By Spencer Quinn (Author), Jim Frangione (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin All of the Chet & Bernie books by Spencer Quinn are “top dog” and this one was no different. UP ON THE ROOF TOP of course has a Christmas theme, so in some ways is “softer” than Quinn’s usual mysteries, kind of cozy, if…
by Davis Bunn (Author), Rose Robinson (Narrator), Thomas Nelson (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin When a grieving and very ill Brian Blackstone finally makes it to the inherited mansion his wife left him, he is confronted with bad news and ill will from every side. Castle Priory – the crumbling house and the rented outbuildings – is up…
by K.T. Lee (Author), Ann Richardson (Narrator), Vertical Line Publishing, LLC (Publisher) An Audiobook review by Jackie Houchin I enjoyed A NOSE FOR MISCHIEF(and the narration) featuring dogs, intrigue, suspense and a growing romance. Zoey Butler looses her research job in a high-ranking Energy company when the FBI raids the company for fraud. Suddenly no one in the industry wants…
by Ashley Weaver (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator), Dreamscape Media (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I like the unusual characters in this series – a family of safecrackers, forgers, and pick pockets. But in wartime (WWII) the British secret service can’t be choosy. In this third book by Ashley Weaver, Electra is asked to do a dangerous bit…
by Shelley Gray (Author), Tavia Gilbert (Narrator), Zondervan (Publisher) An AUDIOBOOK review by Jackie Houchin Whispers in The Reading Room is a sweet “Cinderella’ type story by the prolific historical romance writer, Shelley Grey. In it, a bespeckled young librarian falls for a handsome gentleman who shows up weekly in her “reading room.” And it seems he returns the interest.…
by Scott Douglas (Author), Kevin Wagner (Narrator), SD Editions (Publisher) An audiobook review by Jackie Houchin What a fun book on the topic of suffering! Scott Douglas takes readers through the Bible book of Job step by step, chapter by chapter. He has new insights about when the book was written, who Job was, who his pack of friends were, what/who…
by Mark Kurlansky (Author), Richard M. Davidson (Narrator), Phoenix Books, Inc. (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I enjoyed COD: A BIOGRAPHY OF THE FISH THAT CHANGED THE WORLD quite a lot, which surprised me. The history, the numerous facts describing the fish, the places and the ways to catch them, and even a wide variety of recipes to…
By Laurien Berenson (Author), Margaret Strom (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin “Like a tomato and a baseball bat” is how someone describes sisters-in-law Peg and Rose, two elderly characters in the new Melanie Travis spin-off series, by Laurien Berenson. Sparks fly when hard-hitting, poodle-loving Peg and soft-spoken, ex-nun Rose first get together to join a bridge…
by Kate Albus (Author), Polly Lee (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I enjoyed every minute of this audiobook, even the sad and angry places. Author Kate Albus’ written words and Polly Lee‘s narration perfectly placed me right there in the English countryside as the setting for this touching story. Three children, twice orphaned, and now…
by Ashley Weaver (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator), Dreamscape Media, LLC (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin The way that Ellie McDonnell got roped into secret service for England during WWII in Ashley Weaver’s historical mystery, was clever and unusual. And she was exactly perfect for what they needed! Brave, loyal, talented in unique ways, daring, and beautiful. Did…
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