I am quite disappointed in Dark Witch book 1 of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy. I am not sure if it is because the story is very similar to Three SistersI am quite disappointed in Dark Witch book 1 of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy. I am not sure if it is because the story is very similar to Three Sisters Island trilogy, it felt like Ms Roberts is just rewriting this series or because I found the narrator a little irritating – she made the main character Iona at times a little flaky. I highly doubt I will read the next 2 books in the series. ...more
A Hundred Summers is Beatriz Williams’ second novel, the first being Overseas. A Hundred Summers is a story of friendships, betrayals, old families anA Hundred Summers is Beatriz Williams’ second novel, the first being Overseas. A Hundred Summers is a story of friendships, betrayals, old families and guarded secrets. The audiobook was an easy listen and thought Kathleen McInerney did a fine job narrating.
The story alternates between 1931/1932 and 1938. In 1931 we meet up with the main characters Lily Dane and Budgie Byrne where they are attending college football game to watch Budgie's boyfriend, Graham Pendleton play. Here Lily meets Nicholsen Greenwald at a game, and fall instantly in love with each other but with Nick being Jewish they become star cross lovers. Fast forward to 1938 to Seaview, RI where Lily has arrived at her family’s summer home with her Mother, Aunt and 6 year old sister, Kiki. And who shows up, her former best friend Budgie with former fiancé, now recently married Nicholsen Greenwald. Seeing that Lily is still single Budgie tries to match up her old boyfriend Graham Pendleton – who just happens to be a relief pitcher for the Yankees. But there is a storm brewing, the ties between Lily and Nick are too strong, the Budgie/Nick marriage is not all that it looks to be and Graham is not very trustful – threw in the Hurricane of 1938 for added excitement.
The characters are where I had my issues. I could not find one redeeming thing about Budgie and I think the author realized that as well as she throws you a little curve ball towards the end. I had no empathy for Lily, I could understand Lily being naïve in 1931 but to stay naive for 7 years was a bit too much. Her relationship with her little sister (or was it her sister), Kiki was a bit over the top. I really would have liked to have given this book 4 stars for I felt it was well written but I found the story very predictable and several of the main characters quite annoying – so 3 ½ stars. ...more
Although it was well written and the narrator (who was the author) was excellent .. it was just too weird for me, for that reason I would given it morAlthough it was well written and the narrator (who was the author) was excellent .. it was just too weird for me, for that reason I would given it more of 2 1/2 stars....more
Joyland by Stephen King is the story of 21 year old virgin Devin Jones who spends the summer and fall of 1973 working at the North Carolina amusement Joyland by Stephen King is the story of 21 year old virgin Devin Jones who spends the summer and fall of 1973 working at the North Carolina amusement park. Jump on board for Dev’s journey – it is a coming of age tale; of lost love and love found, of new friends, of ghost stories, of murder and of the fate of a dying child that will change his life forever.
The audio book was narrated by Michael Kelly. It took me some time to warm up to his style but by the end of the almost 8 hour narration I thought he did an excellent job. ...more
At one time Nicole and Charlotte we best of friend – inseparable – spending their summers on Nicole’s family summer home on Quinnipeague, a small islaAt one time Nicole and Charlotte we best of friend – inseparable – spending their summers on Nicole’s family summer home on Quinnipeague, a small island off the coast of Maine. But 10 years have passed, with secrets kept and different life paths that have caused these women to grow apart. Nicole’s dad has passed away and now the summer home on Quinnipeague is going to be sold. Nicole being a food blogger and Charlotte a successful travel writer will bring these 2 friends together once more to renew their friendship and write a cookbook bases on Quinnipeague recipes – but each has a secret that will change both their lives. Nicole’s secret would betray her husband, Julian’s wishes, for Charlotte it could destroy her renewed friendship with Nicole but prolong Julian’s life. It would release Charlotte from her guilt of the past and allow her to love again.
Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky it a story of the strength of friendship, the ability to face misfortune, to love again and follow your heart when your life does not follow your life plan.
I can’t say the story was unpredictable. I did find Nicole’s character at time be grating but total enjoyed Charlotte and Leo. This was my first Barbara Delinsky book - it was well written, I found the characters well developed - I will definitely read another Delinsky. This was an audiobook was narrated by Marguerite Gavin – she did an excellent job. ...more
Uncharted is a novella that is a follow up to Tracey Garvis-Graves’s debut novel On the Island. One day a strange man shows up on the door step of TJ Uncharted is a novella that is a follow up to Tracey Garvis-Graves’s debut novel On the Island. One day a strange man shows up on the door step of TJ and Anna’s home. The man is Owen Sparks a self made millionaire who at the young age of 23 walked away from his dot.com world to escape into a solitude world of an uninhabited island half way around the world. Owen has come to tell Anna and TJ his incredible story and how their lives are intertwined.
I thoroughly enjoy Uncharted and was a great wrapped up to On the Island …. So you must read On the Island first. I did find Tracey Garvis-Graves’s writing style has matured, her chapters less choppy but enjoy her storyline. I already have pre-ordered her next book Covet. ...more
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella is the story about one unlucky wacky and at times exasperating Poppy Wyatt. Poppy is about to get married to I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella is the story about one unlucky wacky and at times exasperating Poppy Wyatt. Poppy is about to get married to the most perfect man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her life starts to falls apart – she loses the family heirloom engagement ring in a hotel fire drill and then her phone is stolen but someone has tossed their mobile away. In comes businessman Sam Roxton said owner of tossed mobile phone and he wants the company phone back. As the story evolves Poppy and Sam are constantly butting into each other through emails and text all while Poppy it trying to juggles wedding preparations and hiding her engagement hand to Magnus and his parent .. ahh by Poppy is in for even a bigger surprises.
It took me some time to get into this book – I found Poppy annoying at times especially with all the ‘footnote’ comments. Once we got past the whole ‘lost ring’ I warmed up to the book and had a few good chuckles. This audiobook was narrated by Jayne Entwistle and whom I enjoyed.
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