The Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love by Beth Pattillo is the sequel to The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society which I haven’t had the chance to read yet, but was quite pleasantly surprised to see our library carries it so I have already added it to my list. Normally, I don’t like reading a sequel before reading the first book, but in this case I didn’t even know this was a sequel until I had already finished reading the book. So, in that regard it was great book because I didn’t feel like I was missing information like I normally would if I hadn’t read the first book in a series. It was a little slow for my tastes, but it was VERY ENJOYABLE nonetheless! I definitely recommend it if you want a nice relaxing weekend read.

Publisher’s Summary: Once a month, the six women of the Sweetgum Knit Lit Society gather to discuss books and share their knitting projects. Inspired by her recently-wedded bliss, group leader Eugenie chooses “Great Love Stories in Literature” as the theme for the year’s reading list–a risky selection for a group whose members span the spectrum of age and relationship status.

As the Knit Lit ladies read and discus classic romances like Romeo and Juliet, Wuthering Heights, and Pride and Prejudice, each member is confronted with her own perception about love. Camille’s unexpected reunion with an old crush forces her to confront conflicting desires. Newly widowed Esther finds her role in Sweetgum changing and is surprised by two unlikely friends. Hannah isn’t sure she’s ready for the trials of first love. Newcomer Maria finds her life turned upside-down by increasing family obligations and a handsome, arrogant lawyer, and Eugenie and Merry are both asked to make sacrifices for their husbands that challenge their principles.

Even in a sleepy, southern town like Sweetgum, Tennessee, love isn’t easy. The Knit Lit ladies learn they can find strength and guidance in the novels they read, the love of their family, their community–and especially in each other.

Author Bio: RITA Award-winning Beth Patillo combines her love of knitting and books in her engaging Sweetgum series. Pattillo served churches in Missouri and Tennessee before founding Faith Leader, a spiritual leadership development program.

I don’t have a copy of this to give away, but local friends are welcome to borry my copy if they’d like.