BOOK REVIEWS
Smoke Signal (by Marie Benedict & Kate Quinn)
Smoke Signal is a fun historical fiction novella set during WWII with famed mystery writer Agatha Christie at the center of the story. It’s a unique blend of storytelling by Marie Benedict, who’s written about...
The Real Sherlock (by Lucinda Hawksley)
I am quite familiar with the legendary writer, Arthur Conan Doyle, and his spectacular creation of Sherlock Holmes; however, my knowledge about the man behind the infamous character was quite limited. Audible Original Podcast offered...
A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs (by Ben Garrod)
Like a lot of people, the Jurassic Park movies sparked my curiosity about dinosaurs. So when I saw this short Audible Original Podcast offered as part of my Audible membership, I easily added it to my library.
Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (by Neil Peart)
I’m a latecomer to the writings of Neil Peart. Just a few months ago, I learned he wrote several nonfiction books and some fiction books too. Watching interviews online, I was immediately drawn to his personality, intelligence, love of travel, and admiration of books.
Natalie Wood: The Complete Biography (by Suzanne Finstad)
Being a child during Natalie Wood’s celebrity as an actress and then her mysterious death, I was often asked if I was named after her. No, my parents did not name me after Natalie Wood; my mom said she just liked the name. Hearing the name…
The Cuckoo’s Cry (by Caroline Overington)
Another Audible Original! I enjoyed The Cuckoo’s Cry by Caroline Overington. Set in Australia at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Don Barlow lives in an idyllic beachside cottage. Now widowed…
My Effin’ Life (by Geddy Lee)
My introduction to the iconic rock n roll band, Rush, occurred in the early 1990s. In high school, there were a trio of friends who loved music and playing percussion instruments in the high school band. While only one of them played the drums, all three were humongous Rush fans.
The Getaway (by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)
This is my first time reading a book by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I picked up The Getaway from one of Audible’s amazing offers awhile ago.
Second Skin (by Christian White)
I love having an Audible subscription. Second Skin by Christian White is another short story I acquired during one of Audible’s many free offerings. Audiobook narrator Ellen Archer executed a good performance as she told the story of Stan’s tragic loss.
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