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A wife, mother, and frustrated writer faces an impossible deadline for turning her life around in a hilarious debut novel about family, friendship, success, and exhilarating self-(re)discovery.
Pippa Jones is a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. After the follow-up book she was almost done writing, Podlusters, had to be tossed (it ended up sharing a plot and title with superstar author Ella Rankin’s summer blockbuster!), she couldn’t write a thing. Months of staring at a blank page made her confidence vanish like a one-night stand. When she finds out that she has only five days left to finish (or rather, start) or repay an advance she’s already spent, Pippa has a brilliantly original idea. Okay, fine, her twelve-year-old son came up with it as a joke, but Pippa and her teenage daughter approved.
Pippa’s not only going to make a bold statement, but she’ll change the book world while she’s at it! Can she pull it off? At this point, she doesn’t have a choice.
When Pippa’s publisher gets intimately involved, it unlocks a series of plot twists she never saw coming. From the courtyards of posh Beverly Hills hotels and Malibu mega-mansions to Brentwood and Santa Monica bookstores, Pippa races against time—in her used Volvo—and discovers more about her career, marriage, family, friends, and herself than she ever could have dreamed up.
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- Narrated by: Zibby Owens
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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Zibby Owens has become a well-known personality in the publishing world. Her infectious energy, tasteful authenticity, and smart, steadfast support of authors started in childhood, a precedent set by the profound effect books and libraries had on her own family. But after losing her closest friend on 9/11 and later becoming utterly stressed out and overwhelmed by motherhood, Zibby was forgetting what made her her. She turned to books and writing for help.
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It’s all about me!
- By deborah milito on 07-10-22
By: Zibby Owens
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Olivia Strauss Is Running Out of Time
- A Novel
- By: Angela Brown
- Narrated by: Stefanie Kay
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
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Olivia Strauss is turning thirty-nine. No major milestone. She still considers herself young. At least young enough to assume she has decades (emphasis on the plural) to check the unchecked boxes of her life’s to-do list. Ballerina? Too late. But not too late for poet. Or for reigniting the romantic spark in her marriage, spending more quality time with her son, switching careers, learning to cook, or even dyeing her hair a bright bohemian pink. She’ll get to that one. There’s time—until Olivia’s best friend, Marian, gives her a birthday present she could have lived without.
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Interesting story! Fun novel!
- By J. Conner on 06-12-24
By: Angela Brown
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The Me List
- By: Julee Balko
- Narrated by: Penny Coffeen
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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When Olivia writes a ME List, she picks 10 things to get her out of her suburban mom funk. But what she really needs is to figure out how to deal with her next-door neighbor, nemesis, and new boss—Patricia. Patricia is the top realtor in their town and has the perfect life. But when Olivia agrees to be Patricia's assistant, she discovers Patricia's life isn't as perfect as she thought.
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The growth of the main character.
- By Ann Miller on 06-27-24
By: Julee Balko
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Family Reservations
- A Novel
- By: Liza Palmer
- Narrated by: Stevi Incremona
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Maren Winter is a world-renowned restaurateur who has built an empire. No one heeds the whispers of her retirement more closely than her three daughters, all in service to their mother’s legacy. On the night of Maren’s annual New Year’s Eve party, a line is crossed, and word of a humiliating family meltdown spreads like a Northern California wildfire through the culinary elite. It’s a golden opportunity for one of them to step into power—and a trigger for a spiraling descent into paranoia and blind ambition.
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Great change from romance
- By Kayla P on 04-09-24
By: Liza Palmer
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Everyone but Myself
- A Memoir
- By: Julie Chavez
- Narrated by: Julie Chavez
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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For Chavez, an elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, the signs of mounting anxiety and depression had been present for a while, though she had done her very best to ignore them. Then, one night, while her husband was away on business, Julie found herself locked in a debilitating panic attack that threw her life into a tailspin. The terrifying aftershocks left her grappling with questions about the origin of her anxiety and where it would lead next. What follows is a funny, unflinchingly open account, offering an intimate portrait of how one woman found her way back from the edge.
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Relatable but not…
- By Bianca Moreno on 04-11-24
By: Julie Chavez
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My What If Year
- A Memoir
- By: Alisha Fernandez Miranda
- Narrated by: Alisha Fernandez Miranda
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Alisha’s “What If” year reveals that she can achieve success on her own terms by embodying the spirit of the intern: never stop learning, be flexible, and understand that failure is a prerequisite for growth. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a rut, My What If Year proves that it’s never too late to say yes to second chances and explore the roads untraveled throughout your life.
