What do you think?
Rate this book
Ladies' Day
Heartache is par for the course. Fifteen years after her troubled daughter Julie ran away from home, Beth Sawyer stumbles across a newspaper photograph of an up-and-coming teen golfer, who not only shares her last name, but also looks just like her daughter. Sky Sawyer couldn’t possibly be her granddaughter―or could she? With her sort-of-functional life spinning out of control―and let’s not get started on her soon-to-be-married ex-husband―Beth meets Barry, a fellow golfer whom she accidentally hits with her golf ball. Will he take her to court or to dinner? When Sky Sawyer joins her high school golf team, she hopes that the mother she thought dead may still be alive and seek her out at the championship tournament. But when she discovers that the man who raised her is not her father and a woman claiming to be her long-lost grandmother appears, her world falls apart. With Beth and Sky fighting to gain what they both had lost, can they finally get a second chance at a happily ever after?
304 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2023
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 68 reviews
August 1, 2023
I'm not a golfer, but I have to admit I was utterly charmed by this novel. While this is definitely a summer chick lit read with loads of friends and fun, Lisa Kline gives the story heart and punch as she builds the mystery surrounding a daughter's longtime disappearance. The mother's sheer unwillingness to let go, even though it has already cost her marriage and family, is brought to light again with the appearance of a young golfer she believes to be her granddaughter. The connection between her and her granddaughter is visceral in its hesitancies, violations of privacy, and uncertainty. Equally compelling is the relationship between Beth and her ex-husband, with is fraught with pain due to their inability to approach the problem from the same place. But in the end, the story is rich in showing you never lose from finding a family member. Highly recommend.
May 21, 2024
I think the author must love golf, or something like that. Golf was a big piece of the story and I didn’t think I had feelings about that until this book when I realized I don’t like golf much and I think it gave me a mediocre view of this one. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it. A pretty average read.
🌀Synopsis
Beth’s daughter Julie ran away years ago and she never really recovered. When she finds a paper with a girl who looks like Julie she decides to investigate. She just can’t give up hope that her daughter is still out there somewhere and that they’ll be able to mend their relationship.
What she finds is a girl who is struggling to make it. Sky is a wonderful golfer but her dad doesn’t have a ton of funding for her to get the best equipment and the course she works at helps her raise funds so she can participate in tournaments.
Sky is convinced if she golfs well enough her mom will come back to see her win big. That’s where these two worlds collide. Beth immediately tells Sky her inclination about being her grandma. This sets Sky on a hunt to figure out more about her mom.
What she finds is that her dad has been harboring a long secret and now she’s forced to figure out this new reality with this new relationship with Beth in it too.
🌀Synopsis
Beth’s daughter Julie ran away years ago and she never really recovered. When she finds a paper with a girl who looks like Julie she decides to investigate. She just can’t give up hope that her daughter is still out there somewhere and that they’ll be able to mend their relationship.
What she finds is a girl who is struggling to make it. Sky is a wonderful golfer but her dad doesn’t have a ton of funding for her to get the best equipment and the course she works at helps her raise funds so she can participate in tournaments.
Sky is convinced if she golfs well enough her mom will come back to see her win big. That’s where these two worlds collide. Beth immediately tells Sky her inclination about being her grandma. This sets Sky on a hunt to figure out more about her mom.
What she finds is that her dad has been harboring a long secret and now she’s forced to figure out this new reality with this new relationship with Beth in it too.
June 17, 2023
Beth Sawyer has had a tough life. Her daughter, Julie, ran away from home as a teenager and was never seen again. Fast forward 15 years and Beth sees a photograph in the newspaper of Sky Sawyer, who is an up-and-coming teenage golfer. Sky has the same last name as Beth and is the spitting image of her missing daughter, Julie. Beth is wondering if Sky is her granddaughter? Can this really be Julie’s daughter? And if so, where is Julie?
I really enjoyed LADIES’ DAY. I really felt for Beth, as she continues to search for her missing daughter. I always appreciate a story that is told from two points of view, Beth’s and Sky’s. A very nice and heartfelt storyline in this novel with the perfect amount of romance mixed in. Lisa Williams Kline’s writing was outstanding and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
This review will be shared to my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.
I really enjoyed LADIES’ DAY. I really felt for Beth, as she continues to search for her missing daughter. I always appreciate a story that is told from two points of view, Beth’s and Sky’s. A very nice and heartfelt storyline in this novel with the perfect amount of romance mixed in. Lisa Williams Kline’s writing was outstanding and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
This review will be shared to my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.
June 6, 2024
I’m going to rate this 4 stars as I think it’s wonderfully written and can actually make people care about women’s golf! Personally it wasn’t for me but that’s 100% a me thing. I moderately enjoyed it in the “I know I’m reading a quality novel” type of way.
So I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review.
This book to me is a the definition of “chick lit” (which I didn’t realize and hence the disconnect) so it’s perfect for those that enjoy the sub genre. Definitely a quick beach read!
Since I’m specifically reviewing the AudioBook…. It’s delightful to listen to an experienced narrator who reads the book without influencing the listeners creation of the world the prose sets forth. They give just enough emphasis without over doing it.
I do enjoy the dual POV and that it has a romance of a mature couple that seems genuine.
It’s a journey through life that touches on so many facets which I don’t want to spoil. So give it a go when it drops on June 20th 2024!
My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.
⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again
So I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review.
This book to me is a the definition of “chick lit” (which I didn’t realize and hence the disconnect) so it’s perfect for those that enjoy the sub genre. Definitely a quick beach read!
Since I’m specifically reviewing the AudioBook…. It’s delightful to listen to an experienced narrator who reads the book without influencing the listeners creation of the world the prose sets forth. They give just enough emphasis without over doing it.
I do enjoy the dual POV and that it has a romance of a mature couple that seems genuine.
It’s a journey through life that touches on so many facets which I don’t want to spoil. So give it a go when it drops on June 20th 2024!
