This month was hectic, so I could only listen to 13 audiobooks, most of which were good. 1- From the Wizarding Archive by J.K. Rowling and Evanna Lynch- This is the latest from J.K. Rowling and adds more history to the Wizarding world of Harry Potter which I really enjoyed. 2—Frankenstein by Mary Shelley—This is …
Audiobooks
A few of my favorite things are driving through the mountainous areas in my state and looking at fall colors while listening to an audiobook. I don’t like a lot of language in the books I listen to (or any at all, really, but I’ll tolerate a little bit). Also, I’m not too fond of …
I enjoyed 24 out of the 25 audiobooks I listened to this month. The 24 audiobooks I recommend are in bold type in the reviews below. For other recommended audiobooks, check out this link here. 1-Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance– What an awe-inspiring elegy! JD Vance grew up in Appalachian Kentucky, with some rather out-of-control …
The audiobooks I recommend are in bold type. For other recommended audiobooks, check out this link here. 1.Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe– Why do they not write novels like this anymore? Robinson Crusoe is a classic for good reason. I was so intrigued by this plot and while it is hard to believe that a …
Many heroes, sung and unsung fought for American Independence. I have recently listened to these 7 audiobooks which have helped me understand the vital roles many people had in fighting for the freedom I am so grateful for. 1. Washington by Ron Chernow- I LOVED this book. I already had so much respect and love for …
With my kids out of many activities, I had more time to listen to audiobooks in June. I listen to audiobooks on about 3x’s mode (I’ve worked my way up to that speed slowly). I can usually listen to a standard-sized book in a few hours. Listening to audiobooks helps me stay entertained while I …
This was a very crazy month as I know it is for many parents. Fortunately, I was able to squeeze in listening to a few audiobooks and enjoyed most of them… 1. All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot read by Christopher Timothy I loved this audiobook. It is even better than the wonderful …
1- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt- This was an excellent book on how to safeguard children from the pernicious effects of social media, the internet, pornography, and other issues related to technology. Haidt gave actionable tips and strategies on how to go about protecting children. This is a must-read for parents of younger children. …
My grandfather who I was very close to, passed away mid-March, so I have been struggling with that. As a result, I listened to far fewer audiobooks than normal. Here are the audiobooks I’ve liked… 1- Seizing the Enigma: The Race to Break the German U-Boats Codes, 1939–1943 by David Kahn– This is a great …
This month I didn’t listen to any books I disliked. Usually there are one or two… but this month they were all good to great audiobooks. I’ll give a brief review on why I liked them now… 1- A Girl Called Sampson by Amy Harmon– I loved this book. It is historical fiction about a …
1- Dracula by Bram Stoker- This is such a great novel. I read it 20+ years ago and liked it. I wondered if I would like it now so I listened to it again. I loved it. It is an amazing book/novel and well-written. 2- A Quiet Life in 7 Steps by Susan Cain- This …