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Not for GenX
- By Lisa Strauss on 02-26-24
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Bookends
- A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature
- By: Zibby Owens
- Narrated by: Zibby Owens
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Zibby Owens has become a well-known personality in the publishing world. Her infectious energy, tasteful authenticity, and smart, steadfast support of authors started in childhood, a precedent set by the profound effect books and libraries had on her own family. But after losing her closest friend on 9/11 and later becoming utterly stressed out and overwhelmed by motherhood, Zibby was forgetting what made her her. She turned to books and writing for help.
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It’s all about me!
- By deborah milito on 07-10-22
By: Zibby Owens
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Olivia Strauss Is Running Out of Time
- A Novel
- By: Angela Brown
- Narrated by: Stefanie Kay
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Olivia Strauss is turning thirty-nine. No major milestone. She still considers herself young. At least young enough to assume she has decades (emphasis on the plural) to check the unchecked boxes of her life’s to-do list. Ballerina? Too late. But not too late for poet. Or for reigniting the romantic spark in her marriage, spending more quality time with her son, switching careers, learning to cook, or even dyeing her hair a bright bohemian pink. She’ll get to that one. There’s time—until Olivia’s best friend, Marian, gives her a birthday present she could have lived without.
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Interesting story! Fun novel!
- By J. Conner on 06-12-24
By: Angela Brown
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The Me List
- By: Julee Balko
- Narrated by: Penny Coffeen
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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When Olivia writes a ME List, she picks 10 things to get her out of her suburban mom funk. But what she really needs is to figure out how to deal with her next-door neighbor, nemesis, and new boss—Patricia. Patricia is the top realtor in their town and has the perfect life. But when Olivia agrees to be Patricia's assistant, she discovers Patricia's life isn't as perfect as she thought.
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The growth of the main character.
- By Ann Miller on 06-27-24
By: Julee Balko
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Family Reservations
- A Novel
- By: Liza Palmer
- Narrated by: Stevi Incremona
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Maren Winter is a world-renowned restaurateur who has built an empire. No one heeds the whispers of her retirement more closely than her three daughters, all in service to their mother’s legacy. On the night of Maren’s annual New Year’s Eve party, a line is crossed, and word of a humiliating family meltdown spreads like a Northern California wildfire through the culinary elite. It’s a golden opportunity for one of them to step into power—and a trigger for a spiraling descent into paranoia and blind ambition.
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Great change from romance
- By Kayla P on 04-09-24
By: Liza Palmer
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Everyone but Myself
- A Memoir
- By: Julie Chavez
- Narrated by: Julie Chavez
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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For Chavez, an elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, the signs of mounting anxiety and depression had been present for a while, though she had done her very best to ignore them. Then, one night, while her husband was away on business, Julie found herself locked in a debilitating panic attack that threw her life into a tailspin. The terrifying aftershocks left her grappling with questions about the origin of her anxiety and where it would lead next. What follows is a funny, unflinchingly open account, offering an intimate portrait of how one woman found her way back from the edge.
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Relatable but not…
- By Bianca Moreno on 04-11-24
By: Julie Chavez
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My What If Year
- A Memoir
- By: Alisha Fernandez Miranda
- Narrated by: Alisha Fernandez Miranda
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Alisha’s “What If” year reveals that she can achieve success on her own terms by embodying the spirit of the intern: never stop learning, be flexible, and understand that failure is a prerequisite for growth. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a rut, My What If Year proves that it’s never too late to say yes to second chances and explore the roads untraveled throughout your life.
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Not for GenX
- By Lisa Strauss on 02-26-24
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Let's Pretend This Will Work
- A Novel
- By: Maddie Dawson
- Narrated by: Helen Laser
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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After too many dates, thirtysomething Mimi Perkins is still single, unmoored, and longing for love. So when Ren Yardley—a handsome, divorced fellow drama teacher and single father—falls in love with her and proposes, she’s sure this is at last the good news her psychic predicted. Soon after proposing, Ren receives the devastating news that his ex-wife has been in a debilitating car accident, prompting him to temporarily move back into his former home to care for her and his daughters.
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Excellent narration
- By D. N. Fox on 07-16-24
By: Maddie Dawson
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The Last Phone Booth in Manhattan
- By: Beth Merlin, Danielle Modafferi
- Narrated by: Vivia Font
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Avery Lawrence thought she had it all—a charming fiancé, a Broadway-themed star-studded engagement, and a picture-perfect life. But when her fraudster of a fiancé’s true identity is exposed and he’s hauled away in handcuffs, Avery’s world comes crashing down faster than the chandelier in Phantom of the Opera. Left stranded on Christmas Day outside the federal prison without her cell phone or wallet, Avery stumbles out of the cold and into the last phone booth in Manhattan.