My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.
⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again
March 18, 2024
I enjoyed Ladies’ Day so much! I’m not a golfer and was able to easily follow the golf scenes, and even learned a bit about the game. The story keeps you guessing, and I loved reading about Beth, her complex family dynamics, and her strong female friendships. A great read! I highly recommend!
May 20, 2024
I recently listened to Ladies' Day written by Lisa Williams Kline and narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sands. I was drawn to this audio book because of the narrator, Xe Sands. I have listened to several of her narrations in the past and have always enjoyed. This one included. Both narrators did a great job, and Rachel L. Jacobs did a nice job narrating the younger character, Sky.
Beth is a divorcee. She has a son living overseas and a daughter who went missing many years ago. Beth's ex-husband is living a glamorous life with a put-together fiancée, which Beth lives in their family home and drives an older beat-up car. Beth's marriage was torn apart after their daughter's disappearance. Additionally, many of her friendships changed, as people found her obsessed over her daughter.
While golfing with her gal pals, Beth randomly meets a man, who she finds enjoyable, and they are some fun together. Her friends also show her an article about a high school golfer, who happens to look a whole lot like Beth's missing daughter.
The book was enjoyable but maybe a little slow. I enjoyed listening to a book with a main character who is not 25. Ha! Sometimes all these books make me feel a bit old. The story has many little stories within in it that were enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for the advanced listen in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Beth is a divorcee. She has a son living overseas and a daughter who went missing many years ago. Beth's ex-husband is living a glamorous life with a put-together fiancée, which Beth lives in their family home and drives an older beat-up car. Beth's marriage was torn apart after their daughter's disappearance. Additionally, many of her friendships changed, as people found her obsessed over her daughter.
While golfing with her gal pals, Beth randomly meets a man, who she finds enjoyable, and they are some fun together. Her friends also show her an article about a high school golfer, who happens to look a whole lot like Beth's missing daughter.
The book was enjoyable but maybe a little slow. I enjoyed listening to a book with a main character who is not 25. Ha! Sometimes all these books make me feel a bit old. The story has many little stories within in it that were enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for the advanced listen in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 29, 2024
An equally heart wrenching and heart warming audio book, with playfulness added in too. I play golf and the story line interested me because of that. I was suitably amused, but golfing is only a part of this story. A story of four generations of women. A story of grieving, gumption, being left, being found, growing up and growing old, a story of being imperfectly human and finding a way to accept that. I think it is just a pity that in real life things probably wouldn’t have turned out the same in real life. Thank you to CamCat Books and NetGalley for the audio ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
August 16, 2024
I received this book as a giveaway from Goodreads.
Read
March 11, 2023Audio review for LJ.
May 3, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books & Lisa Williams Kline, for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed the Dual POV, the wonderful narration and that we get to see the sparks fly in a later in life romance. This story is emotionally raw and told very well.
As a younger mother than Beth, it made me think a lot about forgiveness, grace and space in parenting. And in marriage.
I enjoyed the Dual POV, the wonderful narration and that we get to see the sparks fly in a later in life romance. This story is emotionally raw and told very well.
As a younger mother than Beth, it made me think a lot about forgiveness, grace and space in parenting. And in marriage.
May 18, 2024
Ladies Day tells the story of middle-aged divorcee Beth Sawyer, who enjoys weekly golf nights with her girlfriends as a way to blow off steam after long days of teaching college students. She's still struggling emotionally after the disappearance of her 15 year old daughter as many years ago.
One day, her friend shows her a flyer of a young girl who is entering a golf tournament and who just happens to look a lot like her missing daughter, shares the same last name, and has the first name her daughter once said she loved.
Sky Sawyer is a 15 year old up-and-coming golfer who has been raised solely by her father since her mom's disappearance when she was a toddler. When she is approached by a woman after one of her tournaments claiming to be her potential grandmother, she isn't sure how she feels about what she's learning about her own family history.
The book follows Beth's renewed search for her daughter, her attempts at connecting to her possible granddaughter, Sky's trying to make sense of her own narrative while also trying to rise in her sport, and all the other elements of life (friendship, romance, growing up, family drama, etc).
I'm giving this a 3.5 star review, and that's only because I found the ending very dis-satisfying. The entire plot builds up to a certain pivotal moment (I'll spare you the plot spoiler), but then it's barely addressed and the book just comes to a sudden halt. It almost felt like a few chapters were just cut off the ending.
I really loved reading this story, and related to all the characters within the book. I am not a golfer, but found myself actually enjoying the imagery, descriptions, and facts relating to golf and golf tournaments.
I didn't love the audiobook narration (sometimes Beth's character sounded drunk), but it grew on me as I progressed through the book. I did enjoy Sky's narrator, and appreciated having two voice actors for the different perspectives.
If the book had a better ending and a bit shorter of a middle section, it would have been a solid 5 stars. Anyone who has an interest in golf will take special liking to the story, as well as anyone who enjoys stories of family reunifications.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
One day, her friend shows her a flyer of a young girl who is entering a golf tournament and who just happens to look a lot like her missing daughter, shares the same last name, and has the first name her daughter once said she loved.
Sky Sawyer is a 15 year old up-and-coming golfer who has been raised solely by her father since her mom's disappearance when she was a toddler. When she is approached by a woman after one of her tournaments claiming to be her potential grandmother, she isn't sure how she feels about what she's learning about her own family history.
The book follows Beth's renewed search for her daughter, her attempts at connecting to her possible granddaughter, Sky's trying to make sense of her own narrative while also trying to rise in her sport, and all the other elements of life (friendship, romance, growing up, family drama, etc).
I'm giving this a 3.5 star review, and that's only because I found the ending very dis-satisfying. The entire plot builds up to a certain pivotal moment (I'll spare you the plot spoiler), but then it's barely addressed and the book just comes to a sudden halt. It almost felt like a few chapters were just cut off the ending.
