Weekly Reading Thoughts (SP/IMWAYR?)

Invincible Summer by Alice Adams (audio)

Invincible Summer follows Eva, Benedict, Sylvie and Lucien from college into the real world for twenty years. The carefree days of college quickly end for a couple of the friends, while they are extended only for a bit for others. This character driven debut novel was narrated by Georgia Dolenz.  If I had been reading, I may have put aside this book as I didn't connect to the characters but Georgia's narration kept me listening.

*Thanks to Hachette Audio for this review copy*

The Perfect Neighbors by Sarah Pekkanen (audio)

Tess and Harry are new to the neighborhood and we know there is a reason. The author does a great job of reeling us in as the reason slowly unfolds and we get to know the other neighbors Gigi, Kelly, and Susan.  Each with secrets that may or may not threaten their current way of life. Each chapter begins with the emails that deal with the community's concerns, gripes and observations that added much to the story.  The ending was a bit anticlimactic, but still a entertaining listen.  Madeleine Maby did a great job narrating this story.

*Thanks to Simon and Schuster Audio for this review copy*

Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick (audio)

High school student Nanette gets good grades, plays excellent soccer, but feels out of place. Her favorite teacher gives her an out of print, cult hit, book entitled "The Bubblegum Reaper" that she loves, but has lingering questions about.  When she learns the author lives nearby shes writes him a letter that leads to life changing events that are heartbreakingly raw, real and for many relateable.  Brilliantly narrated by Vanessa Johansson. I look forward to this author's next book.

*Thanks to Hachette Audio for this review copy*

Home by Harlan Coben  (#11)

Win is on the trail of two sixteen year old boys that disappeared ten years ago.  He received an anonymous email of a sighting and is in London to investigate. Win is a bad ass and while he gets himself into crazy situations, he gets himself right out. When the rescue goes wrong he calls his best friend Myron to help him. They rescue one of the boys, but things don't add up for Myron and Win. As they go back to the beginning to figure out how, why, and who the suspense, drama and action ramps up with a couple of twists that make this a spectacular read.  It was so hard not to speed through this book!  It was unputdownable for me, I loved that it Win's voice told part of the story.  This book is part of the Myron Bolitar series, but does stand alone well.  Do yourself a favor and go back to the beginning, you won't be sorry!

* Thanks to Abby and Dutton Penguin Random House via NetGalley for this review copy*

Blue Heaven by C.J. Box

Annie takes her little brother fishing one afternoon and sees a group of three men shooting another man. They run and accept a ride with a neighbor only to find out he cannot be trusted, and have to run again.  Finding a safe place to hide is a challenge.  The men are new in town and are able to insert themselves in the police department to keep tabs on the missing kids. Can the rancher be trusted with what Annie and William are telling him? The townspeople are connected in surprising ways in this page turning thriller. This book was on an award winners display at the library and I am glad I picked it up.

October has arrived already! Finally we are seeing blue skies after days of rain - which helped me get some projects done at work and at home while I listened to three good audios! The new fall TV season has got off to a good start. Have you found any new favorite shows?

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