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Michael Ruhlman's avatar

Great newsletter! Re: cover, I think paperback more successful, but if that is Annabelle on the hardcover, that gets my vote!

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Ann Hood's avatar

Not Annabelle! It’s a beautiful cover though.

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Tracey Minkin's avatar

I propose joint Red Thread events with you and Jennifer!

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Ann Hood's avatar

I’m starting to think I should hire you!

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jenny Altshuler's avatar

Love the shout out to Millions of Cats and all your other news!

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Rachael Reiton's avatar

While I like the graphic design of the right, the left's imagery connects more to the story...and I'm adding yours and hers to my list! Thank you, Ann!

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Ann Hood's avatar

Thank you!

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Stephanie Hansen's avatar

I loved that movie! Also the pink cover on the book is very 2024 or so I am told.

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Ann Hood's avatar

It was so good!

We’ll, the book came out in 2010, so it was ahead of its time!

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Joan's avatar

Hi Ann: I like the blue background and the picture of your daughter. It tells it as it is.

Joan

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Ann Hood's avatar

I like the blue too. But I love all things blue! That’s not my daughter, but many people thought so.

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Ellen Goldberg's avatar

Congratulations on the Knitting Circle film -- loved the book -- very exciting!

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Ann Hood's avatar

Any casting ideas?

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Bob Tenaglio's avatar

Maybe scout the casts of the knitting , sewing, and quilting shows of the Create TV PBS channel.

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Bob Tenaglio's avatar

Not to mention the guests.

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Ellen Goldberg's avatar

Ryan Gosling is apparently a knitter as well. And Meryl Streep.

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Ellen Goldberg's avatar

Hmmm. Julia Roberts knits. She could be Mary (Amanda Seyfried also knits). And Marianne as Alice!

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Ellen Goldberg's avatar

I’m still thinking about this and I feel like Isabella Rossellini would be a great knitting teacher in the film.

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Ellen Goldberg's avatar

Actually maybe Sandra Oh…

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Karen McBride's avatar

Blue (hardback) cover looks more intriguing, paperback looks cozier :-) Both should be effective!

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Erin Henderson's avatar

Those little paws under the door!!!

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Ann Hood's avatar

Too cute!

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Christine Higgins's avatar

Congratulations on The Knitting Circle! I’m a fellow Rhode Islander. My friend Cathy King is sending me the book. I can’t wait to read it!

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Ann Hood's avatar

🩷

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Rachele David's avatar

Beautiful pictures!

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kimberly standiford's avatar

so excited i made it to the newsletter‼️what a great night that was….still thinking about some of the moments , AND that cheese tower that cindy brought—— love you and enjoyed reading this —— and like the blue cover best💜❌⭕️❌⭕️❌⭕️

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Nancy Jainchill's avatar

I also like the original cover. And I’m impressed with your energy- that’s a lot of hosting/cooking. All so upbeat. Wonderful.

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Bob Tenaglio's avatar

I would bet good money that your red thread leads to a red quilt made of separate red tapestries of different red shades.

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