I really loved reading this story, and related to all the characters within the book. I am not a golfer, but found myself actually enjoying the imagery, descriptions, and facts relating to golf and golf tournaments.
I didn't love the audiobook narration (sometimes Beth's character sounded drunk), but it grew on me as I progressed through the book. I did enjoy Sky's narrator, and appreciated having two voice actors for the different perspectives.
If the book had a better ending and a bit shorter of a middle section, it would have been a solid 5 stars. Anyone who has an interest in golf will take special liking to the story, as well as anyone who enjoys stories of family reunifications.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
April 30, 2024
On quieter workdays, I’m able to listen to audiobooks. That doesn’t happen often anymore, but it’s always a treat when it does! Ladies’ Day was a great usage of my audiobook time. I went into it not knowing anything about it, and when it was made apparent that golf would be a big feature, I was a little nervous. (I clearly was not wearing my glasses when I looked at the cover.) I am not a golfer in any way, shape, or form. I’ve just simply never understood the appeal! Lucky for me, the characters’ passion for the sport made it so much more interesting to read about. (If only for the 8 hours of the audiobook.)
Ladies’ Day was a perfect blend of family drama, hope, and determination. Beth’s constant search for her missing daughter tugged at my heart. As a new mother to my own baby girl, I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of not knowing where or how she was for so many years. Her emotions as she navigated the possible discovery of her granddaughter, her ex-husband moving on, and a possible new relationship were all conveyed so well.
Sky made my heart absolutely ache. My own mother is one of my best friends, and while we had our moments when I was a teen, I can’t imagine going through such formative years without her. Her hunger to find her and her obsession with achieving greatness so that her mother might walk back into her life made me want to wrap her up in a giant bear hug.
If you want a heartwarming story featuring a cast of realistic characters, a mysteriously missing woman, and lots of family relationship drama, Ladies’ Day could be the book (or audiobook) for you! I know that Kline is an author I will look forward to reading again.
Audiobook specific: the two narrators perfectly voiced the dual POVs, and I would not hesitate to listen to another book that either of them narrated!
Ladies’ Day was a perfect blend of family drama, hope, and determination. Beth’s constant search for her missing daughter tugged at my heart. As a new mother to my own baby girl, I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of not knowing where or how she was for so many years. Her emotions as she navigated the possible discovery of her granddaughter, her ex-husband moving on, and a possible new relationship were all conveyed so well.
Sky made my heart absolutely ache. My own mother is one of my best friends, and while we had our moments when I was a teen, I can’t imagine going through such formative years without her. Her hunger to find her and her obsession with achieving greatness so that her mother might walk back into her life made me want to wrap her up in a giant bear hug.
If you want a heartwarming story featuring a cast of realistic characters, a mysteriously missing woman, and lots of family relationship drama, Ladies’ Day could be the book (or audiobook) for you! I know that Kline is an author I will look forward to reading again.
Audiobook specific: the two narrators perfectly voiced the dual POVs, and I would not hesitate to listen to another book that either of them narrated!
May 1, 2024
(3.5 Stars) I went into this a little blind as there was a one line description. I wanted something to listen to and it was available. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good family drama told from two different POVs. Beth is divorced, in her 50s, and plays golf weekly with her long time friends. She teaches at the local college and has good relationships with her son, mom and even her ex. The sorrow of her life is that her own daughter Julie ran away in her teens. Police and private investigators never found her. And this was a factor in the break up of her marriage.
Now she stumbles upon the news of a 15 year old, high school golfer who clearly resembles her daughter and has her last name. She is only thirty miles away and she quickly finds a way to meet her potential granddaughter. Sky has been raised alone by her father. She believed her mother had died for many years until her dad let it slip that she left. Now her biggest dream is that her mom may see her golf notoriety and return. Sky loves golf and has natural talent that her dad.
To fill out the story the author adds in a potential romance for Beth and a friend family that is Sky’s support and ideal of what a family can be. I found myself drawn into the story and even looked for things to do so that I could continue to listen to the story. I enjoyed the narration voiced by Rachel Jacob and Xe Sands. I am not a golfer and was glad that while it is important and an exciting part of the story it didn’t overwhelm the book. I liked the story and was satisfied with the conclusion. But I would have added more stars if there had been a later epilogue or had the story included Julia’s meeting with her mother or daughter. Her disappearance was too much of the story and it needed to be explained or concluded better.
Now she stumbles upon the news of a 15 year old, high school golfer who clearly resembles her daughter and has her last name. She is only thirty miles away and she quickly finds a way to meet her potential granddaughter. Sky has been raised alone by her father. She believed her mother had died for many years until her dad let it slip that she left. Now her biggest dream is that her mom may see her golf notoriety and return. Sky loves golf and has natural talent that her dad.
To fill out the story the author adds in a potential romance for Beth and a friend family that is Sky’s support and ideal of what a family can be. I found myself drawn into the story and even looked for things to do so that I could continue to listen to the story. I enjoyed the narration voiced by Rachel Jacob and Xe Sands. I am not a golfer and was glad that while it is important and an exciting part of the story it didn’t overwhelm the book. I liked the story and was satisfied with the conclusion. But I would have added more stars if there had been a later epilogue or had the story included Julia’s meeting with her mother or daughter. Her disappearance was too much of the story and it needed to be explained or concluded better.
June 3, 2024
Oh this was a pleasant surprise! I really enjoyed this audiobook and always wanted to keep listening. I enjoyed both narrators and found them captivating. They definitely added to the story!
