I have two charming audio books to share with you today. Here we go….
A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE & OTHER CALAMITIES by Barbara Venkataraman
Narrator Carrie Lee Martz does an excellent job giving voice to the various characters in the numerous essays included. Her accents and mannerisms enhance each story.
The hilarious stories begin with the disastrous home repairs and the quirky trips to the hardware store. There is also a story about an obsessions with gadgets, the weird life of a debt collector, the truth about lazy people, and the aging process among other topics.
The author has compiled a number of humorous short stories that will have you laughing out loud. Don’t be surprised if at least one of the stories reminds you of someone. Each story has charming characters and realistic settings.
A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE is a quick read/listen that will brighten your day.
A Trip to the Hardware Store & Other Calamities: Quirky Essays for Quirky People by Barbara Venkataraman, Narrated by Carrie Lee Martz, Audible, @2014, ASIN: B00IO94GAY, Digital Download, Unabridged, Run Time: 55 Minutes
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
DEATH BY DIDGERIDOO by Barbara Venkataraman
Jamie Quinn is not your typical lawyer, but one you’ll come to admire for her strength and determination in author Barbara Venkataraman’s DEATH BY DIDGERIDOO, A Jamie Quinn Mystery.Narrator Carrie Lee Martz gives voice to the various characters in her own unique way. Her vocals and mannerisms enhances the story and adds depth.
Jamie, a family lawyer, is still trying to gain her ground following the death of her mother. When her cousin, Adam, who has Asperger's Syndrome, is wrongfully accused of murder, Jamie comes to his defense. A little out of her legal element, Jamie is still determined to find the real killer.
The list of suspects is long as the victim is a former rock star with few friends and lots of enemies. Jamie navigates vengeance, deception, and jealousy to clear Adam’s name.
The author has created intriguing characters that are likable and realistic. The story flows quickly and keeps you guessing until the end with twists and turns.
DEATH BY DIDGERIDO is an entertaining tale with a good mixture of humor and suspense.
Death by Didgerido by Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery, Narrated by Carrie Lee Martz, Audible, @2014, ASIN: B00JXQNoTK, Digital Download, Unabridged, Run Time: 2 Hours and 12 Minutes
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope I’ve enticed you to check out these delightful audios. Do you have any interesting trips to the hardware story you’d like to share with us?
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I'm sure not many can claim they were killed by a didgerido.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can relate to home repair and hardware store calamities...
The first book sounds really cute and funny.
ReplyDeleteMason - Oh, yes, home repair disasters can certainly wreak havoc! And Death by Didgeridoo sounds really interesting. The title itself got my attention. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI even do home repair and poorly sometimes. These sound like awesome books! I actually heard of a didgeridoo.
ReplyDeleteI knew the word "didgeridoo" from a song (Waltzing Matilda?) but never knew what it was. Hardware stores and home repair mishaps I'm very familiar with.
ReplyDeleteDidgeridoo music makes me feel like death. I don't think it is an instrument which can do cheerful or upbeat. Of, if it can, I have missed it... Death by didgeridoo is too real (and the book sounds as if it has a lot of promise).
ReplyDeleteHardware calamities too. Very, very familiar.
Thanks for the great reviews! Glad you enjoyed the audiobooks. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of DEATH BY DIDGERIDO. Right now I'm listening to Restaurant At The End Of The Universe with Martin Freeman reading. It's fantastic!
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