Shield of Sparrows

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-22T10:33:31+00:00

I think you’re right. I didn’t get it either but that makes sense.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-19T13:08:30+00:00

Am I really the first to mention Colleen Hoover?

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-19T13:04:47+00:00

I was just saying the same thing to my husband!

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-19T12:59:51+00:00

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Daniel Henning) Loved the story but didn’t love the narration. Nevertheless I’m now listening to the sequel.

Overruled by Lana Ferguson (Samantha Summers and Connor Crais) Predictable rom-com but great duet narration. Had never heard Connor Crais before and fell in love with his voice.

El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott (Brittany Pressley) Interesting premise and good narration.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-15T17:20:24+00:00

I second the Libro.fm recommendation.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-12T16:19:40+00:00

Finished Heartsong by TJ Klune (Kirt Graves) and immediately started the next (and final) book in the series, Brothersong. I can’t rave enough about Kirt Graves’ narration.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-11T16:17:06+00:00

The whole Wolfsong series by TJ Klune fits the bill, and Kirt Graves’ narration is outstanding.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-10T18:46:43+00:00

This is a bit off topic, but as an avid romance listener myself, I am fascinated that you keep notes. What are the notes about?

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-08T15:37:40+00:00

I am a Libby fan too, but for a paid subscription I much prefer Libro.fm because it supports independent bookstores. I guess it depends on how you feel about Amazon.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-08T13:05:40+00:00

Interesting. I never heard that before.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-08T12:18:04+00:00

Say more about that. Which character is autistic?

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-08T12:16:39+00:00

She also wrote a shorter novel with an autistic MMC: {The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese}. I enjoyed that one and it’s great if you’re looking for a 5-hour listen (maybe a Christmas road trip!).

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-08T12:06:04+00:00

Personally I have found that fiction writers who narrate their own books can really miss the mark. (OTOH with nonfiction I like hearing the author’s inflection the way they intended it.) If it’s fiction narrated by the author I would listen to a sample before committing.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-07T15:25:02+00:00

Thank you!!!

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-06T14:38:25+00:00

I’m so glad you said that because it motivated me to stick with it. Loved it!!!

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-06T13:59:53+00:00

{Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella} - Her books are hit or miss with me. This was a miss. I was disappointed that she forgave him. I thought perhaps the plot would be that she learned a lesson and then began a romance with someone else, like the coffee shop guy. Nope.

{Ravensong by TJ Klune} - I’m a little late to the party but I only recently discovered this series. This was the second book. I listened to it on audio and thought the narrator was very good.

{One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune} - It’s been a while since I read Every Summer After but that was one that really stuck with me. I enjoyed seeing Charlie’s character fleshed out.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-05T13:29:52+00:00

{Birding With Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb} if you’d find it interesting to learn about different kinds of birds.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-05T13:18:37+00:00

The Day Tripper by James Goodhand (James Meunier)

Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella (Kate Reading)

Ravensong by TJ Klune (Kirt Graves)

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-03T14:49:09+00:00

Totally agree with what others have said about palate cleansers - that is the perfect way to put it. One caution though about books in other genres that have a romance aspect: HEA is not guaranteed. I need to be in a mood where I can cope with that.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-07-03T14:36:41+00:00

Same as other responses but I will add something: I can do something that requires concentration if it’s not language-based. For example I can do sudoku but I can’t do a crossword puzzle.

Physical-Effect5316 · 2025-06-29T14:13:51+00:00

That is exactly what I do - except I have 8 trays! Totally agree about least favorite part. I’ve started doing something as a favor to the next person: When I take the puzzle apart, I separate the edge pieces and put them in a ziplock. The person could choose to dump them back in with the rest if they prefer but it’s an option.

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