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Olive Kitteridge
- Fiction
- By: Elizabeth Strout
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,198
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,780
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,781
At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine, and in the world at large, but she doesn’t always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance; a former student who has lost the will to live; Olive’s own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and her husband, Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Depressing! Watse of a credit!
- By Amazon Customer on 10-28-19
- Olive Kitteridge
- Fiction
- By: Elizabeth Strout
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
Not sure what to think..
Reviewed: 05-02-25
Although this was highly rated, I found it a bit… almost confusing, as so many mini stories are told, but they don’t seem to weave together as seamlessly as I had hoped. Ended up reading the second book as well, Olive Again, which I liked better but not sure these are my favorites.
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The Three Lives of Cate Kay
- A Novel
- By: Kate Fagan
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,186
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,186
Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The little golden nuggets woven in the story.
- By gigi price on 01-18-25
Interesting storyline and perspective…
Reviewed: 05-02-25
The three lives of Cate Kay is a unique storyline, kept me interested and was overall a good read. New to Fagan’s work, would read other stuff she’s written based on liking this one.
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The Improbable Meet-Cute
- Six Short Rom-Coms to Warm Your Heart
- By: Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Sally Thorne, and others
- Narrated by: Marli Watson, Andrew Gibson, Andi Arndt, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 352
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 335
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Story4 out of 5 stars 335
What makes love stick? Is it the irresistible spark when you lock eyes across a piazza in Rome? Is it feeling the earth move under your feet? (Wait—that was an actual earthquake.) In these six serendipitous short stories, bestselling authors turn improbable first encounters into hopelessly romantic happy ever afters.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great narrations
- By Terajo on 03-06-24
- The Improbable Meet-Cute
- Six Short Rom-Coms to Warm Your Heart
- By: Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, Ashley Poston, Sariah Wilson
- Narrated by: Marli Watson, Andrew Gibson, Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber, Bailey Carr, Aure Nash, Amy McFadden, Jesse Vilinsky
Cute collection of stories
Reviewed: 05-02-25
Cute collection of stories, easy reading, would recommend. Some stories are better than others, but overall would give them a 4.5/5
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The Answer Is No
- A Short Story
- By: Fredrik Backman, Elizabeth DeNoma - translator
- Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,436
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,346
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,346
Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone? Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and instead of removing the errant object, as Lucas suggests, they insist on finding the guilty party. But their plan backfires. Colossally.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narrator doesn’t get Backman’s satire or rhythm
- By joey1603 on 12-01-24
- The Answer Is No
- A Short Story
- By: Fredrik Backman, Elizabeth DeNoma - translator
- Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez
So good I wish the book was longer so I could keep reading..
Reviewed: 01-21-25
I am a huge fan of this author to begin with, he’s my favorite, but even if I had never read any of his other stuff I would still love this short story. The character is so relatable, and I laughed out loud at many of his inner dialogue thoughts. Highly recommend!
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The Drowning Woman
- By: Robyn Harding
- Narrated by: Brittany Wilkerson, Heni Zoutomou
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,919
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,806
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,806
Lee Gulliver never thought she’d find herself living on the streets—no one ever does—but when her restaurant fails, and she falls deeper into debt, she leaves her old life behind with nothing but her clothes and her Toyota Corolla. In Seattle, she parks in a secluded spot by the beach to lay low and plan her next move—until early one morning, she sees a sobbing woman throw herself into the ocean. Lee hauls the woman back to the surface, but instead of appreciation, she is met with fury.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good book except for ending
- By Rhonda Morrison on 08-07-23
- The Drowning Woman
- By: Robyn Harding
- Narrated by: Brittany Wilkerson, Heni Zoutomou
One of my top favs from 2024
Reviewed: 12-09-24
Loved this book, lots of good twists and really kept me wanting to read more, definitely one of my favorites in 2024
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The Friend Zone
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,578
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,966
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,957
Kristen Petersen doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children. Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen - especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide streak of sarcasm, and always one chicken enchilada ahead of her hangry. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, adores him. The only catch: Josh wants a big family.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed
- By Brooke Chapman on 09-22-19
- The Friend Zone
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
Protecting those you love the most
Reviewed: 12-05-24
Really enjoyed this, I had previously read some of her other books and it was so interesting to get the origin story of The Copelands after having them pop up in her other stories. Really enjoyed this one, one of her best.
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The Happy Ever After Playlist
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,583
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,948
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,937
Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one trouble-making pup who randomly jumps into her car with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Another damsel in distress ( spoilers)
- By Jovana on 05-22-20
- The Happy Ever After Playlist
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Erin Mallon
Favorite Jimenez book yet
Reviewed: 12-02-24
Really enjoyed this, my favorite of her books I’ve read so far. Really enjoy how her stories all include characters from her other books in small parts, tying everyone together, really unique approach.
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Just for the Summer
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber, Abby Jimenez
- Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,958
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,340
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,340
Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but heavy
- By Maria on 04-04-24
- Just for the Summer
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber, Abby Jimenez
Easy read, perfect summer book
Reviewed: 11-30-24
Enjoyed this story, while handling some tough topics it left me optimistic and rooting for multiple characters. I appreciate the duality of perspectives in which Jimenez writes (what I now know is a lot of) her books.
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Worst Wingman Ever
- The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,151
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,043
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,043
Holly is dealing with the impending death of her grandmother and still reeling from a bad breakup. One bright spot: a Valentine’s Day card on Holly’s windshield—even if it wasn’t meant for her. An amusing mistake soon turns into a lovely exchange of anonymous notes, little acts of kindness, and a growing affection between two strangers. What happens when one of them has to say goodbye?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved
- By Kristin on 03-06-24
- Worst Wingman Ever
- The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber
Reminded me of grandma
Reviewed: 11-30-24
Reminded me of my grandmothers, both of them actually, in different ways. Very sweet and very short story, quick read that I wished had many many more pages
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Part of Your World
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 14,597
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,805
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13,776
After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Wore thin
- By Ann L on 05-02-22
- Part of Your World
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber
Small town love story
Reviewed: 11-30-24
In the best way this story reminds me of like… Gilmore Girls vibes? But really only in the small town and rooting for love stories type of way. Really enjoyed it!
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