The perfectly-normal Ann Jones has a strange and foreboding glimpse into her own future, one that holds an unanticipated exuberance: her husband dies suddenly (and questionably); she finds love again; joins a peculiar knitting club (full of the strangest assortment of women, none of whom actually knit, but follow cult-like rules).
When the perfectly-normal Ann Jones rants on about a bizarre and hauntingly immersive vision into her own future, her best friend, Alex, thinks she may have taken a swig or two.
After her freak encounter, Ann recounts the strange and foreboding glimpse of her future life—one that holds an unanticipated exuberance: her beloved husband dies suddenly (and questionably); she moves to the East Coast; finds love again; joins a peculiar knitting club (full of the strangest assortment of women, none of whom actually knit, but all of whom follow cult-like rules—such as, “What Happens in Knitting Club Stays in Knitting Club”); and becomes deliriously happy.
Her whole recollection leaves Alex’s head spinning with one question—has her friend totally lost it? How could anyone be deliriously happy about joining a knitting club? But when Ann presses Alex for an answer about what to do with this “future life vision experience”, Alex must decide whether this strange anecdote is just a desire to be free from Ann’s humdrum existence or a self-fulfilling prophecy. Should Alex support her friend’s “new life” or warn Ann’s husband about his impending doom…
Excerpt
"This isn’t Hotel California; this is a knitting club, for God’s sake!"
Professional Reviews
Mystery, friendship, and chocolate chip cookies! A wonderful read.
This book was a very special gift given to me from a very special person. Ms. Baileys novel wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be, which was a very nice surprise. The way she starts out with a letter and then tells the story, was as unique as her recipe for deep fried chocolate chip cookies. From the first page the mystery begins with friendship, laughter, and a very strange knitting club. Written so well the characters pop right out at you. I won’t spoil the plot, but you won’t be able to put this novel down. I read it in three evenings.
Excellent, excellent book! Can't wait for the movie!
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones is such a breath of fresh air. It is quite unique, but if I had to compare I'd say it is kind of like a funny romance Stepford Wives. I don't want to give anything away, but it follows Ann Jones as she transitions to her new town, and it tells the stories of her new friends(?) from this knitting club(?) she joins. The characters in this town are hilarious. I've never read a book with such a colorful array of characters; I kind of fell in love with all of them. The plot and writing are fantastic.
It was the book I didn't know I was looking for. I've read it twice now, and it just gets better each time. I really hope it is made into a movie; it is that good
I definitely recommend this one.
The first thing that drew me to this book was the cover. I like cute covers. Couldn't pass up on the puppy and cookies. When I first started the book I was not sure if I was going to enjoy it. But, then I reached a point where I could not put the book down. I lost some sleep with this book. Yes, we spent the night together. The author kept me engaged, wanting to discover more about this knitting club and their rules. The women each tell a heartfelt story which forms a bond with the reader. The characters are well-formed. The story is written well with a few chuckles. The recipes sound delicious. They are a nice bonus. I definitely recommend this one.
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