Category: Reviews


Review: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton

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September 17, 2023

The League of Gentlewomen Witches (Dangerous Damsels, #2)The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

About halfway into this book, I thought of what I wanted to say about this book. It is:

Improperly provocative done properly. Another I thought of since:  Wickedly Proper

Witches, pirates, tea parties, and subtle romance keep this story going. So funny, I nearly spit my tea, yet subtle enough not to wake my husband with my guffaws.

Elizabeth Knowelden (Narrator) gave the proper voice to read this fun book.

I think I liked this one far more than India Holton’s first book, The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. The witches versus pirates made my day!

If you are looking for a fun diversion from everyday torture, this book might do the job. I was lucky to find this audio version on Libby.

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Review: The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky

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September 14, 2023

The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of DenialThe Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am really not finished yet. I am at 99%, but I wanted to write this review before closing the laptop.

This is highly political, but David Lipsky seems to have no favorites. He has much to say about the denial on both sides of the aisle. I love science, but this proves how human ambition can kill science and the people who would benefit most from knowing the answers, however they proved.

Mike Chamberlain (Narrator) did a reasonably good job reading the book, but there wasn’t much to work with. It seemed the thing I hated most about this book was how the author chose to pretty up the story with words or illustrations that seemed to entertain him. I found these annoying, and it took me out of the story he was trying to tell. Not to say this is fiction. It was history in light of science and politics.

There are various opinions about this book in the reviews. Maybe you will love it? Or not? Try for yourself to see.

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Review: The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

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September 11, 2023

The Midwife's ApprenticeThe Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wish books didn’t need tags like ‘middle grade’ or ‘young adult’ as this book had so much depth for all ages. Maybe somewhere, we could say, middle grades could read this. Young adults can relate. But I think this would make a great read-aloud to share. A teacher or parent could do the reading. There are a lot of conversation starters built in that people should enjoy.

For someone who entertained the occupation of midwifery, this called me as much as the show, ‘Call the Midwife.’ The miracle of birth and mothering are passions of mine.

This was a Libby Kindle that I was able to use text-to-speech. I think I would have loved a narrator, but the TTS did a great job all the way through. Can anyone tell me why TTS can’t say ‘finger’ but rather says ‘finJay’? That was the only word I had to take a moment to understand. But that was okay. Your brain adjusts to small inconsistencies like that.

Apparently, there are discussion booklets and book group helps. I would love to have been a part of one of those.

I am now a fan of Karen Cushman and can’t wait to read more of her books. I hope you like her, too.

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Review: Dragon Mage Academy The Complete Series: Books 1-7 Box Set by Cordelia Castel

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September 10, 2023

Dragon Mage Academy The Complete Series: Books 1-7 Box SetDragon Mage Academy The Complete Series: Books 1-7 Box Set by Cordelia Castel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I wanted to like this. I did trudge through as there were threads of plot I wanted to see to the end. But I had the series on Kindle with text-to-speech on speed level 3. It almost sounded like the chipmunks were reading it, but I could follow the storyline and stay with it. I had pushed it aside, but I ran out of stuff to read for a moment, and there it was, so I tried again.

The characters were unrelatable. And I don’t know about you, but as much as I loved seeing books of girls defeating the male-dominated societies by pretending to be boys, I prefer stories of females making it in equalitarian societies. All things being equal, I love the dragons in this story. They are intelligent and bond with humans to get things done.

Go read the reviews. They are quite mixed. You may love this book. You may hate it. At least you’ll have a decent read for a few nights.

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Review: Vampire Knitting Club 7-9

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September 3, 2023

Each of these books introduces another layer of paranormal being. We meet a poltergeist in this one. Sadly, we don’t get to know the ghost in the depth we have in the others, witches and vampires. Maybe that is yet to come? I suggest it.

Anyway, as fun as the previous books were, this one didn’t let me down. I’m getting used to not sleeping because the book has me wrapped up in all the yarn tangles.

I love the author’s way of telling a story and I think that Sarah Zimmerman brings it all to life. Her ability to switch accents or voices to act out each character.

