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I listened to the audio read by him, and I think that‘s the way this story should be “read”. He is telling the stories as if he‘s in a pub, and one of them, in particular – I just don‘t see how it would translate on paper. It was the story of “dying laughing” and I was! The way he tells it – with his own laughter (fake laughter, but he does it so well...) – is just incredible and the laughter is so infectious! Cont in comments...

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Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle is delightful to me in a way that only a fellow small-town-Atlantic-Canadian can be. As advertised on the cover, this book is a lighthearted collection of personal experiences, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Doyle read the stories in his native Newfoundland accent.

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I'm a bit late with my #AwesomeApril update. I managed to squeeze in this 5th book and it was excellent. It's also my 5th book for #ShutdownRound3.
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This book is a collection of stories by Newfoundlander Alan Doyle, front man for the folk rock band Great Big Sea. The tales are heartwarming and hilarious, offered by Doyle as a way to counter the isolation of the pandemic.

Next read. Alan Doyle tells a damned fine yarn.

Alan Doyle fronts one of my favourite bands, Great Big Sea. They and he put on a great, fun, boisterous show. He is also charming and witty ... a Canadian treasure. (I have a bit of a crush!) He‘s also a good, engaging writer. In this book of light tales during hard times, he imagines himself in the corner of a favourite St. John‘s pub, talking and sharing stories. This series of memories made me smile and laugh out loud. Delightful. 4/5

Loved it! Read it in one sitting. Alan Doyle is my favourite musician and he is also an excellent writer. I enjoyed this book as much as his previous two. Its as if he is sitting in your living room telling you the story.

Spending tonight #audioknitting on a sweater while listening to Alan Doyle's new book. It's hilarious!