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4/5 Free as a Bird by Missy Tarantino
Audiobooks drama

4/5 Free as a Bird by Missy Tarantino

Narrated by Julie McCarthy Run Time: 6 hrs and 20 mins Genre: Foster Care, Family Drama Summary: Destiny’s had a rough life so far. Her mother is a hot mess and pretty much neglects the kid. Eventually, she enters the foster care system. The road to a forever home is fraught with mistrust, bratty behavior,…

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4/5 Stars The Sweet Shop of Second Chances by Hannah Lynn
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4/5 Stars The Sweet Shop of Second Chances by Hannah Lynn

Narrated by Poppy Royana Run Time: 7 hrs and 24 mins Summary: Holly Berry impulsively returns to her hometown and tries to buy the candy shop she worked in as a kid. What follows is a series of fortunate and unfortunate events. Additional Comments: – There wasn’t enough of a relationship with Dan to make…

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3.45/5 Stars Hound Dog Blues by Virginia Brown
Audiobooks cozyish mystery

3.45/5 Stars Hound Dog Blues by Virginia Brown

Narrated by Karen Commins, Drew Commins Run Time: 8 hrs 38 mins Summary: A dog gets dognapped, and Harley Jean Davidson sets out to find him. Her parents sort of flee the law for a while until things cool down. The Main Character inserts herself into an investigation in a bid to get the Crime…

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3.5/5 Stars Deep Echoes by Melody Ash
Audiobooks time travel

3.5/5 Stars Deep Echoes by Melody Ash

Summary: Caitlin gets pulled into the past and meets a few people in the pre-civil war era. Additional Comments: –  This is a short prequel to a larger work. There is a lengthy preview of the first official book at the end. It gives the feel of the work to be a long-winded ad for…

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4.45/5 stars Ebenezer by Douglas Bass

Narrated by Benjamin Fife *Discussion may contain spoilers* Summary: A prequel of sorts/ retelling for A Christmas Carol. This focuses largely on Ebenezer Scrooge’s life from birth to death and everything in between. Additional Comments: – It’s entirely too long. This story could have been adequately told in about 9 hrs. It took 25 minutes…

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4.5/5 Stars Wild Rover No More by L.A. Meyer
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4.5/5 Stars Wild Rover No More by L.A. Meyer

Narrated by Katherine Kellgren Summary: Jacky Faber is on the run yet again. The story contains several  very long arcs. I liked her time as a governess best. Additional Comments: – Kellgren is amazing as usual but a lot of the middle was just painful because of the Russian accent and that Italian fool Jacky…

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Movie Review 4/5 Stars Eagle Eye

Starring: Shia Labouf Genre: thriller, action Spoiler free version- it was great if somewhat confusing and unrealistic yet oddly terrifying. Spoilers ahead. Summary: Two strangers are forced to take part in a dangerous adventure.  Additional Comments: – Jerry Shaw is the screwup twin content with working at copy cabana and barely making rent. – Ethan…

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4/5 The Boy With the Golden Arm by William Graham

Narrated by David Kressler Run time: 2 hrs and 10 mins Summary: Kid’s father agrees to coach his little league team. The gang of misfits first time baseball players shoot to win the league championship. Additional Comments: – completely predictable yet enjoyable. – a lot unrealistic yet enjoyable. – classic underdog vs the town bullies…

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3.5/5 stars Abby: Mail Order Bride by Verna Clay
Audiobooks historical

3.5/5 stars Abby: Mail Order Bride by Verna Clay

Narrated Amy Gramour Run Time: 3 hrs and 43 mins Genre: Historical-ish Summary: Abby Vaughn answers an ad to become a mail order bride for Brant Samson. He lost his beloved wife to illness. His oldest son doesn’t like her, but she’s determined to win him over. Additional Comments: I’m used to these sorts of…

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Movie Review 4/5 Stars No Time to Die

2 hrs and 43 mins Summary: There’s a fair amount of setup and a lot going on. Despite some slow points, it’s a fun action flick. It hits every typical bond film box, including shootouts, fancy gadgets, pretty women, fancy dresses, spiffy suits, car chases, death, and destruction. Additional Comments: Here, more than in other…

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