The Good House: A Novel | 
pickI love discovering new-to-me authors and that‘s exactly what happened with this novel. I was hooked on this story from the very beginning! Ann‘s writing is engaging and fascinating. She made me fall in love with her characters. Hildy Good is a well-respected, successful real estate agent. Her adult daughters organized an intervention because Hildy drinks too much. We meet Hildy upon her return from rehab.
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pickThe tale of a small Massachusetts town as told by an unreliable narrator. This was really good on audio. Thanks for the recommendation @Megabooks
pickLast book of April.
Do you love unreliable narrators but not murders?
A lifelong resident of a small New England town, Hilde has a drinking problem. She‘s just returned from a coerced trip to rehab, and she is feisty in everything she does. She becomes a confidant of a new woman in town that is having an affair with a doctor that works upstairs from her office.
There‘s no murder, just a fascinating winter in a NE small town. Sharp writing. 4⭐️
It‘s beautiful outside, so I think I‘ll take my book outdoors and join the weather. 😊 Happy weekend to you!
Downside to audios is I miss recording prime quotes, but this one was too great not to pause and jot down!!! #quotesoflitsy #thebookkeepers
pickThis is one of those books I could only “read” in the format of an audiobook. The story of a 60year old real estate agent in New England who has a bit of a drinking problem. Tho she‘ll try to convince you otherwise...😏The narrator‘s voice was perfect for the character as you learned the stories & gossip of the town. I mean who better to get gossip than an old towny real estate broker? A great palette cleanser book. Liked it, but didn‘t ❤️ it.
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The audiobook gets an extra half star. Mary Beth Hurt was wonderful & I will seek her out in the future.
Anne Bogel told me that this one is great on audio. She's right! Mary Beth Hurt is wonderful. #currentread #currentlyreading #audiobook
When a book shows up on multiple lists as a must do audiobook, you give it a go. Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt. I‘m thirty minutes in and she seems the perfect voice for bringing Hildy Good to life.
#audiopruning the Crepe Myrtles
bailedIt started out okay, and then my interest faded shortly into it.
pickI thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook! This is one where the audio elevates the story and I'm sure it's why I loved it more than I might have if reading the paper version. It's takes a dark and sad turn at the end, but has a redeeming end fitting for Hilde Good.
Just started this one on the drive in this morning. Mary Beth Hurt has the perfect voice for Hildy Good. I've laughed out loud a number of times already! Happy with my audiobook pick! 👍🏻🎧
My new audio to start on the drive home. (It's not too summery feeling though! I just noticed it's a snowy cover! 😳) 😁
#BookNDinner! Filet of sole baked in parchment, with spinach, shallots, and rice pilaf. Paired with a sparkling mineral water. So yummy! This has been another production of #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😋
#BookNLunch! Had a productive studio session. Time to rejuvenate with a good book and a delicious berry and yogurt smoothie! 😋 🍓
This has been another production of #MrBookBookBabeKitchen.
Happy reads & happy eats!
#BookNBrunch! Egg, cheese, & sausage patty on toasted croissant sandwich, extra-crispy Ranch-seasoned tater tots, and delicious hazelnut creme coffee! Yum. This has been another production of #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats!
#BookNLunch! I had a nice hot lunch awaiting @MrBook when he arrived home from work: spinach/broccoli rabe & cheese ravioli in a broccoli rabe-pesto sauce. Because I love him. ☺️❤️ Also, my library hold just came in! I read & enjoyed her book The Children, and my friend told me this book is fab and I must read it! I'm excited to start. 🙂 This has been another production of #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats!
My #setinasmalltown choice is an audio favorite from a few years ago. Narration doesn't get much better than this... Mary Beth Hurt's Hildy Good was perfection! #photoadaynov16
pickLoved the characters, Hilly reminds me of my mother, although my mother doesn't drink quite as much. Wished for a bit more closure. Maybe another book....
pickHow was the book? @Litsy asks. I had no choice but to let the world go by until I finished. And now that I am, I am reticent to turn it in! :) Though I have developed wee bit of fear of wine! Wowsa.
pickHow was the book? @Litsy asks. I had no choice but to let the world go by until I finished. And now that I am, I am reticent to turn it in! :)
Long road trip? Doesn't bother me. I've got The Good House by Ann Leary!
I am in love with Ann Leary's writing!! And Hildy. And Rebecca. And the rich junk yard guy. I don't want this book to end.
