Carlson, Melody
Overview
| Works: | 539 works in 1,287 publications in 1 language and 97,556 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Christmas stories Christian fiction Domestic fiction Historical fiction Romance fiction Humorous fiction Religious fiction Juvenile works Western stories |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator |
| Classifications: | PS3573.U39, 813.54 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Melody Carlson
Back home again by
Melody Carlson(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 1,553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Howard, the adored minister of Grace Chaple, passes away. His three spirited daughters come home to find that each has inherited a part of his run-down Victiorian house
10 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 1,553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Howard, the adored minister of Grace Chaple, passes away. His three spirited daughters come home to find that each has inherited a part of his run-down Victiorian house
Hidden history by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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13 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While giving the laundry room of Grace Chapel Inn a thorough cleaning, Alice Howard finds an old hatbox containing her father's journal from the early 1900s. As she reads it aloud each evening to her sisters, Louise and Jane they discover fascinating events their beloved father had never even hinted at
13 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While giving the laundry room of Grace Chapel Inn a thorough cleaning, Alice Howard finds an old hatbox containing her father's journal from the early 1900s. As she reads it aloud each evening to her sisters, Louise and Jane they discover fascinating events their beloved father had never even hinted at
River's song by
Melody Carlson(
Book
)
9 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following her mother's funeral, and on the verge of her own midlife crisis, widow Anna Larson returns to the home of her youth to sort out her parents' belongings, as well as her own turbulent life. For the first time since childhood, Anna embraces her native heritage, despite the disdain of her vicious mother-in-law. By transforming her old family home on the banks of the Siuslaw River into The Inn at Shining Waters, Anna hopes to create a place of healing--a place where guests experience peace, grace, and new beginnings ; starting with her own family
9 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following her mother's funeral, and on the verge of her own midlife crisis, widow Anna Larson returns to the home of her youth to sort out her parents' belongings, as well as her own turbulent life. For the first time since childhood, Anna embraces her native heritage, despite the disdain of her vicious mother-in-law. By transforming her old family home on the banks of the Siuslaw River into The Inn at Shining Waters, Anna hopes to create a place of healing--a place where guests experience peace, grace, and new beginnings ; starting with her own family
A mile in my flip-flops : a novel by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty-something Gretchen Hanover becomes a first-time house-flipper. As ideas go, it's daring and genius. She'll take out a short-term loan, buy a fixer-upper, renovate it, resell it, and use the profit for an adorable house of her own. But Gretchen's plans to flip quickly flop when the house turns out to be in worse shape than she expected. She is relying on her retired contractor-father, but he wants to draw in his carpenter friend Noah Campbell. And although Noah is handy with tools, Gretchen isn't so sure about the baggage he brings with him. Will she be able to loosen her grip on the tools when it seems Noah may be her only help?
5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty-something Gretchen Hanover becomes a first-time house-flipper. As ideas go, it's daring and genius. She'll take out a short-term loan, buy a fixer-upper, renovate it, resell it, and use the profit for an adorable house of her own. But Gretchen's plans to flip quickly flop when the house turns out to be in worse shape than she expected. She is relying on her retired contractor-father, but he wants to draw in his carpenter friend Noah Campbell. And although Noah is handy with tools, Gretchen isn't so sure about the baggage he brings with him. Will she be able to loosen her grip on the tools when it seems Noah may be her only help?
Ready to wed by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a cold May in Acorn Hill. Jane is putting pansies in the front garden for a splash of spring cheer when a big pink Cadillac parks in front of the inn. Out jumps Belle from Georgia looking for a room. Within minutes, she divulges the reason for her trip. "God gave me a dream that I would meet the man I am meant to marry right here in Acorn Hill. We will be married the first weekend of June." Jane and her sisters teeter between disbelief and awe as Belle sets off to meet all the eligible bachelors in beautiful Cascade Mountains. Will it be Pastor Kenneth? Wilhelm, owner of Time for Tea? Or, Don and Ron, the twins staying at the Inn? Then Jane gets a letter from Justin, her ex-husband, asking if he can visit. What could he want after all this time? As Jane faces the mistakes of her past, the whole town helps Belle prepare for her wedding ... but to whom?
10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a cold May in Acorn Hill. Jane is putting pansies in the front garden for a splash of spring cheer when a big pink Cadillac parks in front of the inn. Out jumps Belle from Georgia looking for a room. Within minutes, she divulges the reason for her trip. "God gave me a dream that I would meet the man I am meant to marry right here in Acorn Hill. We will be married the first weekend of June." Jane and her sisters teeter between disbelief and awe as Belle sets off to meet all the eligible bachelors in beautiful Cascade Mountains. Will it be Pastor Kenneth? Wilhelm, owner of Time for Tea? Or, Don and Ron, the twins staying at the Inn? Then Jane gets a letter from Justin, her ex-husband, asking if he can visit. What could he want after all this time? As Jane faces the mistakes of her past, the whole town helps Belle prepare for her wedding ... but to whom?
