Mitchell Zuckoff (Author, Narrator), HarperAudio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin Frozen In Time is an extraordinary true story about WWII servicemen on missions who crashed their war planes on Greenland’s ice cap in 1942-3 and the daring and sometimes unsuccessful attempts at rescuing them. It’s about human survival under unendurable circumstances, valor, and selflessness beyond…
Emily Brightwell (Author), Jennifer M. Dixon (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I enjoyed Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight. The super-smart housekeeper and the staff of Inspector Witherspoon always help him solve the murder cases, but without him knowing it. The idea is clever and you DO feel sorry for the man, as kindly but…
by Tamera Alexander (Author), Devon O’Day (Narrator), Thomas Nelson (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin Christmas at Carnton is a heartwarming faith-based story set during the Civil War in the South (Tennessee). A desperate war widow with a young son and a baby on the way struggles to make her way. She has only a few days left…
by Victoria Tait (Author) A Book Review by Jackie Houchin Amateur sleuth, Dotty Sayers is developing quite nicely as an expert on antiques. She’s been employed by Akeman’s Antiques since her military husband died a short time ago. Her knowledge of valuable antiques, even antiquities, is growing from experience and the classes she’s taken. But her knowledge…
Melody Carlson (Author), Cecily White (Narrator), Vision Audiobooks LLC (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin The Christmas Joy Ride is another light, fun, heart-warming Christmas story by Melody Carlson. Thirty-something Miranda’s elderly neighbor, Joy (born on Christmas), wants to make one more trip in her RV down Route 66. She has sold her home in Chicago and is heading…
Melody Carlson (Author), Cecily White (Narrator), Dreamscape Media, LLC (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin The Christmas Blessing is another feel-good Christmas story by excellent writer, Melody Carlson. There is a sad beginning, a time of desperation, struggle, and loss when it feels like there’s no hope, and then a wonderful last-minute reprieve. This writer surely knows how to…
Melody Carlson (Author), Emily Durante (Narrator), Dreamscape Media, LLC (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin This is a feel-good, hopeful story that I loved. A sweet romance about a young widow, Wendy Harper, and her son returning to the cottage by the sea in Maine, where she spent idyllic summers with her grandparents. Now, it is hers, by inheritance,…
Re-blogged from Melissa’s Mochas, Mysteries, and Meows. on November 11, 2022 Mudpie was very excited to have the opportunity to interview Earl Grey, the feline star of this series. We hope you enjoy meeting him! Welcome, Earl Grey! Thank you so much for chatting with me today. Could you start by telling us a…
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by Grace Livingston Hill (Author), Susan O’Malley (Narrator), Blackstone Audio, Inc. (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin Originally published in 1900 by Grace Livingston Hill and recorded in this century, A DAILY RATE has a timeless message of love for God and others shown in selfless service. It Is a story of a young girl who depends on…
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