Piper Goodeve gives an appealing narration of this whimsical audiobook. Forty-something Jane loses her job as an attorney and then becomes a murder suspect. Her neighbor informs the police that she witnessed a romantic encounter between Jane and a younger colleague on the roof of Jane's New York City apartment building; then the neighbor is found dead, and Jane begins investigating the death. At the same time, Jane starts a catering service called Ms. Demeanor. She is encouraged in her cooking by her steadfast parents; her twin sister, Jacqueline; and her charming neighbor, Perry. Goodeve skillfully inhabits each character as she paces the story beautifully. This is a big-hearted tale of finding one’s way after an unexpected derailment. M.J. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
The weather might be frightful, but these books sure are delightful (and even sometimes frightful … we’re looking at you Road of Bones). So grab a book and lounge by the fire to travel on a haunted highway across the frozen tundra of Siberia, embark on a dangerous quest inspired by One Thousand and One […]
This witty story of love under house arrest is a delicious delight with an intriguing cast of characters, befuddling circumstances, and mouthwatering meals. The story of a nosy neighbor, the consequences of a night of pleasure under the stars, and the months following when two neighbors meet each other after both being placed on house arrest, Elinor Lipman tells a story of a woman conquering loneliness with new friends and hobbies without stepping foot outside her building. Keep reading for a Q&A with Elinor Lipman herself with some inside looks at the novel.
2023 is the year for you to fall in love … with new books, new authors, and new series. The good news is that January is jam packed with all three of those things. From debuts we can’t stop talking about, new books from beloved authors, and firsts in series that we can’t get enough of, […]