You don't need to play golf or really be a fan of it for this story. It's just in the backdrop. I personally found it pretty neat and especially perfect for this time of year ☀️🏌🏻♀️
This book has a bit of everything in it. Mystery, family and friends drama, and romance. Beth is a college professor who loves to play golf with her two best friends as they let off some steam after work. Beth is divorced and in menopause. She's a mother with two grown children. Her friends help to keep her life in balance as Beth still is tormented about her daughter leaving home when she was a teenager and never again returning. She's fought for years to find out what happened to Julie to no avail. One day she sees an article in the newspaper about an up and coming teenage golfer. Her name is Sky Sawyer. Beth's last name is Sawyer and her daughter's favourite name was Sky. The girl bears a resemblance to Beth's daughter. Could Sky be her grandaughter? Where is Julie? So many questions as Beth goes on a quest to find out. The story is told in alternating viewpoints of Beth and Sky.
This story has it all. It's light and funny at times and then it's touching and sad at times. I really was curious to the mystery of Julie's disappearance and was fully invested in the story. I thought it might be going one way but then it didn't. It tied up just a little too neatly but I did like the ending and was happy with it. This was my first Lisa Williams Kline book but it won't be my last. I enjoyed her writing immensely!
I'd like to kindly thank NetGalley and CamCat Books for granting me access to the Advance Listening Copy.
Available from June 20, 2024 and onwards
You don't need to play golf or really be a fan of it for this story. It's just in the backdrop. I personally found it pretty neat and especially perfect for this time of year ☀️🏌🏻♀️
This book has a bit of everything in it. Mystery, family and friends drama, and romance. Beth is a college professor who loves to play golf with her two best friends as they let off some steam after work. Beth is divorced and in menopause. She's a mother with two grown children. Her friends help to keep her life in balance as Beth still is tormented about her daughter leaving home when she was a teenager and never again returning. She's fought for years to find out what happened to Julie to no avail. One day she sees an article in the newspaper about an up and coming teenage golfer. Her name is Sky Sawyer. Beth's last name is Sawyer and her daughter's favourite name was Sky. The girl bears a resemblance to Beth's daughter. Could Sky be her grandaughter? Where is Julie? So many questions as Beth goes on a quest to find out. The story is told in alternating viewpoints of Beth and Sky.
This story has it all. It's light and funny at times and then it's touching and sad at times. I really was curious to the mystery of Julie's disappearance and was fully invested in the story. I thought it might be going one way but then it didn't. It tied up just a little too neatly but I did like the ending and was happy with it. This was my first Lisa Williams Kline book but it won't be my last. I enjoyed her writing immensely!
I'd like to kindly thank NetGalley and CamCat Books for granting me access to the Advance Listening Copy.
Available from June 20, 2024 and onwards
May 23, 2024
This was definitely an emotional ride. Beth's daughter ran away 15 years ago, and since then her son has moved out and eventually across the country, she got a divorce and now her husband is remarrying, most of her friends have since lost interest in her quest to find her daughter, and the trail has gone cold on where her daughter could have gone. Until she sees a flyer of a teen girl that looks eerily similar to her daughter.
Sky is a fabulous young golfer who recently found out that her mother didn't die like her dad told her. Instead, Sky's mom just up and left one day. Her goal is to win her next big golf match in the hopes that her mom sees her and comes back.
The book is full of golf and heartache. I'm not a golfer at all, I've only ever mini-golfed so some of the terms were foreign to me, but it was nice to see women in a predominately male centric sport. It's a quick, summer read, with Hallmark vibes and chick-lit power.
Beth and Sky are both complex characters with the weight of missing someone hanging heavily on their shoulders. This story is about discovery, letting go, the power of grief and the bonds of family. My heart broke a few times while listening, and by the end I was emotionally exhausted in the best way. This story lingers with you, and makes you want to call your mom.
My only gripe with this audiobook was Beth's narration was so low it was hard to listen to while I was in the car. I had to crank the volume up to max, and then Sky's part would come on and blast my ears. But other than that, it was a pleasant few hours and I loved the story in its entirety.
Sky is a fabulous young golfer who recently found out that her mother didn't die like her dad told her. Instead, Sky's mom just up and left one day. Her goal is to win her next big golf match in the hopes that her mom sees her and comes back.
The book is full of golf and heartache. I'm not a golfer at all, I've only ever mini-golfed so some of the terms were foreign to me, but it was nice to see women in a predominately male centric sport. It's a quick, summer read, with Hallmark vibes and chick-lit power.
Beth and Sky are both complex characters with the weight of missing someone hanging heavily on their shoulders. This story is about discovery, letting go, the power of grief and the bonds of family. My heart broke a few times while listening, and by the end I was emotionally exhausted in the best way. This story lingers with you, and makes you want to call your mom.
My only gripe with this audiobook was Beth's narration was so low it was hard to listen to while I was in the car. I had to crank the volume up to max, and then Sky's part would come on and blast my ears. But other than that, it was a pleasant few hours and I loved the story in its entirety.
June 10, 2024
I have been wanting golf books for a long time now, and here I have been blessed with two in one year. While this was not the steamy, hot, tear-your-glove-off romance I'd been manifesting (I can thank Tessa Bailey granting that wish with Fangirl Down), this did have some on-the-course romance while diving deeper into the lifestyle of amateur golfers.
Beth's quest for her daughter, and now grand-daughter was interesting and I was rooting for them throughout, but it just wasn't really my jam. It's a bit of a downer in how true-to-life it is. Beth is not over her ex-husband, she has a thin relationship with her son because of how he became second fiddle to her search for her runaway daughter in his youth, her new beau can't commit because of his own family commitments to his son, and it's just bleh.
I didn't need a cheesy happily ever after for an extremely complicated web of characters, but I would have loved for Beth to have been able to move on with Barry and for Sky's father to get a little more appreciation. I think he was the real hero of this story and he's just treated like trash.
I don't really know how I feel about this book, but I did love the golf elements. I could see this being expanded into a really strong family drama film or series.
Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books for the free audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Beth's quest for her daughter, and now grand-daughter was interesting and I was rooting for them throughout, but it just wasn't really my jam. It's a bit of a downer in how true-to-life it is. Beth is not over her ex-husband, she has a thin relationship with her son because of how he became second fiddle to her search for her runaway daughter in his youth, her new beau can't commit because of his own family commitments to his son, and it's just bleh.
I didn't need a cheesy happily ever after for an extremely complicated web of characters, but I would have loved for Beth to have been able to move on with Barry and for Sky's father to get a little more appreciation. I think he was the real hero of this story and he's just treated like trash.
I don't really know how I feel about this book, but I did love the golf elements. I could see this being expanded into a really strong family drama film or series.
Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books for the free audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
June 16, 2023
I Ladies Day by Lisa Williams Kline was a surprise hit with me. I've wanted to be a golfer my whole life but I'm SO bad. It's just not fun. But 1 do enjoy watching good golfers and have attended a couple of great LPGA events. This book isn't just about golf though- it's a story about a family. About how it was broken apart and then taped back together.
I Beth Sawyer's daughter Julie disappeared when she was 15. Because of Beth's obsession to find Julie, she lost her husband, her son and her life. Now 15 years later Beth is a middle aged divorcee who golfs badly each week with a couple of friends on Ladies Day. When one of those friends shows her a newspaper article about Sky Sawyer, a talented high school golfer, they all know it must be Julie's daughter. Beth begins her search anew, stirring up some of the same battles with her ex-husband and family.
Can it really be Julie's daughter- and what happened to Julie?
I As I stated, this book was a winner for me. I was a bit put off by the cover (as I do judge books that way), but once I got inside it that was forgotten. The plot flowed naturally and was well planned. The story was told by Beth and Sky alternately and they got together masterfully.
Although the main plot was finding Julie and getting to know Sky, the romance with Barry made Beth more than one dimensional. The other characters rounded out the story nicely as well.
Ladies Day publishes 6/20/23 and is a wonderful character driven book for an easy and entertaining summer read.
I Beth Sawyer's daughter Julie disappeared when she was 15. Because of Beth's obsession to find Julie, she lost her husband, her son and her life. Now 15 years later Beth is a middle aged divorcee who golfs badly each week with a couple of friends on Ladies Day. When one of those friends shows her a newspaper article about Sky Sawyer, a talented high school golfer, they all know it must be Julie's daughter. Beth begins her search anew, stirring up some of the same battles with her ex-husband and family.
Can it really be Julie's daughter- and what happened to Julie?
I As I stated, this book was a winner for me. I was a bit put off by the cover (as I do judge books that way), but once I got inside it that was forgotten. The plot flowed naturally and was well planned. The story was told by Beth and Sky alternately and they got together masterfully.
Although the main plot was finding Julie and getting to know Sky, the romance with Barry made Beth more than one dimensional. The other characters rounded out the story nicely as well.
Ladies Day publishes 6/20/23 and is a wonderful character driven book for an easy and entertaining summer read.
May 1, 2024
Book Title: Ladies’ Day
Author: Lisa Williams Kline
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Xe Sands and Rachel L. Jacobs
Publisher: ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks
Genre: Family Drama
Audiobook Pub Date was: June 20, 2023
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 422
Beth Sawyer is a 56 year old college professor. Her troubled daughter Julie disappeared fifteen years ago and she has never been found. The trauma of this lead to Beth and her husband Mark divorcing.
Beth enjoys golf and one day she saw in the news a photograph of fifteen year old Sky Sawyer, an up and coming teen golfer. (I immediately thought of Tiger Woods’ son Charlie as it is also fifteen!)
The article got Beth’s attention as her daughter Julie always said if she had a daughter she would name her Sky. This Sky not only has the same last name but also resembles her daughter. Could Sky Sawyer be her granddaughter?
I was looking for an audiobooks as I do enjoy a good audiobook. So when I saw this was narrated by Xe Sands - one of my favorite audiobook performers – I was in.
Story did keep in interested but have not a fan of nasty language and found Sky annoying.
True listening always comes across more crass than reading. I get when someone is angry but using it as filler is lazy!)
However, I did like the ending.
Want to thank NetGalley and ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date was June 20. 2023.
Author: Lisa Williams Kline
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Xe Sands and Rachel L. Jacobs
Publisher: ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks
Genre: Family Drama
Audiobook Pub Date was: June 20, 2023
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 422
Beth Sawyer is a 56 year old college professor. Her troubled daughter Julie disappeared fifteen years ago and she has never been found. The trauma of this lead to Beth and her husband Mark divorcing.
Beth enjoys golf and one day she saw in the news a photograph of fifteen year old Sky Sawyer, an up and coming teen golfer. (I immediately thought of Tiger Woods’ son Charlie as it is also fifteen!)
The article got Beth’s attention as her daughter Julie always said if she had a daughter she would name her Sky. This Sky not only has the same last name but also resembles her daughter. Could Sky Sawyer be her granddaughter?
I was looking for an audiobooks as I do enjoy a good audiobook. So when I saw this was narrated by Xe Sands - one of my favorite audiobook performers – I was in.
Story did keep in interested but have not a fan of nasty language and found Sky annoying.
True listening always comes across more crass than reading. I get when someone is angry but using it as filler is lazy!)
However, I did like the ending.
Want to thank NetGalley and ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date was June 20. 2023.
October 12, 2024
Ladies’ Day by Lisa Williams Kline AUDIO was a quiet kind of book. Beth Saywer is still not over the disappearance of her daughter, Julie, fifteen years earlier when she is given a newspaper article featuring a high school golfer named Sky Sawyer, who bore a startling resemblance to Julie. She and her friends decided to go to the golf tournament mentioned in the article and see the girl. This simple article started a tornado. At the same time, she had met a man. Well, she met him by hitting him with a golf ball. But, it looked as if it might be going somewhere. She spoke to Sky and to her father. She hired a private detective. She stole Sky’s golf glove to get DNA and went to see her ex-husband to get his. Surprisingly he didn’t argue but was sad Beth had not told Sky what she was doing.