My biggest problem is not being able to find another boxed set for books 10-12. Seems like I’ll have to read them one by one.

Bring ’em on! I love this series!

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Review: Vampire Knitting Club 7-9

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Each of these books introduces another layer of paranormal being. We meet a poltergeist in this one. Sadly, we don’t get to know the ghost in the depth we have in the others, witches and vampires. Maybe that is yet to come? I suggest it.

Anyway, as fun as the previous books were, this one didn’t let me down. I’m getting used to not sleeping because the book has me wrapped up in all the yarn tangles.

I love the author’s way of telling a story and I think that Sarah Zimmerman brings it all to life. Her ability to switch accents or voices to act out each character.

My biggest problem is not being able to find another boxed set for books 10-12. Seems like I’ll have to read them one by one.

Bring ’em on! I love this series!

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Review: Vampire Knitting Club 7-9

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Each of these books introduces another layer of paranormal being. We meet a poltergeist in this one. Sadly, we don’t get to know the ghost in the depth we have in the others, witches and vampires. Maybe that is yet to come? I suggest it.

Anyway, as fun as the previous books were, this one didn’t let me down. I’m getting used to not sleeping because the book has me wrapped up in all the yarn tangles.

I love the author’s way of telling a story and I think that Sarah Zimmerman brings it all to life. Her ability to switch accents or voices to act out each character.

My biggest problem is not being able to find another boxed set for books 10-12. Seems like I’ll have to read them one by one.

Bring ’em on! I love this series!

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Review: Vampire Knitting Club 7-9

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Each of these books introduces another layer of paranormal being. We meet a poltergeist in this one. Sadly, we don’t get to know the ghost in the depth we have in the others, witches and vampires. Maybe that is yet to come? I suggest it.

Anyway, as fun as the previous books were, this one didn’t let me down. I’m getting used to not sleeping because the book has me wrapped up in all the yarn tangles.

I love the author’s way of telling a story and I think that Sarah Zimmerman brings it all to life. Her ability to switch accents or voices to act out each character.

My biggest problem is not being able to find another boxed set for books 10-12. Seems like I’ll have to read them one by one.

Bring ’em on! I love this series!

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Review: The Vampire Knitting Club Boxed Set: Books 4-6 by Nancy Warren

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September 1, 2023

The Vampire Knitting Club Boxed Set: Books 4-6The Vampire Knitting Club Boxed Set: Books 4-6 by Nancy Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This review is for the Audible edition with this ASIN: B09Z7BLVY4, with Sarah Zimmerman as narrator. The writing is marvelous, but Ms. Zimmerman’s acting is superb!

This series is so much fun that I can’t wait for the next box-set batch of books. As of the middle of the night, I’m already on to books 7-9. It is so much fun it is hard to leave the books and actually go to sleep at night.

Not into vampires, no worries. No biting happens; none of the scary or boring vamps who do interviews. Not conversant in knitting? No problem; no patterns are thrown in the works to get tangled in.

Yet, if you have had some experience with either the undead or yarn, you will feel the author is writing for you personally.

There is a little paranormal romance, but not enough to gum up the works. There is witchy fun despite the cozy murders that keep happening in each book. Regardless of these inabilities, the un-undead, non-knitting heroine will get it figured out.

Now back to my reading/listening fun.

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Review: My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places by Mary Roach

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August 28, 2023

My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest PlacesMy Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places by Mary Roach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The world is far too serious. A person needs to step away and see the humor where they can. Here is a step in the right direction.

Have you read Mary Roach’s Stiff? If so, you will need no pushing to pick this up. Ms. Roach has the best sense of humor. This is a dangerous book if you are attempting to be quiet while your partner sleeps. I almost blew a gasket, trying to prevent the laugh-out-loud experience.

I wasn’t thrilled with narrator Angela Dawe’s voice, but I got used to it, and she had a handle on the reader or listener’s funny bones. Mary Roach just told stories about her life, or her take on life, and I can guarantee these situations you have lived through and had similar thoughts but maybe didn’t laugh as hard as the stories caused.

Though this was an Audible, I bet you could pick this up at the library. Give yourself a break for joy.

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