Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
‘The Death of Aunt Dimity’ was so much better than this book. The characters were likable. The story felt believable. The romance was not so great. Still, I enjoyed it.
‘Aunt Dimity and the Duke’ was boring and too much fantasy, too little Aunt Dimity.
Still, I plan to read the next book in the series as I like Auntie.
I found the series on Libby in Kindle format. I would prefer it as an audiobook.
Aunt Dimity’s Death by Nancy Atherton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My friends recommended this series. They were so right! Nancy Atherton wrote a book that takes the reader from bedtime tales with a stuffed toy, through rags-to-riches, and finally a ghost story. I couldn’t put it down.
I borrowed this Kindle version from Libby and listened to my female British text-to-speech finishing in one night. I have already borrowed the next book in the series.
Walking: Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day Plan: Best Exercise To Lose Weight and Get Fit At Any Age And Current Fitness Level by David Barraza
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a great book to help inspire physical fitness. The author has a way to help pep up the reader to follow-through and get started. There are helpfull hints along the way, that might even inspire running.
Kindle text-to-speech helped me through the book that I finished in less than an hour. Now to get started walking again.
50 Things to Know About Getting Free Stuff to Review: Understanding What it Takes to Get Offers by Susan Kinchen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Do you want to review stuff on your blog? This will give you some ideas for doing just that. At least to start.
Though I love reviewing items, this book makes it feel like a full-time job, and I am retired for a reason. And this feels like it is for monetary gain. That’s fine, too. Who doesn’t want a little more income? But I don’t feel I need to add more stuff to my home or work so hard for it. Still, these ideas may work for others.
It only took less than an hour to read. That should spark a creative flash or two.
I will keep this Kindle book for reference. Just in case I need ideas.
Awoken by Sarah Noffke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has been on my Currently Reading shelf since 2014! No, I wasn’t reading it this whole time. I was trying to remind myself to read it soon. But other books jumped in the way. I decided to read the older books on the list more often than the new books to start cleaning up the list. Actually, I started this book a couple of nights ago.
At 76, I think I am over YA. I believe that other people who are younger and love paranormal stories where the young person becomes the superhero will love this series.
Text-to-speech read the book to me. It worked well. Because of it, I felt Sarah Noffke writing superb. The characters were fun. The read was short and light. I hope others will try this book and the series.
The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse: The heartbreaking new novel from the bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It took me too long to read this book. But it wasn’t the book’s fault. I was ill. And there is one of the beauties of the story. Even when I couldn’t get back to it the characters pulled me in and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I will be buying the Audiobook as I want to enjoy it again.
Love of family and friends who become family, is what the book is about. With the dangers everywhere from Nazis, starvation, and in all, love and care is shown.
I am grateful to received this book from NetGalley. With Kindle I could listen to it with text-to-speech. Heather Morris wrote The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the other two books of that trio. I loved reading them, so I knew this would be as good if not better. And there was more, music, piano, teachers and students. I loved it.
The Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well, that was quite a ride!
Even though I was under the weather, I had another Nora Roberts story to keep my interest.
Sadly, I couldn’t find it as an audiobook. With all the Gaelic or ancient verbiage, a talented narrator would be so welcome. Still, Ms. Roberts can weave a tale.
I’m not usually into vampire stories, unless they knit, or have a sense of humor. But I learned to feel
for the old buzzard.
The cast of characters was confusing at first, but by the end tears were running down my face for them all. Another way a narrator or two could have helped.
This Kindle edition was provided by Libby.
Art Therapy and Music Therapy Bundle: by Paul Catalani
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I was a music major, this was the direction I was heading. Music Therapy. That and art therapy make so much sense to me. Anything that can move your spirit and express emotions can bring the psychic mind closer to finding help.
If you want to know some basics about these theories, this is the book for you. It was a fast read. Well, listen as I used Kindle Text-to-speech. It did stir up my interests again.
I picked this one up in 2015; I’m only just now getting to reading and reviewing it. Sorry. I was worth the read, though.
Sisters of the Midnight Sun by Fiona Valpy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received this copy of Fiona Valpy’s from NetGalley. I feel so blessed to get to read, well, listen to this story using Kindle’s text-to-speech.
The story starts with two women getting to know each other. Both in grief. Soon we learn their stories. I don’t want to give too much away because the depth of their lives and loves is the best part of the adventure.
War. Interrupts life, and this part of the story about survival is the saddest.
Stories about families and loved ones are my favorite kind of story. I loved this book so much. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait for it to be an audiobook, as I would love to hear the languages, if not the accents, of the people in this book.
Cursed by Casey Odell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A four-star rating is pushing it. Mainly because I decided to try to read Book Two, I’m hoping it will get better. I picked this first book up in 2013. I kept putting off reading it. I was getting tired of Young Adult books, even then. Most are so angsty. Sadly, thirteen years later, I feel the same way.
The story started interesting enough, but as soon as the main character gets with the elves, the angst starts. ‘Why doesn’t he pay more attention to me? I can’t help myself; I have to kiss him. I know he’s bad for me, etc., etc.’
I pushed myself to get through this with Kindle Text-to-Speech. But it still was hard to read/listen to.
Okay, I will admit I was probably not the preferred audience; 76 is not YA, except in my own mind.
By the way, you can get this as a Kindle Unlimited title. Maybe you’ll like it better than I did.
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