This was a traumatic time for everyone involved. Sky was so young to absorb it all. Beth could barely keep going until she knew. She still wanted to know where her daughter was. That day had been the worst in her life. Too often these stories end up in tragedy. This one did not, but many people spent fifteen years thinking it might have. It was a good story, told slowly, but with feeling.
Ladies’ Day was narrated by Rachel L Jacobs and Xe Sands. They need an admirable job, keeping the pacing even and solid and giving voice to all. Their narration kept the book on track.
I was invited to listen to Ladies’ Day by CamCatBooks. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #CamCatBooks #LisaWilliamsKline #LadiesDay
This was a traumatic time for everyone involved. Sky was so young to absorb it all. Beth could barely keep going until she knew. She still wanted to know where her daughter was. That day had been the worst in her life. Too often these stories end up in tragedy. This one did not, but many people spent fifteen years thinking it might have. It was a good story, told slowly, but with feeling.
Ladies’ Day was narrated by Rachel L Jacobs and Xe Sands. They need an admirable job, keeping the pacing even and solid and giving voice to all. Their narration kept the book on track.
I was invited to listen to Ladies’ Day by CamCatBooks. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #CamCatBooks #LisaWilliamsKline #LadiesDay
May 13, 2024
I had been offered a review copy of the audio book. I wasn't sure I wanted it, but now that I've read it, I'm very glad I was given the opportunity to listen to it.
Beth Sawyer has lost a lot over the last 15 years. Her daughter, Julie, left with a young man and hasn't been heard from since. Beth was obsessed with finding her and her obsession caused her to drive her husband away and her son has moved to the West coast.
When she sees a photo of a young phenom girl golfer, who looks like her daughter at that age, and her last name is Sawyer, Beth needs to see her. Then she needs to speak with her, and get to know her. The more she knows, the more Beth is sure that she is the girls', Sky's, grandmother. Beth has learned a lot over the years, so she doesn't rush in, but she does push herself into Sky's life.
Sky, meanwhile is dealing with some mean girls, her relatively lower level financial status, struggling to pay for golf gear, and entry fees. When she finds out that her beloved father isn't her birth father, she faces a crisis.
Sky and Beth both struggle with their new life realities and both learn to deal with their emotions, interactions with friends and families, and building new and stronger relationships.
I thought the story was engaging, satisfying and enriching. The audio book had two narrators and each one read the chapters relating to either Beth or Sky. I enjoyed both narrators. I am very happy to have read this book.
Beth Sawyer has lost a lot over the last 15 years. Her daughter, Julie, left with a young man and hasn't been heard from since. Beth was obsessed with finding her and her obsession caused her to drive her husband away and her son has moved to the West coast.
When she sees a photo of a young phenom girl golfer, who looks like her daughter at that age, and her last name is Sawyer, Beth needs to see her. Then she needs to speak with her, and get to know her. The more she knows, the more Beth is sure that she is the girls', Sky's, grandmother. Beth has learned a lot over the years, so she doesn't rush in, but she does push herself into Sky's life.
Sky, meanwhile is dealing with some mean girls, her relatively lower level financial status, struggling to pay for golf gear, and entry fees. When she finds out that her beloved father isn't her birth father, she faces a crisis.
Sky and Beth both struggle with their new life realities and both learn to deal with their emotions, interactions with friends and families, and building new and stronger relationships.
I thought the story was engaging, satisfying and enriching. The audio book had two narrators and each one read the chapters relating to either Beth or Sky. I enjoyed both narrators. I am very happy to have read this book.
July 25, 2023
Thank you to my partners, Suzy Approved Book Tours and CamCat Books, and the author. I appreciate the gifted paperback ARC, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
1. 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 - I know that I would have to hold on to the hope that Beth does in this story. If you let go of the hope, you’re letting go of yourself. Although I do understand having to put it to the back of your mind after time has continued in order to move on.
2. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 - Be ready for a barrage of secrets being kept from Sky. Once they start being revealed, they just keep on acomin’ and she has to find a way to process them.
3. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 - While it is 100% understandable why Sky needs to get away once she learns the truth, it doesn’t take long until we can see the acceptance and love for her father seeping in.
4. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 - I guess our beloved books just wouldn’t be the stories we love if everyone was actually honest with each other! So much heartache and hardship could be prevented with some good ol’ honesty.
5. 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫 - I will admit I was a little skeptical of a story based on golf. However, in 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, Kline has created the perfect blend of golf rounds with issues of family and friends that we see in everyday life. We see all of the trials and tribulations and are left with a sense of getting out of the rough and sinking a hole-in-one! ⛳️
1. 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 - I know that I would have to hold on to the hope that Beth does in this story. If you let go of the hope, you’re letting go of yourself. Although I do understand having to put it to the back of your mind after time has continued in order to move on.
2. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 - Be ready for a barrage of secrets being kept from Sky. Once they start being revealed, they just keep on acomin’ and she has to find a way to process them.
3. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 - While it is 100% understandable why Sky needs to get away once she learns the truth, it doesn’t take long until we can see the acceptance and love for her father seeping in.
4. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 - I guess our beloved books just wouldn’t be the stories we love if everyone was actually honest with each other! So much heartache and hardship could be prevented with some good ol’ honesty.
5. 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫 - I will admit I was a little skeptical of a story based on golf. However, in 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, Kline has created the perfect blend of golf rounds with issues of family and friends that we see in everyday life. We see all of the trials and tribulations and are left with a sense of getting out of the rough and sinking a hole-in-one! ⛳️
May 25, 2024
“Ladies’ Day” by Lisa Williams Kline and brilliantly narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sands is a tale of how a family can be torn apart when one member disappears. Beth’s daughter Julie ran away from home 15 years earlier, and the ensuing search and grieving destroyed her marriage. But then Beth comes across a picture in a newspaper of a young golfer named Skye. Could THIS be Julie’s daughter? After all, Julie had always said that if she had a daughter, she’d name her Skye. Beth goes to watch Skye play golf in a tournament and then approaches her. It turns out Skye’s mother had disappeared when she was a baby. AND her name was Julie.
