Very few authors can dream up characters and bring them to
life on paper like Jodi Thomas. Want to be affected by a
character and simple conversation then look no further than
something from the pen of Jodi Thomas.
In THE LITTLE TEASHOP ON MAIN, we meet three girls, instant
friends from the time they were five going into
kindergarten. At first glance, they didn't seem to fit --
odd pieces of a larger puzzle, but Jodi Thomas had a vision
and in short work Zoe, Shannon, and Emily were BFF.
Fast forward to the point when these three are set to go off
and follow their own visions, dreams, or plans, and we find
ourselves enmeshed in various dramas. Life is now more
complicated; dreams are less clearly defined somehow. And
visions of a future are cloudy at best. These are the
realities for each of the three women: Zoe, Emily, and Shannon.
But one of them is truly having trouble maintaining a grasp
on life. She is troubled. Her friends aren't sure they are
enough to help, but they are there and will do anything.
Then there is the character in the shadows, a dark angel
they think, but we know better. Jodi Thomas introduced him
early on. He is important and yet feels invisible — another
character who diminishes his own worth.
Let's not leave out a very important part of this grand
puzzle, Jack. Jack is the guy friend to all three of the
BFF's. He is the friend that they take turns leaning on
when life gets weird. The backbone of this group and Jack is
crucial to their well-being.
And then we have the parents. Single mom Alex, owner of the
teashop and Zoe's mother. Single dad Mack, career officer
and father of Shannon. And Mrs. Waters, Emily's mother.
Mack calls Alex Red. Theirs is an unusual relationship that
will make you ponder the possibilities. I love these two
amazing people whose children have meshed their lives
together forever -- like marriage but only somehow better.
So welcome to the world of Lauren Springs, small-town
America at its best and enjoy watching Zoe, Shannon and
Emily discover who they are meant to be. Quite a journey. Enjoy.
THE LITTLE TEASHOP ON MAIN is now officially my favorite
book by Jodi Thomas. That is a very challenging conclusion
to arrive at since I have absolutely loved my ongoing
relationship with this prolific author. Jodi Thomas has
given us some of the very best stories that will live on
forever. If you are new to Jodi Thomas, then THE LITTLE
TEASHOP ON MAIN is an excellent place to join the journey.
A rainy-day ritual—a tea party between three
little girls—becomes the framework of not only their
friendship, but their lives.
Blonde, curly-haired Zoe is openhearted, kind and
free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in New
York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has
the heart and soul of a writer. And Shannon—tall, athletic,
strong—has a deep sense of loyalty that will serve her well
when she heads off to military college.
As Zoe, Emily and Shannon grow into women—forging careers,
following dreams and finding love—they’ll learn that life
doesn’t always unfold the way they want it to, but through
it all, the one constant is each other, and their regular
tea parties. And when the unthinkable happens, the girls
must come together to face the greatest test of all.
A deeply moving novel about the family that raises us,
the hearts that nurture us and the great friendships that
define our lives.
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