Limelight : a novel by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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9 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 1,016 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Claudette relished her Hollywood lifestyle, but age has withered her youth, fame, and above all, beauty. She returns to her shabby hometown and her estranged sister. For the first time she begins to question her own values. Can the hand of God help her attain true beauty?
9 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 1,016 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Claudette relished her Hollywood lifestyle, but age has withered her youth, fame, and above all, beauty. She returns to her shabby hometown and her estranged sister. For the first time she begins to question her own values. Can the hand of God help her attain true beauty?
These boots weren't made for walking : a novel by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Cassie Cantrell's job is eliminated and her longtime boyfriend dumps her for a friend, Cassie limps home to the town she once so eagerly fled, in a novel that reveals God's plans are always a perfect fit
5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Cassie Cantrell's job is eliminated and her longtime boyfriend dumps her for a friend, Cassie limps home to the town she once so eagerly fled, in a novel that reveals God's plans are always a perfect fit
River's end by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Anna Larson's granddaughter Sarah finds her independence, she travels away from all that is familiar, but when she returns to Shining Waters, three generations of family heartbreak converge and Sarah finds God right in the center of it all
5 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Anna Larson's granddaughter Sarah finds her independence, she travels away from all that is familiar, but when she returns to Shining Waters, three generations of family heartbreak converge and Sarah finds God right in the center of it all
Westward hearts by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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6 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kentucky, 1854. Elizabeth has mourned her husband's death for three years, but now she feels ready to fulfill the dream they had shared: to take their two children west. At Kansas City, they join a substantial wagon train. Elizabeth soon finds herself being drawn to the group's handsome guide, Eli Kincade
6 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kentucky, 1854. Elizabeth has mourned her husband's death for three years, but now she feels ready to fulfill the dream they had shared: to take their two children west. At Kansas City, they join a substantial wagon train. Elizabeth soon finds herself being drawn to the group's handsome guide, Eli Kincade
River's call by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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8 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Anna Larson's daughter, Lauren, is confused, brokenhearted, and misguided. It's the turbulent 1960s and feeling alienated from her mother, Lauren chooses to stay with her paternal grandmother. However, repelled by the woman's manipulative and spiteful ways, Lauren returns to her mother, the river, and the Inn at Shining Waters."--Page [4] 0f cover
8 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Anna Larson's daughter, Lauren, is confused, brokenhearted, and misguided. It's the turbulent 1960s and feeling alienated from her mother, Lauren chooses to stay with her paternal grandmother. However, repelled by the woman's manipulative and spiteful ways, Lauren returns to her mother, the river, and the Inn at Shining Waters."--Page [4] 0f cover
The Christmas joy ride by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Miranda did not put adventure on her Christmas list, but thanks to her eighty-five-year-old neighbor Joy, that's exactly what she's getting this year. When Joy tells Miranda that she plans to drive an old RV decked out in Christmas decorations from their Chicago neighborhood to her new retirement digs in Phoenix--in the dead of winter, no less--the much younger Miranda insists that Joy cannot make such a trip by herself. Besides, a crazy trip with Joy would be more interesting than another Christmas home alone. Unemployed and facing foreclosure, Miranda feels she has nothing to lose by packing a bag and heading off to Route 66. But Joy has a hidden agenda for their Christmas joyride--and a hidden problem that could derail the whole venture."--Amazon.com
5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Miranda did not put adventure on her Christmas list, but thanks to her eighty-five-year-old neighbor Joy, that's exactly what she's getting this year. When Joy tells Miranda that she plans to drive an old RV decked out in Christmas decorations from their Chicago neighborhood to her new retirement digs in Phoenix--in the dead of winter, no less--the much younger Miranda insists that Joy cannot make such a trip by herself. Besides, a crazy trip with Joy would be more interesting than another Christmas home alone. Unemployed and facing foreclosure, Miranda feels she has nothing to lose by packing a bag and heading off to Route 66. But Joy has a hidden agenda for their Christmas joyride--and a hidden problem that could derail the whole venture."--Amazon.com
A dream for tomorrow by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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7 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desperate circumstances bring out the best and worst of the travelers, including Will Bramford, the wealthy widower who is pursuing Elizabeth, and Eli Kincade, the independent and solitary guide who has stolen Elizabeth's heart
7 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desperate circumstances bring out the best and worst of the travelers, including Will Bramford, the wealthy widower who is pursuing Elizabeth, and Eli Kincade, the independent and solitary guide who has stolen Elizabeth's heart
The Christmas shoppe by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The small town of Parrish Springs is not quite ready for Matilda Honeycutt. A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing. Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share -- that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic. - Publisher
3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The small town of Parrish Springs is not quite ready for Matilda Honeycutt. A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing. Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share -- that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic. - Publisher
As young as we feel by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas--all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. But that was forty-seven years and four very different lives ago. Now a class reunion has brought them all together in their old hometown--at a crossroads in their lives. Janie is a high-powered lawyer with a load of grief. Abby is a lonely housewife in a beautiful oceanfront empty nest. Marley is trying to recapture the artistic free spirit she lost in an unhappy marriage. And the beautiful Caroline is scrambling to cope with her mother's dementia and a Hollywood career that never really happened. Together, they're about to explore the invigorating reality that even the most eventful lives have second acts ... and friendship doesn't come with a statute of limitations."--Page 4 of cover
