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April Audiobook Reviews

Susie — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It’s been an interesting year for me and audiobooks. Typically, I have many audiobooks that I just love, but this year that hasn’t quite happened. Instead, I have lots of audiobooks that I really liked. It’s probably just me and my crazy life right now, making it a little harder for me to connect on audio. I’m still on the hunt for that “A” audiobook, but for today I’m sharing four audiobooks that did their job – they entertained me….

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How Could She by Lauren Mechling | Review

Susie — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:14 +0000

How Could She by Lauren Mechling (debut)
Publisher: Viking
Release Date: June 25, 2019
Length: 320 pages
Amazon

{A Bit of Backstory}

Single Sentence Summary

Close friends or secret enemies? That’s what Geraldine, Sunny and Rachel contemplate as they navigate their way through shifting careers and changing relationships….

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The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman | Review

Susie — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:00:13 +0000

The Gunners by Rebecca Hoffman
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Release Date: March 20, 2018
Length: 224 pages
Amazon

{A Bit of Backstory}

Single Sentence Summary

Friendships change over time, but as “The Gunners” reunite for the funeral of one of their own will they be able to understand why their’s abruptly ended when they needed each other most?…

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Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Review

Susie — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:00:41 +0000

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Publisher: Scribner
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Length: 448 pages
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{A Bit of Backstory}

Single Sentence Summary

In the midst of WWII, Anna Kerrigan crosses paths with Dexter Styles, bringing back far-off memories of a meeting between her long-vanished father and Styles….

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The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker | Review

Susie — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:00:36 +0000

The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker (debut)
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: January 31, 2017
Length: 384 pages
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Single Sentence Summary: Mel and Sharon meet the first week of college, sharing a love of drawing and animation, which will forever seal their friendship and entwine their lives.

Primary Characters: Mel Vaught – a talented animator with a big, brash, confident personality. Mel is often the life of the party and just as often doesn’t know when to stop. Sharon Kisses – also a talented animator, though less sure of herself. Sharon sees herself as the partner who keeps the work moving, but doubts her artistic contributions….

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