Title: Hello Beautiful
Author: Ann Napolitano
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 383
Length: 15h 6m
Narrator: Maura Tierney
Source: Library
Reason: Book Club
Rating:
My Thoughts
HELLO BEAUTIFUL is a touching story about love, loss, depression, betrayal, forgiveness, and second chances. Even though I’m not a huge fan of Little Women, I liked how Napolitano used it to shape the Padavano sisters. (And, in this case, Laurie ended up with the right sister.)
This book will definitely give my book club a lot to discuss. Also, while I didn’t mind the audio for the most part, there were times that I thought the narrator sounded robotic and with no emotion in her voice.
The Memo
Author: Rachel Dodes, Lauren Mechling
Genre: Science Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 336
Length: 9h 22m
Narrator: Anna Caputo
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
Despite being disappointed that THE MEMO isn’t a romance (the audiobook was categorized improperly at my library), I thought this story and the execution were interesting. I also like the hopeful and open ending. The story reminded me of THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY, just much less profound.
A Killing Cold
Author: Kate Alice Marshall
Genre: Thriller
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 304
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed A KILLING COLD. It was suspenseful and the cast of characters made for an intriguing tale.
I loved the setting and the unraveling of the story one thread at a time. The ending was a bit disappointing because I needed more comeuppance but it didn’t ruin the book for me.
Hello Beautiful
Author: Ann Napolitano
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 383
Length: 15h 6m
Narrator: Maura Tierney
Source: Library
Reason: Book Club
Rating:
My Thoughts
HELLO BEAUTIFUL is a touching story about love, loss, depression, betrayal, forgiveness, and second chances. Even though I’m not a huge fan of Little Women, I liked how Napolitano used it to shape the Padavano sisters. (And, in this case, Laurie ended up with the right sister.)
This book will definitely give my book club a lot to discuss. Also, while I didn’t mind the audio for the most part, there were times that I thought the narrator sounded robotic and with no emotion in her voice.
Boss Witch
Author: Ann Aguirre
Series: Fix-It Witches #2
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 320
Length: 10h 13m
Narrator: Ava Lucas
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy BOSS WITCH as much as WITCH PLEASE because I didn’t like Clem very much in Danica’s story. However, once I was in Clem’s head and understood why she did the things she did, I couldn’t help liking her and even empathizing with her. I also really liked Gavin and I loved the chemistry between him and Clem. (I didn’t like how the narrator voiced Gavin. The voice was too gravelly.)
I loved seeing more of the witch world and their politics. It made for an interesting, spicy, fun read. I’m glad I decided to give this a chance. I’ll probably read the next installment as well some time.
January 2025 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Favorite: Onyx Storm
Least Favorite: The Soulmate
Stats
January
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 1,469
Hours Listened: 50h 50m
Average Rating: 4.0
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 1,469
Hours Listened: 50h 50m
Average Rating: 4.0