This link will give you more info on the audiobook app I use, called Overdrive.
I am a huge reader - or more accurately - a huge listener of
audiobooks.
I listen to
between 4 and 6 books a week. That's right - A WEEK!
So, without
further ado - here are the titles of the books I have listened to during the
last two weeks (April 16-30):
These are my recommended reads - for story info/reviews visit Goodreads.
EMMA FLINT - Little Deaths
Inspired by a true story. A great audiobook, the narration was very enjoyable. As a single parent I found myself getting very frustrated with the main characters, a useless mother and her pathetic husband. That said, I was curious enough to want to find out what happened to the two children in this story. Overall, I did enjoy this book. And, whether I like it or not, parents, like those portrayed in the novel, definitely do exist.
LAUREN WOLK - Beyond the Bright Sea
There was something about the cover and title that made me read "more" and I'm glad I did. This was a very interesting read. Written as a fiction, but full of historical non-fiction facts. I ended up learning something about the leper colonies in the USA. Quite interesting.
JEFFREY KLUGER - The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed - in Your World (Non-Fiction)
This is a book everyone should read - not only to recognize what's going on in other people's mind, but to take a hard look at our own personality - it's never too late to take stock.
JERRY SPINELLI - The Warden's Daughter
Believable characters, interesting plot - from start to finish this was a great audiobook. Lots of wonderful personalities woven in the story.
LAURA DAVE - Hello, Sunshine
Suspenseful and entertaining, compelling and funny. I was taken with the storyline and characters. Try living an authentic life at a time when one has little public privacy. Yup, that's why I'm not on Facebook!
DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK - Same Beach, Next Year
This was such a delightful read - loved the two couples, loved the heart and soul you could feel in the written word. As these characters bonded you could really feel their emotions.
J M BARRIE - Peter Pan (for the umpteenth time - love his storytelling skills)
This is research reading - I've read Peter Pan more times than I can count. If you've never read it (on what planet do you live) then get with it!
NEIL GAIMAN - Trigger Warning
This is a collection of short fiction stories - read by the author. Some I really liked, others I confess I did fast forward. I'm a fan of Neil Gaiman so I wanted to give his short stories a perusal - overall worth picking up.
NANCY MACLEAN - Democracy in Chains (Non-Fiction)
THE DEEP HISTORY OF THE RADICAL RIGHT'S STEALTH PLAN FOR AMERICA
A great read - in fact - a MUST READ for anyone with a mind of their own. I listened to it twice - yeah, it was so necessary. I needed to fully grasp the influence US politics have on all of us. (I'm Canadian.)
PEARL S. BUCK - The Good Earth
A book many have read - quite frankly I think I read it long ago, but I so thoroughly enjoyed it this time.
Please note - I am providing recommendations only, not reviews. My intention is to share books I've enjoyed. As for reviews there are lots of sites which do just that. Goodreads offers book reviews and information about the books - check out your local library as well.
