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Review: You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate

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May 5, 2026

You with the Sad Eyes: A MemoirYou with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir by Christina Applegate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How do you review a life? That’s how I feel when I report on an autobiography. Christina Applegate has lived a complicated life, with goals met and enjoyed, and others missed. or regretted. And it continues.

The author did her own reading. I always appreciate that. One could hear her angst, fears, or sadness in her voice. I have to admit it brought up my own empathetic emotions for her. Maybe I should warn you to bring Kleenex?

While she has had the dream jobs, much of her life has been the pits. And now, as she lives with MS, she has a podcast offering support for others. I think her love for others shows through everything.

Libby loaned this audiobook. Thank you!

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Review: How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan

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May 4, 2026

How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and BeyondHow to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As much as I want to love this book and Cesar’s teachings, his methods do not sink into my head or my dog’s. I’ll keep trying. I love my Milo.

The other reason this audiobook didn’t work for me was that it was directed to newly adopted puppies. My guy is now an adolescent. Maybe when we can get him neutered, it will calm him a bit. He is quite trainable. He loves his treats and does many tricks. By the way, the book isn’t read by Cesar but rather John H. Mayer. I was disappointed not to hear Mr. Millan.

This copy came from Libby. I think I need a book on correcting behavior instead. There are a lot of other books I need to read to get the perfect behavior for an already perfect pup. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Review: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! bu Liza Minnelli

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April 30, 2026

Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!: My Memoir - The instant #1 Sunday Times Bestselling MemoirKids, Wait Till You Hear This!: My Memoir – The instant #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Memoir by Liza Minnelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here is a memoir worth listening to. Liza Minnelli tells her story of over 80 years on this earth. In her own voice. It was fascinating.

I’ve never been her greatest fan, but since the book, my respect has deepened to the point I want to go find everything she ever did and enjoy it with new eyes and ears.

Libby supplied this audiobook. Enjoy.

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Review: Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training by Christina Hunger

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April 28, 2026

Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button TrainingYour Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training by Christina Hunger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have thought for a while that communication is what we all need, and that goes beyond humans. Remember the conversation Koko held with Betty White? It doesn’t take much to see that animals have adapted to our language. Outside? Food, water, hugs, shake paw, roll over, etc. My dog understands my English words. I have no idea what he needs to say to me. I do not know doglish. What if he could talk to me? What would he say? Today I think he cursed out the cable guy nonstop for hours! No amount of reward for silence or punishment in the crate, stopped the heart stopping and ear splitting sounds. I do wish we could sit and have a talk we could come away from with understanding.

The zoo shows on Animal Planet, etc. show how even the most dangerous animals can be trained to do simple tricks to make their care more efficient. And so I feel obliged to do what I can to make my pets’ care better for all of us.

I started reading this on Libby but soon bought all the versions and joined all her websites. And I just bought my first two buttons. Outside, and water is what I’ll assign them.

If you get the chance find the books but even if not find Christina Hunger’s Instagrams and Facebook pages. See the many dog talks and cat talks people are having with their pets.

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Review: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

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April 27, 2026

The Night Swim (Rachel Krall, #1)The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A podcast gets too real. Megan Goldin has written quite the thriller. With Bailey Carr, January LaVoy, and Samantha Desz reading, it kept me in the story awake.

I was fortunate to find this on Libby. As you can see on Amazon, the audio version is $500! Apparently, there is a second book, but I couldn’t find it in my Libby. It was only that I finished another book before I was ready to sleep that sent me looking for whatever interesting book was available at the moment. This one showed up on the list.

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Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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April 26, 2026

Project Hail MaryProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG! This one was so good that I had to start the reread immediately after I finished. I had checked out the book from Libby, but had to buy the Audible version, as I know I will want to relive this adventure often.

It didn’t hurt that the Artemis was flying as I read.

I can’t wait to watch the movie!

If you haven’t tried this yet, you have so much fun awaiting you. Get it and enjoy!

By the way, the narration by Ray Porter was such a pleasure!

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Review: Serenity Found by Jane Espenson

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April 21, 2026

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly UniverseSerenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon’s Firefly Universe by Jane Espenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am so far behind in my reviews. Sorry. I’ll do my best to remember.

Usually, I find anthologies or essays a bit boring. But I took my time reading (listening) to this one, just an essay or two at a time, between other bigger reads. By doing it this way, I found myself loving the thoughts presented in this collection.

Colby Elliott narrated, captivating the reader with plenty of emotion and vocal variation.

I bought this version from Audible. If you are a Firefly fan, you’ll love this, too.

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Review: The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

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April 2, 2026

The Queens of CrimeThe 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.

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Review: Seven Tears Into the Sea by Terri Farley

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March 28, 2026

Seven Tears Into the SeaSeven Tears Into the Sea by Terri Farley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I don’t know if I was off or if text-to-speech couldn’t help me stay focused, but I kept getting lost. I still have an image clear as a portrait of a girl giving her nightgown as her skin? But later, I realized it was the male who was the selkie. Where did his fur go? I’m sorry. Bedtime grogginess? Life issues got in the way?

Terri Farley has written many horse stories. I have many on my TBR list. But the ones I did get to, I have enjoyed. And I did like the time on the beach and the time spent with the characters. I just found myself lost at times. Maybe I’ll read it again later.

Maybe this book isn’t meant for 76-year-olds, though I often still feel I am in touch with the inner teen. I don’t know. I hope others love it.

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Review: Firestorm-The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster by Jacob Soboroff

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March 27, 2026

Firestorm - The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of DisasterFirestorm – 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?

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