I especially love books set in the Low Country!
The book looks good, but I'm still trying to get past the blueberrie recipe!! Yum!!!
It looks like a wonderful book! I belong to two book clubs, but we only discuss the book--it seems you go all out for your book discussions with tablescapes, food, decorations, etc. This is one of those books that would be really be fun to do that with, as wedding are one of my very favorite things!
kathy.bruner@hotmail.com
Love your blog and would love to win!! thanks!!
I've been so busy with Girl Scout cookie sales (I'm a leader) and they end in a week. I would be thrilled to win this book so I can sit down and have some me time with a great read!
Thanks for the chance.
Just LOVE your blog!!! I read it everyday!!
What a sweet thing for you to do to have a give away, and with THIS book!!
I am a Southern Belle form Alabama, and hope I win this FABULOUS Book!!
P.S. Your children are simply ADORABLE!!!
This looks like a little loveliness to read--with a touch of humour sprinkled in!
-Sherri
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I have enjoyed reading the books that you have read in your book club. I would love to win this one but even if I don't I will by buying it for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Debbi
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I have just recently discovered your blog and am very impressed. Thank you. I am in two Book Clubs and we are always searching for new titles. I would love to win the book.
Looks like a great read. My kind of book. Thanks for recommending it.
Sounds like a lovely relaxing read. Wish I had time to pick it up before we leave for Ireland.
Have a wonderful day.
I so love reading your blog. It is always a feast for the eyes. The Wedding Machine looks wonderful. I'd love to curl up right now and start reading it! Thanks, Melissa, for always brightening up my day!
This sounds like a book a must have!!!!
Looks like a good book. Thank you.
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You have been such an inspiration to me in homemaking and the thoughtfulness you give you give to caring for your family. I am from AL but currently live in Springfield, Mo but reading your blog takes me back home. Thanks for the inspiration.
No, Matt did not leave that last comment. I'm using my husband's computer and hit the wrong button. Sorry.
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What a better way to spend precious time than reading a book that reminds you of good old southern hospitality and the women that go with it, "bless their hearts". Look forward to reeading it, either way. Thanks for the share! It's always good to find a new book :)
Id love to win!!! Thank you!
Sounds like good "at the beach" summer reading. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like a great book. I love your blog!
I would love to win. I like anything about low country. Nancy
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I love your posts. This book looks wonderful, a very good read:)
I would love to win this ! Also, is there a list of all your book club picks over the years. I'd like to read them all!
Virginia
The book looks like a great read for the upcoming warm and breezy spring nights in the Lowcountry! Eager to try out a new author!
It sounds like such a lovely book! thanks for doing a giveaway!
I grew up in South Carolina and even though I have lived in the west my entire adult life I will forever consider myself a Southern girl. I love to read books set in the south and the Wedding Machine sounds lovely! I will read it for sure, whether I win it or not. Your book club sounds like so much fun....would love to belong to one like it, and I love reading your posts about it. :)
Being a southern girl, sounds like a fun read. By the way, love your blog.
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This sounds like a book that I would love to read!
Have a great week!
Melissa
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This book sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the giveaway!
I can't buy her books over here ( Netherlands, Europe, but I was able to go on her mini-tour in Charleston, and that was fun. Thank you, Melissa.
Your blog is such an inspiration.
Would love to win this book.
I always look forward to seeing what books you recommend. This one looks great, too! :)
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