All Books Considered

The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill, Narrated by Kristen Sieh Blurb from Goodreads : Three adult sisters reunited at their childhood home must confront a shared tragedy in The Irish Goodbye - the devastatingly beautiful debut novel from Heather Aimee O'Neill. It’s been years since the three Ryan sisters were all home together at their family’s beloved house on Long Island. Two decades ago, their lives were upended by a tragic accident on their brother Topher’s boat that drove him to suicide. Now, the Ryan women are back for Thanksgiving, but each carries a heavy secret. The eldest, Cait, is still holding guilt for the role no one knows she played in the boat accident, when she rekindles a flame with her high school crush, Topher’s best friend. Middle sister, Alice, has been thrown a curveball threatening her career and, potentially, h...

Heart the Lover by Lily King Blurb from Goodreads : From the New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers comes a magnificent and intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love You knew I’d write a book about you someday. Our narrator understands good love stories—their secrets and subtext, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the simple rules. In the fall of her senior year of college, she meets two star students from her 17th-Century Lit Sam and Yash. Best friends living off campus in the elegant house of a professor on sabbatical, the boys invite her into their intoxicating world of academic fervor, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. They nickname her Jordan, and she quickly discovers the pleasures of friendship, love and her own intellectual ambition. But youthful passion is unpredictable, and soon she finds herself at the cen...

I Don't Date Hockey Players by Lolu Sinclair Blurb from Goodreads : Anna Green lives and breathes hockey. As the Portland Freezers’ publicist, her job is to keep the struggling team in the spotlight—and out of trouble. But with their last big sponsor pulling out and ticket sales plummeting, she needs a miracle. Enter Blake Tyler, the Freezers’ fiery new center. He’s aggressive, unpredictable, and a walking PR disaster. He’s also frustratingly gorgeous. Then there’s Charlie Haskell, star forward of their biggest rival, the Skateful Shredders. He’s got charm, swagger, and a history of getting under Anna’s skin. When a brewing hockey feud turns personal, Anna finds herself caught between two players who refuse to play nice—on or off the ice. Blake plays to win. Charlie plays for fun. Anna isn’t playing at all—until her heart is on the line. With a...

The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell, Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker Blurb from Goodreads : Two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation accidentally travel back in time to the Regency Era in this delightfully clever and riotously funny debut. This program is read by award-winning narrator Stephanie Németh-Parker. Tess Bright just scored her dream role starring in an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. It's not just the role of a lifetime, but it’s also her last chance to prove herself as a serious actress (no easy feat after being fired from her last TV gig) and more importantly, it’s her opportunity to honor her mom, who was the biggest fan of Jane Austen ever. But one thing is standing in Tess’s way—well, one very tall, annoyingly handsome person, Hugh Balfour. A serious British method actor, Hugh wants nothing to do with Tess (whose Teen Choice Awards somehow don’t quite compare to his BAFTA nominations)....

Exit Lane by Erika Veurink, Narrated by Kellen Boyle and Hallie Ricardo Blurb from Goodreads : For fans of You, Again, One Day, and People We Meet on Vacation. After a post-graduation drive from Iowa City to NYC, Teddy and Marin have both had enough of each other to last the rest of their lives. But that doesn’t stop their paths from crossing over eight rocky years, punctuated by chance encounters and transatlantic visits, on a journey that eventually brings them right back to where it all started. My Review: This was my favorite 831 Stories to date!  It was such an amazing slow burn and did remind me of When Harry Met Sally in the best possible way. I was dying for Teddy and Marin to get together the entire book and this definitely went unexpected but delicious places.  So swoony and so hot! Definitely add this to your TBR -- excellent narration but I'm sure it's just as good a read as it was a listen! I absolute...

Game Point by Meg Jones  (Game, Set, and Match #2) Blurb from Goodreads : When Aussie Dylan Bailey walks away from her tenth grand slam without a title, she decides to call in for early retirement. But after spending time with fellow pro and British player Oliver Anderson, he convinces her she still has one last title fight left in her.   Together, they embark on a journey of rediscovery and second chances, as Dylan and Oliver navigate the highs and lows of professional tennis while falling deeper in love with each passing match.    This had definite Wimbledon vibes in the best way!  It was just a bit long in certain parts and perhaps a smidge more tennis than necessary?  I know that sounds crazy but some of the swoony scenes were shorter than the tennis matches!  Still, definite chemistry, good friends to lovers a...