Summary: This is a fantasy-laced retelling of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. Additional Comments: Haven’t read many retellings, so I can’t really compare to others. Action packed for a story of one journey given half a line in the Bible. Delves quickly into fantasy realm. (not necessarily bad) Characters are interesting for the most…
Portia’s dealing with a lot. Like any kid, she really wants to fit in, but it gets complicated. Additional Comments: Secrets, betrayals, and discovering your real friends. Deals with a lot of issues kids face: bullying, family drama, the hierarchy of popular kids, friends vs real friends, etc It’s kind of hard to pin down…
Read by Deborah Greenfield Run time: 7 hrs and 54 minutes Summary: An admiral washes up dead wearing inappropriate attire and pretty much everybody’s wondering whodunit. Additional Comments: Dr. Alexandra Gladstone wants to run an autopsy, but the local constable seems dead set against the idea. Characters 4.5/5 stars: Charming cast that revolves around a…
Narrated by Mikael Naramore Run time: 8 hrs and 47 mins Summary: Gant Maker and his small company of misfits set out to find the dreaded Vacra. Additional Comments: I enjoyed the story, but it’s more about the characters than the plot. My favorite parts were near the beginning when it turned more into a…
Narrated by Jan Ross Run time: 5 hrs and 12 mins Summary: Amanda’s family dies along the Oregon Trail. Two men are interested in her for different reasons. She’s not really talking to God. Additional Comments: Amanda’s anger with God was justified, but her solution (not talking to Him) seemed childish and pointless. Guess grief…
Narrated by Deborah Greenfield Run time: 11 hrs and 5 min Summary: James Blakiston has the unenviable job of tracking down a killer even when the victim isn’t very likable. Kate Greener is a laborer’s daughter, but she’s more enchanting to Blakiston than any other woman since Jane. Additional Comments: There are a lot of…
Genre: Regency Romance Summary: I named my character Cora. It seemed to fit the innocent young woman who finds out she’s the daughter of a nobleman whose son died in a tragic accident. Additional Comments: Surprisingly fun, and I’m not even a fan of the genre. Generally, I prefer more action and adventure. There are…
Genre: Contemporary Bad Boy Romance Summary: A good girl (daughter of a cop) falls for the bad boy who rides motorcycles and runs with a rough crowd but is essentially good at heart. Additional Comments: There is good closure but enough room to expand. The diamond choices are usually about getting better grades than your…
Narrated by Kate Mulgrew, Francesca Faridany Run Time: 1 hr and 19 mins Summary: It’s not really a story so much as a few conversations that could have happened between prominent women scientists. Marie Curie has an affair with a married man (Paul) and is currently being shunned by French society. Her British friend tries…
Narrated by Nick Sullivan Summary: The story’s set in a big, empty Western state around the time when automobiles were new and horses and buggies could be seen as normal modes of transportation. Peaceful Valley (I forget which state) doesn’t get much crime, but the Sherriff (not sure what his name is either since it’s…