{"product_id":"9781250164674","title":"The Christmas Table : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Christmas Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Donna VanLiere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Donna VanLiere, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Table\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn June 1972, John Creighton determines to build his wife Joan a kitchen table. His largest project to date had been picture frames but he promises to have the table ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Inspired to put something delicious on the table, Joan turns to her mother’s recipes she had given to Joan when she and John married. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovers she’s pregnant. Gloria, Miriam, and the rest of her friends at Glory’s Place begin to pitch in, helping Lauren prepare their home for the baby. On a visit to the local furniture builder, Lauren finds a table that he bought at a garage sale but has recently refinished. Once home, a drawer is discovered under the table which contains a stack of recipe cards. Growing up in one foster home after another, Lauren never learned to cook and is fascinated as she reads through the cards. Personal notes have been written on each one from the mother to her daughter and time and again Lauren wonders where they lived, when they lived, and in a strange way, she feels connected to this mother and her daughter and wants to make the mother proud. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story continues to from 1972 to 2012 as Joan battles breast cancer and Lauren learns to cook, preparing for the baby’s arrival. As Christmas nears, can Lauren unlock the mystery of the table, and find the peace she's always longed for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Novels of Donna VanLiere\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Star:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Second chances abound in this story, resulting in a Christmas gift worth waiting for... This sweet tale of love and overcoming obstacles offers a festive atmosphere readers will savor.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This heartwarming tale is the perfect gift this holiday season. A must-add addition to any public library collection where readers enjoy uplifting romantic tales.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A heartwarming story.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Has precious gifts for all of us.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Blessing\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet and emotional...A perfect holiday gift.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookReporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A story of tragedy and, of course, ultimate triumph.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"…a sweet story that celebrates love and generosity of spirit.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tired of sugar plums and impossibly perfect families? Consider this tale with its appealing heroine who struggles against losing faith in herself and in God.” —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Hope:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A magical story of second chances that will stay with readers long after the ornaments have been put away.\"--\u003ci\u003eBookpage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Light:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full of heartache and promise...VanLiere touchingly induces Christmas spirit and tears that will satisfy her many readers.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250164674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40735851675854,"sku":"9781250164674","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_d9faeb45-9ec1-4102-a09c-9e31b6a337d9.jpg?v=1641274425","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250164674","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}