Vicky W. Alcordo
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A Cornish Recipe for Murder
- Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery, Book 5
- By: Fiona Leitch
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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When popular TV baking contest and national institution ‘The Best of British Baking Roadshow’ rolls into town and sets up camp in the grounds of Boskern House, a historic stately home near Penstowan, former police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker finds herself competing to represent Cornwall in the grand final. But with a fellow contestant who will stop at nothing to win and a drag queen host with secrets of their own, Jodie discovers that the roadshow doesn’t just have the ingredients for the perfect showstopper cake, but also for the perfect murder…
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Wonderful series
- By omnireader on 12-30-24
- A Cornish Recipe for Murder
- Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery, Book 5
- By: Fiona Leitch
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
Crime Solving Fun
Reviewed: 11-27-24
Always a fun listen! I love the wit & humor, as well as how non-saccharine the characters & events are. Will definitely get the next one. ☺️
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On the Slow Train
- Twelve Great British Railway Journeys
- By: Michael Williams
- Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook will take the listener on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next, the journey meaning nothing but time lost in crowded carriages, condemned by broken timetables. On the Slow Train will reconnect with that long-missed need to lift our heads from the daily grind and reflect that there are still places in Britain where we can stop and stare. It will tap into many things: a love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia.
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A Relaxing Journey
- By Vicky W. Alcordo on 08-06-24
- On the Slow Train
- Twelve Great British Railway Journeys
- By: Michael Williams
- Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes
A Relaxing Journey
Reviewed: 08-06-24
Although I didn’t understand all the details regarding trains, it was nonetheless interesting, enjoyable to listen about them, especially their history. The narrator’s voice and delivery made it a very relaxing listen.
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An Assassination on the Agenda
- A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 11
- By: T E Kinsey
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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July 1912. Lady Hardcastle and her tenacious lady’s maid, Florence Armstrong, are enjoying a convivial gathering at the home of their dear friends, the Farley-Strouds. The only fly in the idyllic ointment seems to be the lack of musical entertainment for the forthcoming summer party—until, that is, Lady Hardcastle’s brother Harry calls with news of a murder.
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Love this series but this book wasnt his best...
- By Samuel Warren on 05-22-24
- An Assassination on the Agenda
- A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 11
- By: T E Kinsey
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
Women to the Rescue
Reviewed: 06-10-24
Always a fun listen to the capers of these 2 female protagonists! Can’t wait for the next installment.
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A Dangerous Lesson
- Bunburry 17
- By: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. There is shock in the local high school when Alison Shaw, a young, dynamic chemistry teacher, goes into a coma after being struck by a falling smart board. But is it an unfortunate accident or something more sinister? When the headteacher asks amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister to investigate, Alfie enlists the help of Liz and Marge, his fellow members of the Bunburry Triangle.
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A weird, one-off miss for me
- By Chris Hedges on 12-26-23
- A Dangerous Lesson
- Bunburry 17
- By: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
Always Fun
Reviewed: 01-22-24
Every episode of the Bunburry Mysteries is a fun listen. Can’t wait for the next!
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The Library at the Edge of the World
- A Novel (Finfarran Peninsula, Book 1)
- By: Felicity Hayes-McCoy
- Narrated by: Marcella Riordan
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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In the bestselling tradition of Fannie Flagg and Jenny Colgan comes Felicity Hayes-McCoy’s U.S. debut about a local librarian who must find a way to rebuild her community and her own life in this touching, enchanting novel set on Ireland’s stunning West Coast.
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Ireland
- By Marilyn D. Grainger on 03-14-24
- The Library at the Edge of the World
- A Novel (Finfarran Peninsula, Book 1)
- By: Felicity Hayes-McCoy
- Narrated by: Marcella Riordan
Beautiful setting
Reviewed: 12-03-23
Beautiful descriptions of scenery but development of story and characters was a bit slow for my taste. Great wrap up at the end though.
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The Cornish Wedding Murder
- Nosey Parker, Book 1
- By: Fiona Leitch
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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Still spinning from the hustle and bustle of city life, Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is glad to be back in the Cornish village she calls home. Having quit the Met Police in search of something less dangerous, the change of pace means she can finally start her dream catering company and raise her daughter, Daisy, somewhere safer. But there’s nothing quite like having your first job back at home be catering an ex-boyfriend’s wedding to remind you of just how small your village is.
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Fun Novel!
- By Elizabeth B Shepard on 08-24-24
- The Cornish Wedding Murder
- Nosey Parker, Book 1
- By: Fiona Leitch
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
A witty, cozy murder mystery
Reviewed: 06-21-23
Loved this first installment to this series! The wit, community life & friendships, description of Cornwall all lend to a very entertaining story. The pace & twists with re to the murder itself were also interesting & entertaining. Great story overall!
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Self-Compassion
- The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
- By: Kristin Neff
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion - and a tyrannical one at that. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high self-esteem for a brief moment, we can't seem to keep it. Our sense of self-worth goes up and down like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling in lockstep with our latest success or failure.
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Learning self-compassion is transforming my life.
- By Erika on 03-28-13
- Self-Compassion
- The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
- By: Kristin Neff
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
Inspiring Yourself
Reviewed: 06-21-23
This book was inspiring in its honesty, as the author shared personal experiences of difficulty and overcoming these with self-compassion (which even for her didn’t always flow naturally). Its a much needed book in our world that upholds self-esteem over everything else. Be kind to yourself and listen to or read this book. Namaste. 🩷
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Foul Play
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 15
- By: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. In the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry, Alfie McAlister's personal life is in turmoil. He's finally admitted to himself that he's fallen for Constable Emma Hollis. But while one moment Emma was kissing him, now she's ignoring him. And to make matters worse, with grumpy Sergeant Wilson still on sick leave, Emma is now working alongside the young, handsome, personable Sergeant Angel.
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Great performance, dragging complicated love
- By N. J. Miin on 02-21-23
- Foul Play
- Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series 15
- By: Helena Marchmont
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
Enjoyable as always
Reviewed: 06-13-23
Another enjoyable installment to the Bunbury series. Always witty & excellently performed. Am looking forward to the next story.
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The Book of Joy
- Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
- Narrated by: Douglas Carlton Abrams, full cast, Francois Chau, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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The occasion was a big birthday. And it inspired two close friends to get together in Dharamsala for a talk about something very important to them. The friends were His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The subject was joy. Both winners of the Nobel Prize, both great spiritual masters and moral leaders of our time, they are also known for being among the most infectiously happy people on the planet.
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This book may have saved my life
- By R. Chandra on 02-08-17
- The Book of Joy
- Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
- Narrated by: Douglas Carlton Abrams, full cast, Francois Chau, Peter Francis James
Finding JOY in the imperfection of life
Reviewed: 06-01-23
Very uplifting & inspiring in its compassion. These 2 men who have gone through so much difficulty and pain in their own lives are living proof that we definitely CAN emerge into new hope more whole, stronger, & with more joy.
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The Light We Carry
- Overcoming in Uncertain Times
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
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There may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to life’s big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In The Light We Carry, she opens a frank and honest dialogue with listeners, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?
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Very Disappointing—Too Ego-filled
- By Patricia Webb on 11-29-22
- The Light We Carry
- Overcoming in Uncertain Times
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Inspiration from the Depth
Reviewed: 05-24-23
This book was truly inspiring because it was so human. The honesty & sincerity with which Michelle Obama shared of her life, not just as a former First Lady, but as a person is palpable. It’s the beauty behind this publication.
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