Michael & Cora

So Much Fun! And Cats!

Revisado: 04-22-25

Such a fun listen!

Ian inherited a cottage from a woman who was like his aunt (I don't think she was his actual aunt, but that part is irrelevant anyway). For several years, he has just used it as an Airbnb type place, but has now decided to stay there himself. He starts noticing strange things like cats popping in and out, no door where there should be accessing the back yard, missing items, missing people, etc. He eventually discovers that each door in his house is in fact a door to an alternative time line. So technically, this is a sci-fi book. But it's about the funnest sci-fi book I've ever read or listened to. I loved it!

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Confusing at First

Revisado: 04-14-25

I'm rating it four stars because it was a pretty good book, and I think the right audience will really enjoy it. It was more of a three star read for me personally. I was confused the first few chapters of the book. I didn't know what was going on and what it had to do with the rest of the book. I had to go back and read the book synopsis because I kept asking myself, "why did I pick this book?" But it finally got to it.

A very wealthy woman dies, but she doesn't want to leave her fortune to her ungrateful step-grandchildren. So she devises a competition. The competition is live streamed on social media so it plays out like a game show. That whole thing was fun and fast paced. I loved it.

This woman (Dorothy) suspected that someone might be plotting to kill her. She just had a feeling, and some curious things were happening prior to her making her video will. So, Jimmy and Phil try to solve her suspected murder while the competition is going on.

Fast paced, humorous, fun listen. Albeit somewhat confusing.

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A Bit Confusing

Revisado: 04-03-25

The first part of the book was very informative and science based, but far too much for me to remember or fully understand. When he started explaining what you should eat and what you shouldn't eat, I became somewhat confused. Am I supposed to eat yogurt or not? Where would I even find goat or sheep yogurt? Are whole grains really bad? I think that's the first time I've heard that white rice is better for you than whole grain or brown rice. He said not to drink bone broth, but that chicken broth is okay. I'm confused. I'm totally on board with time restricted eating. His advice on that is similar to others that I have read or heard. I believe 100% in the benefits of restricted eating and intermittent fasting. I guess I should take his advice that I've also heard advised elsewhere...sugar is bad, fermented foods and vinegar are good, olive oil is good, sun exposure and exercise is good, cruciferous vegetables are good, alliums are good. Dairy should be avoided unless it's goat or sheep milk, or hard/aged cheese. I'm a bit confused about the cured meats that he advises...I've always understood that processed meats are to be avoided. I guess for me personally, more research is needed before I eliminate some of the foods I ingest.

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Fun Listen

Revisado: 03-27-25

Such a fun book...keyboarding spy cats, union forming, strike bargaining dolphins with attitudes. Charlie for sure gets more than he bargained for when his estranged uncle passes away and involves him in his business. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend.

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Annie at the End? Or Annie?

Revisado: 03-20-25

Annie from the future comes back to prevent Annie from present day from ruining her life.

I'm not offering up ANY spoilers. But the story takes a sharp and rapid turn toward the end, and I was totally surprised (even though other reviews mentioned the surprise ending). Not what I was expecting. Excellent book. Nonstop action.

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Anxiously Awaiting Book #2

Revisado: 03-18-25

Ruby rented the apartment that Cordelia used to live in. She doesn't live there anymore because she's dead. But, Ruby is young and open-minded, so she's convinced that Cordelia's ghost still occupies the apartment.

She's right.

Ruby's across the hall neighbor, Jake, gets dead in front of their apartment building, presumably a robbery/mugging gone wrong. Or is it? Cordelia wants to find out after bumping into Jake's ghost. She implores Ruby's help, which isn't as easy as one would think.

I loved this book. A nice little mystery that I didn't figure out until the end. I'm not sure if a second book has been written yet, but if so, I can't wait to get my hands on it!

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Dull

Revisado: 03-06-25

I did make it to chapter 18, but there was such a disconnect between myself and all of the characters, I just didn't really care what happened. I had mentally zoned out listening to this book, so I only barely know what was going on to begin with. Very much 1980s style of writing. Did not like. Will skip the movie.

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Story Within a Story

Revisado: 02-27-25

There was a lot going on in this book...like a few subplots. But I think that is just the style of that culture. It was originally written in Japanese and was translated to English. That being said, I thought it translated very well, and all of the plots were interesting and original. Probably best suited to middle grade readers, but I can see it appealing to pretty much all ages. Narration was great, but at first I thought the protagonist was a girl since the reader is female. The main character is actually a young boy. But that came apparent early on in the story.

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Good Clean Scary Story

Revisado: 02-14-25

Beautiful writing very much in the style of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Creepy story for older children. Maybe too scary for kids under the age of 9 or 10 as there are actual deaths involved, and the boogie man really is the boogie man. I loved it...good, clean, scary story without a lot of blood and gore. As great as the story was, the narration was all wrong. The narrator had a sing song Mary Poppins type voice. This story deserves a more serious tone. Not everyone in the story has a happy ending.

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My New Favorite Book!

Revisado: 02-05-25

I'm not sure if this book is considered historical fiction or not, but to me, I feel like it should be. Lots of information on the child chimney sweeps of London (new info to me), as well as the historical mistreatment of Jewish people. Charlie was a very creative use and form of a golem. This was such a good book. A solid five-star rating. This book is suitable for all ages. I think young children would enjoy it as much as full grown adults. It would be a great read-together book. Definitely one I will add to my all time favorites and one that I will highly recommend. I can't wait to read more from this author.

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