Ordinary Grace – William Kent Kreuger (Audio Narrator, Rich Orlow)

People died in Bremen MN, the summer of 1961.  Frank Drum was 13.  The first death was little Bobby Cole, a "simple" boy who played on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train.  Forty years later, Frank reflects on that summer that changed his family forever.  Each member "coming of age."  Frank's dad … Continue reading Ordinary Grace – William Kent Kreuger (Audio Narrator, Rich Orlow) →

Everything is Probably Fine- Julia London (Audio Narrator Marni Penning)

Lorna Lott is successful but not liked. She writes emails continuously to her sister that she does not send, till she sent one that left her boss, a boss she likes, at a loss about what to do with their star salesperson. Their problematic supervisor. Lorna must go through a 30 day wellness program paid … Continue reading Everything is Probably Fine- Julia London (Audio Narrator Marni Penning) →

The Witch’s Orchard – Archer Sullivan (audio book narrator – Emily Pike Stewart)

The Witch's Orchard introduces us to Annie, a former Air force investigator turned private investigator. Annie grew up in a dysfunctional home in Appalachia. So she finds herself drawn to Max, an 18 year old with a story. Ten years ago, his sister Molly disappeared, the third little girl who disappeared. Jessica, the first was … Continue reading The Witch’s Orchard – Archer Sullivan (audio book narrator – Emily Pike Stewart) →

Joy Moody is Out of Time – Kerryn Mayne (audio narrator -Annie Maynard)

Although at times the beginning of this novel seemed slow, it morphed into a real favorite for me! Joy Moody, former social worker and divorcee, raised twin girls who are about to turn 21. Cassie and Andie have always known that Joy is not their biological mother. But the origin story she tells them is … Continue reading Joy Moody is Out of Time – Kerryn Mayne (audio narrator -Annie Maynard) →

To Hunt an Heiress – Martha Keyes (audio narrator Paula Hunt)

This book was a fun/funny little romp of a tale, reminiscent of a PG Wodehouse plot but without Jeeves to solve the trip ups. Sebastian Drake, a handsome man from a good family with no money to speak of needs to marry an heiress-- and soon --to address an emergency. It is a Regency period … Continue reading To Hunt an Heiress – Martha Keyes (audio narrator Paula Hunt) →

Sick and Dirty – Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness – Michael Koresky

Sick and Dirty gives us wonderful insight into of the years of the notorious Hays Code and its impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ characters, in film, which was to allow no hint that anything exists but heterosexual people. In fact, this very readable book is even more enjoyable in exposing the ingenious way the … Continue reading Sick and Dirty – Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness – Michael Koresky →

The Unraveling of Julia – Lisa Scottoline (audio narrator – Maria Marquis)

I decided to read the audio version of The Unraveling of Julia. Julia is a few years into married life to Mike, a new lawyer. They live in Philadelphia and are happy. Walking home from dinner after a celebratory evening, Julia suddenly senses danger, just as a mugger tries to grab her purse. As Mike … Continue reading The Unraveling of Julia – Lisa Scottoline (audio narrator – Maria Marquis) →

Lincoln in the Bardo – George Saunders (Audio cast below)

(Audio book performed by cast including:  Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, George Saunders, Carrie Brownstein, Don Cheadle, Lena Dunham, Bill Hader, Kirby Heyborne, Keegan-Michael Key, Julianne Moore, Megan Mullally, Susan Sarandon, Ben Stiller, Various) If you are going to read this book, read this audible version with a cast of different voices, each playing the various characters, most of whom are a kind of ghost. Those who die and … Continue reading Lincoln in the Bardo – George Saunders (Audio cast below) →