The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun diversion. Favorite mystery writers come together to solve a crime. Bessie Carter narrated, changing accents and characters as needed to keep the story moving and the reader engaged.
I was lucky to pick this audiobook up on Libby. Those more into mysteries will love it.
Firestorm – The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster by Jacob Soboroff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jacob Soboroff tells his experience with lossing the neighborhood he grew up in, the Palisades It was part memoir and part breaking news. As Mr. Soboroff told us about the process of fire spreading through out the town he loved he brought up many facts of how we all are being affected by our climate changes. Including possible ways to help smooth out our Fire Seasons, the next one is alreadu here.
This audiobook was came from Libby. It is worth the read and a chance to see some ideas that might work, who knows?
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Norah O’Donnell (Author, Narrator), Kate Andersen Brower (Author) wrote this book that should be required reading in all history classes. In fact, as much time as we were forced to spend on males and war, we were forced to struggle through in school as girls. Knowing that women were alive and contributing to society, laws, and even wars would have given me a bit more self-esteem, along with the other women growing up in my day.
Sure, we’ve all heard of Betsy Ross. Yes, she was included. But I certainly didn’t see myself sewing a new flag. Knitting a hat now puts me in that league, I guess.
Anyway, I was able to pick up this audiobook from Libby. I barely got it done in time as it was due today. I may buy this later as I want to study it and become more versed in Women’s Herstory.
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Billie Fulford-Brown (Narrator), Laura Benanti (Narrator), Jodi Picoult (Narrator, Author), Jayne Entwistle (Narrator), Andrew Fallaize (Narrator), Joe Jameson (Narrator), John Lee (Narrator), Nicholas Guy Smith (Narrator), Simon Vance (Narrator), Steve West (Narrator),
With this cast of narrators and the beautiful writing and research of Jodi Picoult, I found this book so fascinating that I just bought the Audible version so I can read it again soon.
If you think you know Shakespeare, this gives a possible theory, with convincing evidence of what might have happened.
This is a historic work and a modern work featuring the female condition of the ages.
I highly recommend this book. This audiobook was borrowed from Libby.
Katie Beudert narrated this Nancy Warren mystery duo.
I have to admit to not being nearly as charmed as I was with the Vampire Knitting Club and other lighter, more humorous series. But in my time of need for distraction, it filled the bill quite well. For me, it felt a combination of Maisie Dobbs and Emily in Paris.
I was happy to find both on Libby.
Somehow, I started book two first, but I always felt I was missing something. I found book one and started it over.
Sorry it’s taking so long to get back to normal.
I have been devouring Darynda Jones books. I think there are very few I haven’t read (listened to).
If you like weirdly dark but funny to the point of nearly waking my husband, you might enjoy her books.
I’ll try to get back and tell more. But check her books out.
Impatience is the reason I owe at least 6 book reviews. Maybe that’s the best review. I’m loving and still enjoying the Grave series by Darynda Jones narrated by Lorelei King.
The minute I finish one book I go find another on Libby. I just started The Trouble With Twelfth Grave.
And when one of the next books wasn’t available I found A Bad Day for Sunshine by the same author and narrator. It’s first in another series.
I’m not impatient to finish Ms. Jones books. They are so much fun. I’d love them even without any plot. Her collection of T-shirts quotes, and memes. I would love to have most T-shirts quoted for my own wardrobe.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Because I am already on book 6, I am including the blurb to remind me what was in the second book.
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans.
When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend, who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously?
Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple of weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.
Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan, yes, literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven… well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do?
Even with the blurb, I am having a hard time zeroing in on any one of the five books. So I’ll be general in my review. These books are a fun mix of Ghost Whisperer, Ghostbusters, and other silly paranormal detective stories. Every one of these books keeps me laughing. My favorite parts are the chapter titles from T-Shirts, bumper stickers, and posters.
Darynda Jones writes with levity. Tongue in cheek or outright humor. We all need that right now. Lorelei King, as the narrator, makes the stories more fun. In fact, I love Ms. King’s work so much that I ordered her book about learning to narrate.
Libby has all of the books available. I hope you get the chance to listen to these.
Congrats! You have completed your goal of reading 100 books for the 2013 Reading Challenge! 115 of 100 (115%)
Congrats! You have completed your goal of reading 225 books for the 2012 Reading Challenge! 225 of 225 (100%)
Congrats! You have completed your goal of reading 200 books for the 2011 Reading Challenge! 204 of 200 (102%)
The Depth Behind The Ordinary
Books, games, music, and life — filtered through the mind of a writer, drummer, and philosopher who thinks too deeply about all of it. If it moves something in your chest, I'm interested.
"Words & Wonders - Where thoughts meet art
Justice, Channeling,Spiritual,Astrology,Truth- Seeker.
Education, Information, Motivation
Portuguese-Canadian Writing About This Portuguese Thing of Ours
Inheritance. Narcissism. Turf. Welcome to the family.
Finding the extra in the ordinary
A Blog About Food and Travels
I upload photos & videos Golu lodhi village pairakhedi
Travel,Tourism, Life style "Now in hundreds of languages for you."
twisted yarns, unraveled
The Introvert's Roadmap to Self Discovery and Growth
story telling from history
Darswords 
You must be logged in to post a comment.