I never would have read this if not for #OverBookedClub. Thank you! Interesting period of history with characters that draw you in and make you care about them.

This book addresses human-animal conflict. There are a wide variety of problems between people and animals, however, not a lot of great solutions. I did learn quite a few things and I find Roach‘s writing style to be entertaining.

This is such a creative novel. I loved all the quirky characters, especially the children. I appreciate the little touches that really add humor, such as “Extremely Upper Management.” Gotta give props to the narrator, Daniel Henning, who voiced the characters much better than I probably would have on my own.

This book has an outlandish plot, but a likable MC and an ancillary character (ex-husband‘s girlfriend) you love to hate makes this an enjoyable listen. I honestly wasn‘t sure about reading book #2 and then there was the Epilogue. What a great hook for the next book! I‘m all in!!!

This is an interesting novel about Belle de Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan‘s personal librarian. Belle becomes very influential in the art and book world all while hiding a huge secret - she is a Black woman “passing” as white (not a spoiler; info given in the book description).

A good contemporary novel dealing with parent/child relationships, college admissions, and a bad decision.

I loved the audiobook! The narrator, Kirt Graves, brings the characters to life. I loved this story of transitioning to the afterlife. It was both humorous and bittersweet.

This is shaping up to be a fun listen. I‘ve just started and am loving it! These characters are fantastic.

Very enjoyable. Three generations of women (and a few men) work to save their family‘s failing winery. I liked the book club connection. If I had read Jackie Collins, Judith Krantz, etc, I‘m sure I would have liked it even more.

Such a heartwarming story about a girl and a dog. I can‘t believe I haven‘t read this before now. Narration by Cherry Jones is excellent.

Another good installment in the Stephanie Plum series. I really enjoyed the addition of Potts and another potentially recurring character, Gabriela Rose.

If you are a dog person, you will love this book. Initially I didn‘t realize it was a memoir. I usually dislike memoirs, but this one is excellent. I loved the quirky dog walkers, the eccentric owners, and, of course, the dogs! The audiobook is narrated by Anna Popplewell.

I‘ve always liked this series. If you are a Grandma Mazur fan, you‘ll enjoy this one!

I really liked this book. I found the MC to be VERY relatable in that quirky, but one-step-too-far (i.e. WEARING the dog) kind of way that makes her humorous. I think it takes a skillful writer to bring just the right amount of that quirkiness to major life stresses to make it funny and not just bizarre. One‘s life experiences probably play a big role in whether you find the MC sadly humorous or whiny. Narrated by Courtney Patterson.

I liked this book a lot and would definitely recommend it, but honestly, there was a point where I wanted it to just move along already. That being said, I LOVED the ending. The audiobook is narrated by Julia Whelan, who is a fantastic narrator.

P.S. If you decide to sell your soul, be REALLY careful with the wording of the deal. (Maybe run it by a friend first.😂)

A gentle reminder to those of us of a certain age to get rid of all those items we no longer use and that no one in our circle of family and friends wants. This was a bit more of a memoir than I expected. The audiobook is narrated by Juliet Stevenson who is excellent and the perfect choice for this particular book.

This is the second of the Thursday Murder Club series. I liked this one even more than the first. The characters are endearing. I love Joyce‘s new Instagram account! A great whodunnit. An excellent narrator for the audiobook.

I love this series! I think it is so clever that the author writes himself into the story. I hope there are many more to come!!!

I enjoyed this book. The relationships seemed realistic. Has the feel of a memoir without the whiny aspect I detest in most real memoirs😂

Very good story. Very good narrator. I liked the twist that came in the middle. It added just the right change to keep it from becoming repetitive. I didn‘t really like the MC all that much, but STILL really enjoyed this book.

I had my doubts about this, but am pleasantly surprised. I hope the storyline holds up.

How have I never heard of Virginia Hall? What a woman!!! So tough. So brave. So dedicated. This is the kind of nonfiction book that is so interesting there is no need for it to ever be turned into historical fiction. And once again, the narration by Juliet Stevenson is exceptional.

I enjoyed Juliet Stevenson‘s narration of Miss Benson‘s Beetle so much I searched my library for other books she has narrated. This popped up and was available. So far, what a find!

I liked this book for the most part, but it drug for me in places. I‘m fascinated by the process of creating a dictionary, so I found the premise intriguing. The audiobook narrator was good.

You know a book is in your wheelhouse when you are torn between rushing to find out how it ends and pacing yourself because you don‘t want to be finished. The audiobook narrator, Juliet Stevenson, is absolutely fabulous. She truly brings the characters to life. I love this book!

I‘m almost halfway into the audiobook version and am loving it! The narrator, Juliet Stevenson, is wonderful! I hope the story holds up through the end.

I had no preconceived notions about this book before I read it. It is one that will stick with me for a long time. From the opening sentence, I was hooked. There are humorous moments and tragic moments. It took me quite some time to finish it, but it was well worth it.

