Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Magic |
2002 |
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| Journey To The Sea |
2005 |
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| Summer Magic |
2003 |
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Beach Street Knitting Society Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club / Diva’s Don’t Knit |
2007 |
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| Needles and Pearls |
2008 |
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| Knit One Pearl One |
2011 |
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Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| Mums |
2007 |
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| Dads |
2008 |
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| Grandparents |
2009 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Only Boy For Me |
2001 |
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| Stand by Your Man |
2004 |
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| In the Wee Small Hours |
2011 |
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| A Good Year for the Roses |
2014 |
Buy |
Gil McNeil is a British author whose work covers contemporary women’s fiction. Her Beach Street Knitting Society series, which began with The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club (also published as Diva’s Don’t Knit) in 2007, follows a community of knitters in a seaside town. The series ran for three books, mixing everyday domestic stories with the social bonds formed through a shared craft.
Outside the series, McNeil has published four standalone novels from The Only Boy For Me (2001) through A Good Year for the Roses (2014). She has also edited anthologies (Magic, Summer Magic, Journey To The Sea) and written non-fiction about family life (Mums, Dads, Grandparents).
Her writing focuses on ordinary people navigating relationships, parenthood, and small-town life. The knitting series in particular found an audience among readers who enjoy cozy, community-centered stories set in British coastal towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Gil McNeil written?
Gil McNeil has written thirteen books across four series.
What was Gil McNeil's first book?
Gil McNeil’s first book is The Only Boy For Me, published in 2001.
What genre does Gil McNeil write?
Gil McNeil writes contemporary women’s fiction with a focus on everyday life, relationships, and community, often centered on knitting and British seaside settings.