Thursday, 5 August 2021

Audio: It happened one summer by Tessa Bailey

 

Narrated by: Charlotte North


Series: It Happened One Summer, Book 1


Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins


Release date: 07-13-21


Publisher: HarperAudio

     

Contemporary romance


To review






This was fun (would make such a fun romantic movie too.) Piper is a socialite, all about parties, likes and fun. But then her world comes crashing down and she is exiled! Better yourself if you want to return is her sentence. She is bubbly, energetic and soon realises some important things about her life and so called friends.




Brendan is a fisherman, captain of his ship. A bit cranky when it comes to a certain socialite. And also not ready to move on.




They meet, they get on the wrong foot at once. And then they fancy the heck out of each other.




I liked to see Piper finding her way and realising how strong she is. I liked to see their romance evolve, and I really want to see if her sister finds love since she sure has something going on.




I enjoyed it.




Great narrator, she got the different voices and she made it really enjoyable listening to. She got the feal right






Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father's dive bar... in Washington.




Piper hasn't even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won't last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can't do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She's determined to show her stepfather--and the hot, grumpy local--that she's more than a pretty face.




Except it's a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there's an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn't want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan--and this town full of memories--may have already caught her heart.




Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Audio: An unexpected peril by Deanna Raybourn

 

Narrated by: Angèle Masters


Series: Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, Book 6


Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins


Release date: 03-02-21


Publisher: Penguin Audio


Historical fiction mystery


Library




I always like her Veronica books, but I must say that this one was rather dry. The narrator was good, but since there was only talking talking and more talking I felt myself wishing I had read it so I had skimmed a bit.




Veronica is helping with an exhibition. A famous dead climber. Which makes her think there was foul play. And then the talking begin, seriously, so much talking. Talking to the Alpenwalders, and then talking some more. How then could it still be good? Well cos I really like Veronica, but I still find this to be the weakest book in the series. Too much talking, not enough action.




I even found myself upset with Stoker. I felt he was so, ugh, not rooting for their romance. Maybe she should just be single.




Strange feelings about this one. Something saved it, maybe that was the narrator then, to make it good, cos else it would just be om.




Yes, good narrator. All that talking they did






January 1889. As the newest member of the Curiosity Club - an elite society of brilliant, intrepid women - Veronica Speedwell is excited to put her many skills to good use. As she assembles a memorial exhibition for pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene, Veronica discovers evidence that the recent death was not a tragic climbing accident but murder. Veronica and her natural historian beau, Stoker, tell the patron of the exhibit, Princess Gisela of Alpenwald, of their findings. With Europe on the verge of war, Gisela's chancellor, Count von Rechstein, does not want to make waves - and before Veronica and Stoker can figure out their next move, the princess disappears.




Having noted Veronica's resemblance to the princess, von Rechstein begs her to pose as Gisela for the sake of the peace treaty that brought the princess to England. Veronica reluctantly agrees to the scheme. She and Stoker must work together to keep the treaty intact while navigating unwelcome advances, assassination attempts, and Veronica's own family - the royalty who has never claimed her.


Tuesday, 3 August 2021

TMST


 

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.




8/3/2021  Do you like to read with others (buddy reads, readalongs, bookclubs, etc)?



I would love to be a part of a bookclub, I have participated in 2 years in one though. We all settle on a team and read different books and discuss. Because we realise how hard it is to get English books. So I shouldn't say I want to be a part of one when I am! It all counts. I guess I want to take part in more ;)




And then Carole and I settle on something every month too, of course we have chosen lots of movies lately ;) But it is fun and I enjoy discussing a book with someone who has just read it too.




What can be bad with clubs and that is that well sometimes you do feel the pressure to finish! That is why the bookclub I am a part of is no pressure at all, if you do not finish, then talk about that which you have read so far.





8/10/2021  Tell us about the best summer job you've had


8/17/2021 Do you ever buy physical copies of your NetGalley/Edelweiss approvals?


8/24/2021 Do you have any pets? Tell us about them (past or present)


8/31/2021 What books are you looking forward to reading in Fall 2021? (September-November)


Monday, 2 August 2021

Best of July

 






Happy August! HOW on EARTH are we this far along in 2021??????


Here are our best of July!


Best Book of the Month:


"Best book goes to Circe by Madeline Miller. Great!"






"The Perfect Play was the perfect short story for this summer!!!"









Best Movie of the Month:

Carole - "Nada for me this month."





"I haven't really watched any movies, but I watched this weird ass Finnish one with moon nazis, evil reptiles and a destroyed earth"









 

Best TV show of the Month:


Blodeuedd - Never Have I Ever & Atypical

"On tv I binged Never have I ever. I laughed, I cried."




"I also watched the last season of Atypical."










"Loved this show then, still love it now. Hilarious!"













Best Cover of the Month:


Carole - "So captivating!"















Blodeuedd - "Just look at him 😉"











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