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The Matchmaker's Gift
The Matchmaker's Gift: A Novel | Lynda Cohen Loigman
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From the bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters comes a heartwarming story of two extraordinary women from two different eras who defy expectations to realize their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places. How much of our lives is fate, and how much is choice? Even as a child in 1910, Sara Glikman knows her gift: she is a maker of matches and a seeker of soulmates. But among the pushcart-crowded streets of New Yorks Lower East Side, Saras vocation is dominated by devout older men-men who see a talented female matchmaker as a dangerous threat to their traditions and livelihood. After making matches in secret for more than a decade, Sara must fight to take her rightful place among her peers, and to demand the recognition she deserves. Two generations later, Saras granddaughter, Abby, is a successful Manhattan divorce attorney, representing the citys wealthiest clients. When her beloved Grandma Sara dies, Abby inherits her collection of handwritten journals recording the details of Saras matches. But among the faded volumes, Abby finds more questions than answers. Why did Abbys grandmother leave this library to her and what did she hope Abby would discover within its pages? Why does the work Abby once found so compelling suddenly feel inconsequential and flawed? Is Abby willing to sacrifice the career shes worked so hard for in order to keep her grandmothers mysterious promise to a stranger? And is there really such a thing as love at first sight?
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MindyK59
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This was such a good book. It told the story of a grandmother who was a matchmaker in the early 1900‘s til her death. With a dual storyline it told about her granddaughter who was a divorce attorney but who may have also had the matchmaking gift. It was a fast easy read and a great story from start to finish. Also the cover of this book was one of the most beautiful I‘ve seen.

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angieinwonderland
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This story was exactly what I needed to get me out of a reading slump. I read this after a heavy book. It truly was love and light. The magical realism was sprinkled through in such a plausible way to give hope and make natural talents sparkle and glimmer.

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I'm not crying. You're crying!
Fantastic rec @TheBookHippie!
This was just so sweet and heartwarming. Great characters and feel-good pretty much all the way through!
It made me sad that I was too young and involved in trying to know myself to really get to know my grandmother as a person beyond the wonderful, caring matriarch I remember so fondly.
My heart broke at the epilogue. Now I have to pick up a copy for my mom and sister to read.

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LaurenMags
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Sweet book about a matchmaker grandmother in the early 1900s and her granddaughter that is a divorce lawyer in the 1990s.

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BennettBookworm
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This book was an absolute GEM! So heartwarming and beautifully written from start to finish. I loved the interlocking timelines between the grandmother and granddaughter, mixing historical fiction with a more contemporary story. It felt like it was written for a Jewish audience (which I am ☺️) so I‘m curious if it would be as enjoyable for readers of other backgrounds. Still, definitely one I‘ll be recommending!!

LaraReads This cover is so gorgeous! 💙 2y
BennettBookworm @LaraReads absolutely agree! 2y
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Chrissyreadit
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This mug is so perfect for me- size, picture- my name on the back!! I love it so much! Thank you Lindsey for the thoughtfulness that went into this swap ❤️😘❤️#muglov #muglove2023
Thank you Cindy and Megan for organizing this really fun Valentines Day swap!

Cinfhen That‘s a fab mug 🥰 2y
Gissy So pretty that mug😱🐈‍⬛ 😻Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
Tamra Super cute! 2y
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AmyG That is so lovely!!! 2y
BookBosomed1 💕💕💕💕 2y
LeahBergen So cute! 2y
TheBookHippie Omg so cute 2y
Chelsea.Poole Wow! Love your mug!! 2y
TheKidUpstairs So cute! Love the personalized touch :) 2y
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Chrissyreadit
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Lindsey your wrapping paper was so much fun! I love the book, coffee and bookmark- but the mug is so perfect it is getting its own post 😘 #muglove #muglove2023

Cinfhen Awesomeness 🙌🏻and tagged book was FANTASTIC 😁Sweet haul 2y
BookBosomed1 Yea!! 2y
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rebbyj
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Really good.

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BookBosomed1
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This book is about “every pot having a lid.” In other words, there is a soulmate for everyone who wants one. It is also about the tenacity women in male dominated professions must have to share their gifts with the world.
Told w: a dual storyline, this book is steeped in romance and hope. If you‘re looking for a heartfelt, engaging, and uplifting read, I recommend this book. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5139701344

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BookBosomed1
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Decompressing.

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marleed
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This book was adorable, it celebrates old Jewish tradition and the love between grandmothers and granddaughters. I know, Grandma Sarah would likely nonconcur but the book inspired me to ask Alexa to play the soundtrack of Fiddler on the Roof in the background.

Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie have you read this? 2y
TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit on my wishlist ! ♥️ 2y
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Lesliereadsalot
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I really liked this book about a grandmother who was a matchmaker in her youth, and her granddaughter who feels as though she might also have “the gift.” Interesting characters and a good writing style. Lots of happy endings and who doesn‘t like that.

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rmaclean4
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A sweet fast read. Lived the history and traditions in this book. A feel good book. 3 🌟

RebelReader I really enjoyed this one too! 2y
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Bluebird
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Loved this charming story! Even the chapter headings-samples ⬆️. In 1910, 10 year old Sara discovers she can find people‘s soulmates. Not a proper vocation for a young Jewish girl. So, she tries to keep her gift a secret while helping people to find their true loves. Set in dual timelines: Sara in the early 1900‘s and her granddaughter Abby in 1994. A light, feel good book. Highly recommend this one as an audio read. The narration is delightful.

Cinfhen I loved this too!!! Really charming and wholesome 2y
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Cinfhen Loved this one!! Audio was fantastic 2y
Reecaspieces @Cinfhen it is so good!!!! 2y
Cinfhen And the cover is gorgeous😍love your photo 2y
Reecaspieces @Cinfhen awe…thank you! I agree the cover is super! 2y
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LOVED this book from the first page to the last with its marvelous research, lovable characters, and gorgeous cover.

If you need a sweet read with sweet characters, don't miss THE MATCHMAKER'S GIFT. 5/5

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/2p9zjdfr

@lloigman
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Cinfhen
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#NewReleaseTuesday
What a delightful book! Told in dual timelines meet Sara & Abby; grandmother & granddaughter. Sara has #TheMatchmakersGift the ability to recognize people‘s soulmate. And Abby, scarred from her parent‘s divorce doesn‘t believe in true love, in fact she‘s a divorce lawyer. But when Sara gifts Abby her beloved notebooks will Abby realize there might be something to #TheMatchmakersGift ?!!! Absolutely LOVED this one #AudioARC

SilversReviews Loved this book. 2y
Cinfhen Me too @SilversReviews blew me away in the best way - a gem 💕💕💕💕 2y
SilversReviews @Cinfhen It was a gem!! 2y
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FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 20.

Have you ever heard of a matchmaker?

Ms. Cohen Loigman weaves a beautiful, dual-time line story you won't want to miss.

Loved this book from the first page to the last with its marvelous research, lovable characters, and gorgeous cover.

If you need a sweet read with sweet characters, don't miss THE MATCHMAKER'S GIFT. 5/5

@lloigman
@stmartinspress

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