I found the character's dialogue to be very young. I listened to the audio and was surprised they weren't in high school. I love a house swap type stoI found the character's dialogue to be very young. I listened to the audio and was surprised they weren't in high school. I love a house swap type story and I guess insta love is part of that storyline, but I just didn't care for this one. It had a few moments that were heart warming, but overall this was a miss for me....more
Cute Christmas story. I loved the Luke Danes vibes of the main character. He was a cab driver who had to bring elderly Callie to the doctor one day. TCute Christmas story. I loved the Luke Danes vibes of the main character. He was a cab driver who had to bring elderly Callie to the doctor one day. This was the start of a friendship between the two. Their friendship was my favorite part of the story. There was a romance toward the end that I just didn't believe. The writing had a lot of tell, but not much show. There was no buildup to that relationship so I just didn't buy it. ...more
Cute story. Too much inner dialogue mixed in with conversation. Two pretty steamy scenes. Great audiobook to listen to while driving. Not too serious,Cute story. Too much inner dialogue mixed in with conversation. Two pretty steamy scenes. Great audiobook to listen to while driving. Not too serious, some cute scenes. ...more
My least favorite Jenny Colgan so far. I did tear up at one point, but thought there were too many sad story lines all in one book...a Christmas book My least favorite Jenny Colgan so far. I did tear up at one point, but thought there were too many sad story lines all in one book...a Christmas book no less! I think I might have liked it better if I had read the other two Mure books first. I did read this one out of order. oops! It was set at Christmas, but didn't have the light, sweet, Christmas vibes I was really looking for. Oh well. On to the next one. ...more
I absolutely loved the friendship that develops between 17 year old Raymond and his 92 year old blind neighbor. I did start to feel like it became a bI absolutely loved the friendship that develops between 17 year old Raymond and his 92 year old blind neighbor. I did start to feel like it became a bit issue centered for a bit though, which is not my favorite. This book discusses racism, gun violence, poverty, divorce and family issues, survivor's guilt, sexuality, and more. ...more
A big thanks to Altria and Netgalley for the early copy of this book. All opinions to follow are my own.
Brief Summary: Natalie lost her husband 2+ yeA big thanks to Altria and Netgalley for the early copy of this book. All opinions to follow are my own.
Brief Summary: Natalie lost her husband 2+ years ago. She is struggling to "move on' as others expect her to. She begins playing piano in a trainstation and starts finding sheet music left for her anonymously. Each piece of music is in some way connected to her life with her husband and she is desperate to know who is leaving this music.
Don't let the cutesy cover fool you. This lovely book was not a romcom. Instead we have a very emotional look at the way grief affects a few of our main characters. From loss of a husband, death of a brother, unfaithfulness of a husband and father, to walking with friends after extreme loss. This book dives deep into some emotional stuff.
I really appreciated the family and friendships that were represented in this story. They all felt very realistic to me and not shown to be perfect in any way. They were messy at times, but the love for each other was so strong. It was beautifully done.
The thread of music in the story was a delight. Our main character is a pianist and song writer and is struggling to find her passion for it after the death of her husband. She eventually begins to play at a piano in a London train station and that is a jump off point for a lot of her healing. I loved the influence of music as part of her therapy and connection to others.
There is a bit of romance in here as well and I absolutely loved that it started with a friendship. Their banter was perfection! As was the romantic gesture at the end. Holy moly! The way this book ended melted my heart. Lots of tears and smiles....more
I really enjoyed this followup to The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. I enjoyed the character of Honey and her fierce determination, strength and loyI really enjoyed this followup to The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. I enjoyed the character of Honey and her fierce determination, strength and loyalty to her land, family and friends she made along the way. It was difficult to read about the prejudices against not just the blue people, but against women as well. I loved Honey's found family and the people who came alongside of her with support and friendship. I was glad to see the packhorse library project continue in this book and to see Honey follow in her mother's footsteps.
I gave this book 4 stars and would definitely recommend it to others....more
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