The audiobooks I listened to in recent weeks—
Stay (by Allie Larkin, performed by Julia Whelan)
A Dog’s Purpose (by W. Bruce Cameron, performed by George K. Wilson)
Dog Tags (by David Rosenfelt, performed by Grover Gardner) and
The Search (by Nora Roberts, performed by Tanya Eby)—
had a recurring theme: DOGS. It’s true, I love dogs and I enjoy stories involving dogs. But the reason I listened to these titles was because so many people told me they enjoyed these books and the narrator’s performance.
Since I appreciate other people’s recommendations, occasionally, I want to reciprocate and tell folks about the titles I really enjoyed. And, since I really really enjoyed Nora Robert’s The Search I have been recommending it to everyone who will listen to what I have to say.
I heard the story as being about a strong willed woman, Fiona Bristow, who survives a serial killer and rebuilds her life after the brutal murder of her cop fiancé and his K-9 partner by establishing a successful business training dogs and their humans. Then several years later, a copycat killer emerges and Fiona appears to be his final target. That’s thrilling enough for me.
My friend experienced the story from the romance angle—Simon Doyle bursts in to Fiona’s life in need of training for Jaws, an out of control puppy who is chewing his way through Simon’s home and belongings. Out of this initial meeting, the two people (and their combined pack of 4 dogs) forge a reluctant relationship that turns to love.
My friend and I have had some lively and humorous conversations as a result of our different perspectives. It has enriched our friendship and brought both of us plenty of laughs. What better reason to listen to a book?
N.C.
I, too, enjoyed THE SEARCH. I listen to alot of books on tape because my eyes tire easily, after reading for some 68 years. (I think I began reading ay 5). Did you ever read THE HEART OF A DOG by Albert Pason Terhune? It wwas a fav as a child. I LOVE JD Robb books for the characters. Also there's a new series by Quinn Spencer (I think I remember his name) about a private eye & his dog, as told by the dog. It's fun to read.
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