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Book Review: The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin
Martin’s book, inspired by the true history of America’s library spies during World War II, was published on July 26, 2022, and is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. The book is in dual… Continue reading
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Book Review: Inheritance: The Lost Bride Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Book One in this Roberts trilogy is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook, published on November 21, 2023, is narrated by Brittany Presley, with an author’s note delivered by Roberts, providing readers with insights into how she seamlessly… Continue reading
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Book review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley
Greeley’s debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is smoothly narrated by Susie Riddell, who maintains a consistent lyrical tone throughout, effectively matching the author’s writing style. Continue reading
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Book review: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Jenner’s tribute to Jane Austen in her debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook formats as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Richard Armitage, who creates individual voices for each character, flawlessly bringing them to life and showcasing their emotions,… Continue reading
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The Housemaid’s Secret: Housemaid #2 by Freida McFaden
Trigger Warnings: Includes graphic scenes of domestic abuse, which can be triggering for readers or listeners in similar situations. Continue reading
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Book Review: When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté’s book, initially published in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle edition in 2002, became available as an audiobook in April 2021. The audiobook is narrated by Daniel Maté, his son, creating a symbiotic relationship between listeners and the Maté father and son, as Daniel obviously knows and understands the material, introducing it with passion and… Continue reading
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Book review: Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead by Jenny Hollander
Trigger warning: Includes scenes of school violence, cutting, overuse of medication and alcohol as coping mechanisms, and scenes of extreme panic attacks with dissociation, which can be triggering to readers or listeners who suffer from similar conditions. Continue reading
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Book review: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
This audiobook is also available in paperback, hardcover, or Kindle on Amazon or at your local library through the Libby App. The narration is done by four narrators: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla, and Patti Murin. The voice of Ruby is spot on and should not be missed by readers or listeners who enjoy… Continue reading
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Book Review: War Pianist by Mandy Robotham
It is a historical fiction set in both London during the Word War II Blitz and in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Robotham introduces us to two strong female protagonists: pianists who operate or control radio transmitters, tapping out messages in Morse code as quickly as if playing a concerto on a piano. It’s riveting and well-plotted, with… Continue reading
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Book Review: Widen the Window Training Your Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma by Elizabeth A. Stanley
A self-help audiobook, also available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle formats on Amazon or at your local library, is narrated by the author herself, creating a sense of intimacy between the author and listener, as she knows where to emphasize the material presented in the book. Continue reading
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