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The style of the author
- By Catherine Vagg on 01-11-24
By: Beth Merlin, and others
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Friends in Napa
- A Novel
- By: Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Mindy Kaling - introduction
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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Raj and Rachel Ranjani have invited a small group of their “ride or dies” from college for a celebratory weekend in Napa Valley. On the agenda: three nights in the couple’s vineyard mansion, a lavish dinner at Napa’s hottest new restaurant, exclusive tastings, and the grand opening of the Ranjanis’ ultra-high-end winery. It’s a reunion of six friends who haven’t seen each other in years. What could go wrong?
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Not the mystery I was looking for
- By Kelly Thompson on 04-08-24
By: Sheila Yasmin Marikar, and others
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There's No Coming Back from This
- A Novel
- By: Ann Garvin
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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It seems lately that Poppy Lively is invisible to everyone but the IRS. After her accountant absconded with her life savings, newly bankrupt Poppy is on the verge of losing her home when an old flame, now a hotshot producer, gives her a surprising way out: a job in costumes on a Hollywood film set. It’s a bold move to pack her bags, keep secrets from her daughter, and head to Los Angeles, but Poppy's a capable person—how hard can a job in wardrobe be?
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Inaccurate & poorly researched
- By Amazon Customer on 08-12-23
By: Ann Garvin
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Hypnotized by Love
- By: Sariah Wilson
- Narrated by: Stevi Incremona
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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Hypnotist Savannah Sinclair is known for helping clients overcome their deep-rooted issues, from anxiety to addiction. But her nontraditional approach also attracts plenty of skeptics—including her high school nemesis and rival, Mason Beckett, who just so happens to be the boy who broke her heart.
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Narrator is fab, main character is an idiot for 3 too many chapters.
- By Kindle Customer on 03-11-24
By: Sariah Wilson
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I Want You More
- A Novel
- By: Swan Huntley
- Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Aspiring author Zara Pines, who is reeling from the death of her father, accepts a job ghostwriting Jane Bailey’s memoir. Jane is the star of the hit cooking TV show 30 Bucks Tops and an iconic fan favorite. Zara is unimpressed by Jane’s celebrity status and annoyed that she has to spend the summer living in her East Hampton home. As the two women create Jane’s book, an attachment grows stronger. Soon they’re working out together and wearing the same clothes.
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Frustratingly yelling at the FMC vibes.
- By Anonymous User on 08-16-24
By: Swan Huntley
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Pearce Oysters
- A Novel
- By: Joselyn Takacs
- Narrated by: Xavier Casals
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
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Pearce Oysters, a lush, evocative, finely drawn debut novel set on the Louisiana coastline during the historic 2010 oil spill, follows the Pearce family, local oyster farmers whose business, family, and livelihood are all on the brink of collapse. Macro factors beyond their control are slaying them. Eye-opening, eco-fiction at its best, Pearce Oysters highlights the grit and beauty of lives lived in an overlooked corner of the American South and the interdependence of nature and man.
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Interesting story
- By VL Garcia on 07-23-24
By: Joselyn Takacs
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Wedding Issues
- A Novel
- By: Elle Evans
- Narrated by: Maria Marquis
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Olivia “Liv” Fitzgerald’s life is on ambition autopilot. The soon-to-be-lawyer has her life plan set and can talk anyone into anything. Well, almost anything. When her scheming aunt throws her cousin, Kali, into a competition for Southern Charm’s cover alongside Liv’s best friend, Leighton, all hell breaks loose.
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Fun book
- By Becky on 04-22-24
By: Elle Evans
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Super Bloom
- A Novel
- By: Megan Tady
- Narrated by: Marni Penning
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Massage therapist Joan Johnston may work at an iconic Vermont spa, but her life feels anything but serene. She’s deep in debt, burnt out, and still grieving the death of her boyfriend. Enter spa guest Carmen Bronze, a hotheaded bestselling romance author, who offers Joan a chance to pay off her debt by dishing spa secrets for Carmen’s next novel. Sounds easy enough . . . until Joan realizes she wants to write the story herself.