I loved the idea of this story. And the narrators did such a fabulous job being Beth and Skye. However, I was dragged down by the constant focus on golf, and I found myself setting the narration speed faster to get through those parts (something I never do!). I have a feeling if I was just reading the book, I would have stopped. The narrators really saved it for me. However, for golf fans, this would be a real plus of the book. But for me, I thought it was simply too much information and too much rambling on and on about the game. It took me out of a story that I really wanted to follow.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this audio book. My opinion is my own.
June 9, 2023
I enjoyed this book because even though it is a family drama it is written through the lens of hope which gives the book an optimistic tone.
There is also a focal point about golf in this read. Even though I’m not a golfer (my hubby is), I appreciate this as it reveals more about the sport at both the competitive and recreational levels.
This book is told in two points of view. The first is Beth, a 56 year old divorced college professor. The second is Sky, a 15 year old golfer.
Beth’s daughter, Julie, disappeared 15 years ago and even with extensive searching she has never been found.
Sky’s mother left her when she was 2 and until recently Sky thought she was dead.
When one of Beth’s golfing friends shows her a flyer for a golf tournament that has Sky’s picture on it, Beth feels like Sky may be her granddaughter.
The book not only goes through the journey of Beth and Sky as they discover if they are related it is also gives a vivid look at both Beth and Sky as individuals.
What sticks out to me for Sky is that she always feels like she has to maintain her “game face” every minute of every day.
Beth is my age so her hot flashes and sense of responsibility to everyone around her are two traits I can relate to.
There is also a focal point about golf in this read. Even though I’m not a golfer (my hubby is), I appreciate this as it reveals more about the sport at both the competitive and recreational levels.
This book is told in two points of view. The first is Beth, a 56 year old divorced college professor. The second is Sky, a 15 year old golfer.
Beth’s daughter, Julie, disappeared 15 years ago and even with extensive searching she has never been found.
Sky’s mother left her when she was 2 and until recently Sky thought she was dead.
When one of Beth’s golfing friends shows her a flyer for a golf tournament that has Sky’s picture on it, Beth feels like Sky may be her granddaughter.
The book not only goes through the journey of Beth and Sky as they discover if they are related it is also gives a vivid look at both Beth and Sky as individuals.
What sticks out to me for Sky is that she always feels like she has to maintain her “game face” every minute of every day.
Beth is my age so her hot flashes and sense of responsibility to everyone around her are two traits I can relate to.
May 11, 2024
Sky is a golf phenom – she’s making headlines all over the area with her skill and poise. Sky has a great support network with her friends and her dad. But the one person she wants there more than anyone walked out on her years ago. Just when she thinks it’s a lost cause, she is confronted by someone who knew her mom decades ago who is desperate to find her, too. Will Sky’s rising fame bring her mom home, or will it be full of other surprises she never saw coming?
Lisa Williams Kline is known for her young adult and adult books that take a light spin on romance and family drama, and Ladies’ Day is no different. The book has recently been nominated for a North Carolina Humanities 2024 Great Reads From Great Places. This book shows that the apple never really falls far from the tree. The author also focuses on the power of long-lasting friendships and the family we choose for ourselves. This is a book about recognizing the love we are given and meeting people where they are.
I give Ladies’ Day 4 out of 5 stars. I appreciate the author’s use of common themes throughout the novel – golf, loss of someone you love, and the true family the characters chose for themselves. I also appreciate the inclusion of alternative families like Sky’s father and showing that family looks different for everyone. I did find it hard to believe some of the legalities around Sky’s family and the fact that a mother allowed her son’s teenaged girlfriend to move in with them for even one night. I connected with the character of Sky who just wants to do this on her own, but has people trying to “help” all around her.
This is a cute family drama with romcom moments and would be great for anyone looking for a quick weekend read. I would recommend this book to more mature audiences over 13 years old. However, I would also warn readers against this book if they are sensitive to abandonment of parents or estrangement of children. If you enjoyed Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey and are looking for something with more of a girlfriend group spirit, this is the book for you!
I chose Ladies’ Day after seeing it on Netgalley because of the description and the cover. I also noticed it’s being brought to market by CamCat Books and the Independent Book Publishers Association. CamCat is a newer publisher representing some great authors and their award-winning books like Dead Air by Michael Bradley and Dead Men’s Silence by James Lindholm.
Lisa Williams Kline is known for her young adult and adult books that take a light spin on romance and family drama, and Ladies’ Day is no different. The book has recently been nominated for a North Carolina Humanities 2024 Great Reads From Great Places. This book shows that the apple never really falls far from the tree. The author also focuses on the power of long-lasting friendships and the family we choose for ourselves. This is a book about recognizing the love we are given and meeting people where they are.
I give Ladies’ Day 4 out of 5 stars. I appreciate the author’s use of common themes throughout the novel – golf, loss of someone you love, and the true family the characters chose for themselves. I also appreciate the inclusion of alternative families like Sky’s father and showing that family looks different for everyone. I did find it hard to believe some of the legalities around Sky’s family and the fact that a mother allowed her son’s teenaged girlfriend to move in with them for even one night. I connected with the character of Sky who just wants to do this on her own, but has people trying to “help” all around her.
This is a cute family drama with romcom moments and would be great for anyone looking for a quick weekend read. I would recommend this book to more mature audiences over 13 years old. However, I would also warn readers against this book if they are sensitive to abandonment of parents or estrangement of children. If you enjoyed Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey and are looking for something with more of a girlfriend group spirit, this is the book for you!
