Brilliant! For me, this fun story had the feel of a classic caper movie, like Ocean's 11, with all the humor, bickering, snappy dialogue, unique charaBrilliant! For me, this fun story had the feel of a classic caper movie, like Ocean's 11, with all the humor, bickering, snappy dialogue, unique characters & impossible scenarios taken in stride. I don't yet love the characters the way I do the gang from The Thursday Murder Club. But I like them a whole lot & am prepared to let them continue to grow on me during future installments of the series....more
Harry & Kat are my new favorite Nick & Nora type duo. Maybe their banter isn't quite as classic, but Nathaniel Parker's narration is everything! Harry & Kat are my new favorite Nick & Nora type duo. Maybe their banter isn't quite as classic, but Nathaniel Parker's narration is everything! ...more
Love Harry & Kat almost as much as Nick & Nora Charles. All the secondary characters are a hoot & Nathaniel Parker gives excellent voice to all of theLove Harry & Kat almost as much as Nick & Nora Charles. All the secondary characters are a hoot & Nathaniel Parker gives excellent voice to all of them. Looking forward to working my way through this series. A newly discovered gem on my library Hoopla app. ...more
A quirky cozy mystery with a bit of heart! I found the interactions among the sheep fun & charming. However, the humans did not draw me in as much. PeA quirky cozy mystery with a bit of heart! I found the interactions among the sheep fun & charming. However, the humans did not draw me in as much. Perhaps, if the audiobook had been available, the narrator would have helped with that. I heard about this book on Jeopardy, where I learned it was a bestseller which inspired a movie to release in 2025 or 2026. According to IMDB, the movie will star Hugh Jackman & Emma Thompson. Can't wait!
*In America, the Kindle book & audiobook will be re-released in February 2025....more
A riveting thrill-ride! I love Billy, Kaz & Diana--such great characters. And, for me, Peter Burkrot will always be the voice of Billy Boyle from SoutA riveting thrill-ride! I love Billy, Kaz & Diana--such great characters. And, for me, Peter Burkrot will always be the voice of Billy Boyle from Southie . . . Sadly, this is the last of James R. Benn's backlist I hadn't read. Since I've pre-ordered The Phantom Patrol (September 2024), I may have to do a refresher of Proud Sorrows & From the Shadows (and maybe re-watch Band of Brothers) while I have a few weeks of summer vacay left....more
A literary mystery, heavy on introspection & psychological suspense. Beautifully written, but the characters seemed selfish & distant. Would make a goA literary mystery, heavy on introspection & psychological suspense. Beautifully written, but the characters seemed selfish & distant. Would make a good series on BBC. ...more
Billy & Kaz embark on a dangerous adventure in the Pacific Theater, where he runs into fellow Boston native & frenemy, PT boat captain Jack Kennedy! .Billy & Kaz embark on a dangerous adventure in the Pacific Theater, where he runs into fellow Boston native & frenemy, PT boat captain Jack Kennedy! . . . I'm working through the Billy Boyle series & have been trying not to read them too quickly. Sadly, I have only one more back-list book to read before the new book comes out in September. ...more
I like the idea of Sherlock Holmes passing on his expertise to his bright young wife. Mary Russell is an interesting main character & I really enjoyedI like the idea of Sherlock Holmes passing on his expertise to his bright young wife. Mary Russell is an interesting main character & I really enjoyed this story. Something about the writing reminded me of one of my all-time favorite authors, Mary Stewart. ...more
Loved it! Florrie's vulnerability, kindness & insight into the human condition moved me & I needed tissues by the end. This story brought to mind the Loved it! Florrie's vulnerability, kindness & insight into the human condition moved me & I needed tissues by the end. This story brought to mind the vibes I love in the shows Grantchester (cozy mystery & fun secondary characters) and All Creatures Great and Small (charm & big-heartedness & second chance at love with Mrs. Hall). This is a favorite read of 2024, for sure. ...more
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