{"product_id":"stitched-9798890920461","title":"Stitched by McCann, Eli","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hilarious, heartwarming debut novel about competitive quilting, unlikely friendships, and found family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Bursting at the seams with humor and genuinely tender, touching moments.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--KIRKUS REVIEWS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBetty Lou Dearden has been a member of the Ogden Quilters Association for more than twenty years when it is announced that the biggest quilting competition in the country is coming to Utah. With the clock ticking and a chance to finally beat their long-time rival quilting circle, the women welcome two young gay men to their group as they bicker their way to an award-worthy entry. With disarming humor and extraordinary heart, Eli McCann takes readers deep into the cozy but cutthroat world of competitive quilting and the sometimes-messy friendships that shape our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eli McCann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Torrey House Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798890920461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEli McCann\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, podcaster, and lawyer. In his monthly humor column for \u003ci\u003eThe Salt Lake Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, he writes about growing up with (and leaving behind) the Mormon faith, coming out in adulthood, and parenting a toddler. He co-hosts \u003ci\u003eStrangerville\u003c\/i\u003e, a storytelling podcast and live show, and his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e, and the BBC. He lives with his husband and son in Salt Lake City, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torrey House Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942042349721,"sku":"9798890920461","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/9798890920461.jpg?v=1787865179","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/stitched-9798890920461","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}