7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas--all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. But that was forty-seven years and four very different lives ago. Now a class reunion has brought them all together in their old hometown--at a crossroads in their lives. Janie is a high-powered lawyer with a load of grief. Abby is a lonely housewife in a beautiful oceanfront empty nest. Marley is trying to recapture the artistic free spirit she lost in an unhappy marriage. And the beautiful Caroline is scrambling to cope with her mother's dementia and a Hollywood career that never really happened. Together, they're about to explore the invigorating reality that even the most eventful lives have second acts ... and friendship doesn't come with a statute of limitations."--Page 4 of cover
Christmas at Harrington's by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman down on her luck finds a new start at Christmastime in this warm, contemporary story by a much-loved novelist
7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman down on her luck finds a new start at Christmastime in this warm, contemporary story by a much-loved novelist
The Christmas angel project by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five women from different walks of life have become close friends through their book club---enjoying one another's company even more than they enjoy the books. So when the leader of the book club unexpectedly passes away on the cusp of the Christmas season, the four remaining friends are stunned. They relied on Abby for inspiration and motivation. She was the glue that held them together, and they're sure that without her the group can't continue. When the group gathers "one last time" to open a bag Abby's husband gives them, they find Abby had made each of them an angel ornament for Christmas, crafted especially for each woman and accompanied by a sweet and personal note. Inspired by their beloved friend, together Cassidy, Louisa, Grace, and Belinda decide to commit themselves to becoming Christmas Angels to others in need. Each woman will use her life situation and talents to reach out and help others in her own unique way--little knowing that her own life and her relationships will be changed forever
5 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five women from different walks of life have become close friends through their book club---enjoying one another's company even more than they enjoy the books. So when the leader of the book club unexpectedly passes away on the cusp of the Christmas season, the four remaining friends are stunned. They relied on Abby for inspiration and motivation. She was the glue that held them together, and they're sure that without her the group can't continue. When the group gathers "one last time" to open a bag Abby's husband gives them, they find Abby had made each of them an angel ornament for Christmas, crafted especially for each woman and accompanied by a sweet and personal note. Inspired by their beloved friend, together Cassidy, Louisa, Grace, and Belinda decide to commit themselves to becoming Christmas Angels to others in need. Each woman will use her life situation and talents to reach out and help others in her own unique way--little knowing that her own life and her relationships will be changed forever
Notes from a spinning planet-- Papua New Guinea by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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9 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traveling in Ireland with her journalist aunt and the charming Ryan, her aunt's godson, nineteen-year-old Maddie unearths the secret behind an Irish Republican Army bombing decades earlier, and the impact it has had on Ryan's and Aunt Sid's lives
9 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traveling in Ireland with her journalist aunt and the charming Ryan, her aunt's godson, nineteen-year-old Maddie unearths the secret behind an Irish Republican Army bombing decades earlier, and the impact it has had on Ryan's and Aunt Sid's lives
Here's to friends by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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10 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas--all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. Decades later, they're all back home in Clifden and reinventing their lives, but the holidays bring a whole new set of challenges. Abby's new B & B is getting bad reviews and husband Paul is acting strange. Still grieving for her mom, Caroline is remodeling the family home, but boyfriend Mitch keeps pressuring her to go away with him. Artist Marley, distracted by a friend's family drama (and a touch of jealousy), can't find her creative groove. And Janie's drug-addicted daughter has just appeared up on her doorstep! When a long-planned New Year's cruise turns into a bumpy ride, they learn once again that, in your fifties, friends aren't just for fun--they're a necessity!"--Page 4 of cover
10 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas--all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. Decades later, they're all back home in Clifden and reinventing their lives, but the holidays bring a whole new set of challenges. Abby's new B & B is getting bad reviews and husband Paul is acting strange. Still grieving for her mom, Caroline is remodeling the family home, but boyfriend Mitch keeps pressuring her to go away with him. Artist Marley, distracted by a friend's family drama (and a touch of jealousy), can't find her creative groove. And Janie's drug-addicted daughter has just appeared up on her doorstep! When a long-planned New Year's cruise turns into a bumpy ride, they learn once again that, in your fifties, friends aren't just for fun--they're a necessity!"--Page 4 of cover
The Christmas pony by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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5 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is 1937, and Lucy knows better than to wish for a pony this Christmas. Her mother has assured her in no uncertain terms that asking for a pony is the same as asking for the moon. Then an interesting pair of strangers comes to town, and Lucy's world changes forever
5 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is 1937, and Lucy knows better than to wish for a pony this Christmas. Her mother has assured her in no uncertain terms that asking for a pony is the same as asking for the moon. Then an interesting pair of strangers comes to town, and Lucy's world changes forever
Becoming me by
Melody Carlson(
Book
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Alternative Names
Carlson, Melody
Melody Carlson écrivaine américaine
Melody Carlson escritora estadounidense
칼슨, 멜로디
カールソン, メロディー
メロディー・カールソン
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