The Imperfect Art of Caring by Jessica Ryn

Narrated by Rebecca Cooper The story jumps right in to provide a complete picture of our leading lady's life. Violet is functionally doing okay; she has a job and a hobby, both of which keep her busy. Then her estranged sister drops by to drop a bomb on her. She needs her to play a…

The Case of the Rolling Bones (Perry Mason #15) by Erle Stanley Gardner

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese I intend to continue my reread (or, more precisely, the listening) of books in the Perry Mason series. I just had a conversation with a friend who was considering picking them up because she has only minimal time and wanted something light and familiar. That conversation made me realise I had not…

Aloha Alibi by Jasmine Webb

Narrated by Khristine Hvam I had the ebook with me when I got the chance to listen to the audiobook, and I took it. It was an interesting experience as the narrator kept me hooked until the end.We begin with our leading lady in a tight spot, she is being held at gunpoint, and things…

Night Came with Many Stars

by Simon Van Booy I can honestly say that the contents of this book were unexpected. I listened to an audiobook and had requested a copy because it seemed to be a blend of historical fiction and family drama, two genres I was trying to get back into.It is not a book for the faint of…

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club by Poppy Dolan

Narrated by: Lizzie Wofford This was an unexpectedly splendid book. As my disclaimer at the end also announces, my review of this is obviously affected by my need to be involved in some personal craft project or the other. That said, this book should appeal to everyone because it provides a window into a world…

Answer Creek by Ashley E. Sweeney

Narrated by Laci Morgan I picked this book up because I wanted to try something new. I did not know much about the history of the travels and trials of the 'settlers' who moved to the west coast through the breadth of the continent of the now United States.The blurb is very accurate in painting…

The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean

The author of this book has a podcast; this is something that is iterated at multiple sections of the book. It felt odd to interrupt plotlines to redirect attention to a podcast, so it stuck with me this long after having listened to the book. I think his research probably has the capacity to become…

Coming Home to Seashell Harbor by Miranda Liasson

Narrated by Kate Marcin I am always up for listening to a light book in the midst of other harder-hitting books. It helps lighten the mood and is a pleasant listen, while riding a cycle around, which is what I now do instead of walking while working my way through audiobooks.Hadley's small town is the…