“I am doomed to remember a boy with a wrecked voice…”

Very interesting premise. Excellent narrator. If you like this series, I think you will be pleased with this book.

Just started this audiobook. Great premise! Sure hope it pans out! 🤞🏻

If I had known this was a memoir, I NEVER would have listened to it. I despised the last two memoirs I read. This was a pleasant surprise. The author was introspective and she was NOT whiny. (Those other memoirs lacked introspection and were painfully self-indulgent). So, props to Michelle Zauner. Loved the descriptions of the food & the role it played in her relationships, especially with her mother.

Great book. I‘ve been involved in sports a long time and so I particularly liked the focus on tennis/coaching/parents of athletes. I liked how the author occasionally moves the story along through the viewpoints of minor characters. She did a great job of showing how various family members have different recollections of past events. I also appreciated the main characters doing some self-reflection as it improved their relatability.

Not too far into this, but it is shaping up to be a good one!

Unpopular opinion, but this book didn‘t do much for me. Neil was the only character I found to be relatable. I don‘t think the audiobook was the way to go with this one.

“They aren‘t ‘I give up‘ pants! They‘re comfortable. Every woman I know wears them.”

Very funny. The original “Class Mom” was my fav, but this is almost as good.
(And, yeah, I‘m sitting here reading while wearing yoga pants😂)

Btw…if anyone figures out the frequent use of ‘ya‘ in this book, let me know. Everyone I know from the Midwest says “yeah,” not “ya.”

So glad my library hold was available today. This is a perfect read for a rainy day. I‘m loving it!

Sorry to admit this was my first reading of P&P. Very entertaining, particularly the last third. Lady Catherine de Bourgh…what a piece of work! 😂
I highly recommend the audiobook version narrated by Rosamund Pike.

Another great book by Caitlin Doughty. Informative, interesting, and humorous stories of her job working in a crematory. Once again, I learned a lot about the death industry in America.

I found this to be sweet, funny, heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking. I loved the kids. I highly recommend the audiobook version which is narrated by the author.

I laugh at myself for wanting to rave about a book on writing dictionaries😂. This book is SO GOOD. The author‘s wit and humor make this an entertaining read. So many good quotes, but I‘ll settle on this one.

“The history of English is full of messiness and illogic because the English language is a true democracy, built entirely by the people who use and have used it, and people, generally speaking, are messy and illogical…

Very interesting. The description in the picture is perfect! Amy Chua makes me seem like a slothful parent 😂 Narrated by the author.

This book is sad & sweet. I‘m only a third of the way into it. I hope it holds up because I am thoroughly enjoying it!

I found this to be a fascinating “listen.” Caitlin Doughty describes funerary customs of various cultures around the world. I learned A LOT. I find the author to be witty, yet very respectful. She narrated this book & has a great voice.

An enjoyable Rom Com. I really liked the banter between the two main characters. Using their previous trips to tell the backstory was clever. I did feel it went on a bit too long. I was ready for the ending.

Subtitle: Big questions from tiny mortals about death. I‘m not sure where/how I heard about this book. It is excellent. I like her sense of humor, yet respect for issues surrounding death. The audiobook is narrated by the author. I‘m going to look for her other books!

Excellent, twisty plot with just the right amount of psychological tension. The story of twin sisters, Fern & Rose, with a secret from the past. Fern has sensory issues which make her extremely literal, somewhat quirky, and very endearing. Rose‘s side of the story is told through journal entries.

I liked, but didn‘t love, this book and I‘m trying to figure out why. I found the subject matter - Lucy Stone, abolitionist & fighter for universal suffrage - to be very interesting. I learned a lot. I thought the interactions between Lucy and Susan B. Anthony were fascinating. However, the pacing of the story bogged down at times, particularly in the last several chapters. I wish I had read this instead of listening to the audiobook.

The audiobook version (only from audible) is excellent and a quick listen - a little over a hour, I believe. I love books written in an epistolary format. This is the story of letters exchanged between two people whose spouses are having an affair.

I really enjoyed this WWII historical fiction novel following the lives of four friends. I wasn‘t aware of the racial issues in London during that time. I also gained some insight into the issue of class. A very good read from a different perspective (at least for me) than other books of the genre. The audiobook narration was by Luke Thompson and was excellent.

I loved this book - historical fiction set during the Great Depression/Dust Bowl. It drew me in from the very beginning. What a difficult experience to live through. I am all in on books with strong women, especially moms. And I REALLY like strong moms who don‘t whine. The teenage daughter was not exactly likable, but seemed real to me. They are called the Greatest Generation for a reason.

“She was mad at the world, and somehow that meant she was mad at her mom most of all.”

Quote about a teenage girl in 1934. Not sure about then, but it sure is true today!😂