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Better Read Than Listened To
- By Erin S on 12-19-23
By: Megan Tady
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Here After
- A Memoir
- By: Amy Lin
- Narrated by: Amy Lin
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Amy Lin never expected to find a love like the one she shares with her husband, Kurtis, a gifted young architect who pulls her toward joy, adventure, and greater self-acceptance. On a sweltering August morning, only a few months shy of the newlyweds’ move to Vancouver, thirty-two-year-old Kurtis heads out to run a half-marathon with Amy’s family. It’s the last time she sees her husband alive.
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5/5
- By Alyssa Beers on 04-12-24
By: Amy Lin
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The Curious Secrets of Yesterday
- By: Namrata Patel
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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Raised by her mother and grandmother and tutored in the healing wonders of spices, Tulsi Gupta is expected to carry on the ancestral tradition from her family’s Salem spice shop. Restless and reluctant, Tulsi yearns to follow her own path—destiny has other plans. When Tulsi finds a letter written by her grandmother, addressed and never sent, that speaks of a long-ago betrayal, she decides to unravel the mystery as a distraction. But Tulsi stumbles into much more than she bargained for.
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Outstanding Medicine!
- By April Heaslip, PhD on 08-11-24
By: Namrata Patel
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The Bootlegger's Daughter
- A Novel
- By: Nadine Nettmann
- Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky, Allyson Ryan, Keong Sim
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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It’s 1927. Letty Hart’s father is long gone, but his old winery provides a meager wage and a legal livelihood for selling sacramental wine. But when that contract goes bust, Letty stumbles upon a desperate option: her father’s hidden cellar—and enough liquor to tempt Letty to bootleg the secret stash. In an underworld dominated by merciless men, Letty is building an empire.
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Thee we narrators
- By LA Woman on 05-17-24
By: Nadine Nettmann
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- Tracie
- 06-21-24
The plot twists
Blank by Zibby Owens
Meet Pippa Jones, once a best selling author, now struck with writer's block. She had a new novel almost finished when another author published first, the exact story and title. She is devastated, unable to write anything new. Five days away from defaulting on her contract, Pippa comes up with a bold idea at the suggestion of her son.
Pippa sets out to make a statement in the publishing world and stumbles upon twist after twist with her own friends and family.
This is a brilliant novel! I really enjoyed it. I loved the advise given to Pippa's teenage daughter at the end. It is inspiring and can be applied to anyone looking for love.
This was a light fun book with well developed characters. Read it! 5/5⭐s
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- Brandi
- 06-30-24
so SO GOOD!
Brilliantly written! Ethan and Kelly are awful though lol IYKYK- The FMC was written perfectly!
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- mthoneybee
- 03-06-24
The plot of the story is good, the blank book aspect spoke volumes.
The end of the book felt rushed. The narrator was fine with female voices and the kids. The adult male voices were not great.
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- Christi
- 05-27-24
Great story
Loved this book and author. Pleasant surprise from someone I’ve never read before. Can’t wait to see what else she has.
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- HSB
- 03-06-24
Written for Chardonnay-drinking soccer moms…
Disappointing. Characters are cliché, superficial, and the plot wraps up remarkably fast and with seemingly rapid emotional resolution. It’s a nice light beach read, but not much else. I couldn’t relate to any of the characters, their actions seemed silly and their relationships predictably bad, based on the lack of moral fiber and backbone they exhibited from the first page. Perhaps a good reflection of life in LA - hopefully not. If meant as a satire, meh… not well delivered. If meant as a sympathetic commentary on life for middle-aged women with teenaged kids in a social media-dominated world, meh… boring…
Performance note: all the “men” voices sound creepy, even the ones for characters we are supposed to like.
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- Cheryl
- 06-30-24
Good ending
It started out slow but was surprisingly good at the end. I love the meaning at the end.
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- Reggie
- 05-25-24
Surprisingly good
I went into this book not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. This well written tale of an author with mind block who writes a ‘blank’ book is fantastic. Definitely worth the read/listen.
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- Susie Moskowitz
- 07-29-24
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. Very real and fun characters. Can’t wait to read more of Owen’s books.
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- B B
- 08-17-24
Total Cliche-Strewn Beach Read
If you’re seeking pure FLUFF with a guaranteed and unrealistic happy ending, here’s a winner.
If you prefer quality writing free of cliches, eye-rolling storylines, and a cast of predictable characters, move on.
If you listen to this story on Audible, prepare to become annoyed almost immediately by the performer’s voice as she switches from character to character, using a range of voices that are almost as bad as the characters themselves - her efforts with the male voices is particularly grating.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-08-24
Unbelievable characters
Unbelievable characters.Unbelievable plot. Ridiculous ending. I kept listening because it was such a disaster. Thankfully free and didn’t pay
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