I chose Ladies’ Day after seeing it on Netgalley because of the description and the cover. I also noticed it’s being brought to market by CamCat Books and the Independent Book Publishers Association. CamCat is a newer publisher representing some great authors and their award-winning books like Dead Air by Michael Bradley and Dead Men’s Silence by James Lindholm.
July 1, 2023
The author did a wonderful job showing how important family, friends and community are in a person’s life. This book draws the reader in almost immediately as we realize that the book is about a women whose 15 yr old daughter has disappeared. The protagonist, Beth, never loses hope that she may still be alive and that someday she will be reunited with her. Her drive and tenacity of finding her daughter, Julie, causes her the loss of her marriage , her husband and her son. Being a very realistic plot with complex and dysfunctional characters, the story comes alive as we entertain two viewpoints. There is Beth, a 56 yr old divorced college professor and Sky, the 15 yr old who Beth is thinking may be her granddaughter. Though never having met, they share a common bond of being left by someone they loved. I think this book has a very well thought out plot as a book of heartbreak and loss to Beth finding love again. Throughout the book, I had questions about Julie and how all the events tied together. Why would she leave her child! What about Sky’s father? Could Sky really be Beth’s granddaughter? A definite must read! #suzyapprovedbooktours
May 14, 2024
Teacher and golf enthusiast, Beth Sawyer has never recovered from her daughter, Julie, running away 15 years ago. Then one day, she stumbles across a newspaper article about up and coming golfer Sky Sawyer, who not only shares her surname but looks just like her daughter. Could this be her Granddaughter? Will Beth finally find her missing daughter? This is a story of a broken family and how they have dealt with Julie’s disappearance. Will they now get a second chance to rebuild their family?
It took me a long time to get through this audiobook. There was a good plot, and it was a good story but I really struggled with the narration. There was such a contrast between the two narrators - the narrator for Beth’s chapters was very muffled/in hushed tones and hard to understand at times. Whereas the narrator for Sky’s chapters seemed so loud in comparison but was much clearer. I really think I would have enjoyed this book much better in physical form.
Thank you to CamCat Books for providing me with an audio ARC of this book in return for an honest review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#LadiesDay #Netgalley #Audiobook #Netgalleyreview #BookReview
It took me a long time to get through this audiobook. There was a good plot, and it was a good story but I really struggled with the narration. There was such a contrast between the two narrators - the narrator for Beth’s chapters was very muffled/in hushed tones and hard to understand at times. Whereas the narrator for Sky’s chapters seemed so loud in comparison but was much clearer. I really think I would have enjoyed this book much better in physical form.
Thank you to CamCat Books for providing me with an audio ARC of this book in return for an honest review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#LadiesDay #Netgalley #Audiobook #Netgalleyreview #BookReview
May 23, 2024
⭐⭐⭐
Ladies' Day by Lisa Williams Kline, an audiobook narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sands is a heart-wrenching and heart-warming story with many little stories within it. The narrators have done fantastic narration and made this story so alive!
I liked it but I didn't love it. It was way too slow and too long. This book was told from Beth and Sky's point of view and it gives a good understanding and sense of the full picture but I really missed Julia's point of view as a flashback from the past.
This book will be such a gem to all golf lovers as a fair amount of this book concentrates on golf.
When Beth saw the picture of young golfer Sky she could not believe the similarities between Sky and her daughter Julie who ran away 15 years ago. Can Sky be the daughter of Julie? Beth is ready to find out the truth but her ex-husband Mark thinks that she must let it go. The trauma of losing Julie already led to their divorce but Mark believes that they must move forward with their life.
But Beth just can't let it go and is ready to open old wounds.
Thank you, NetGalley and CamCat Books for this copy!
Ladies' Day by Lisa Williams Kline, an audiobook narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sands is a heart-wrenching and heart-warming story with many little stories within it. The narrators have done fantastic narration and made this story so alive!
I liked it but I didn't love it. It was way too slow and too long. This book was told from Beth and Sky's point of view and it gives a good understanding and sense of the full picture but I really missed Julia's point of view as a flashback from the past.
This book will be such a gem to all golf lovers as a fair amount of this book concentrates on golf.
When Beth saw the picture of young golfer Sky she could not believe the similarities between Sky and her daughter Julie who ran away 15 years ago. Can Sky be the daughter of Julie? Beth is ready to find out the truth but her ex-husband Mark thinks that she must let it go. The trauma of losing Julie already led to their divorce but Mark believes that they must move forward with their life.
But Beth just can't let it go and is ready to open old wounds.
Thank you, NetGalley and CamCat Books for this copy!
November 28, 2024
Fifteen years after Beth Sawyer's troubled daughter Julie ran away, Beth is shocked to stumble upon a newspaper photo of a rising teen golf star who shares her last name—and an uncanny resemblance to Julie. Could Sky Sawyer possibly be her granddaughter?
I was initially intrigued by the premise of Ladies Day. The concept of uncovering family secrets and reconnections seemed compelling, but unfortunately, this book didn't hold my attention. Despite my best efforts, I found the characters flat and the story unable to sustain my interest. I decided to stop listening at about 25% into the audiobook, as I found my mind wandering too often.
While this book wasn't for me, I believe there's an audience out there who will connect with its themes and storyline. On a more positive note, the narration by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sand was well-executed and added depth to the material, even if the story itself didn't resonate with me.
Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat Publishing for providing me with an audio-ARC of Ladies Day. Although it wasn't the right fit for me, I appreciate the opportunity to review it.
I was initially intrigued by the premise of Ladies Day. The concept of uncovering family secrets and reconnections seemed compelling, but unfortunately, this book didn't hold my attention. Despite my best efforts, I found the characters flat and the story unable to sustain my interest. I decided to stop listening at about 25% into the audiobook, as I found my mind wandering too often.
While this book wasn't for me, I believe there's an audience out there who will connect with its themes and storyline. On a more positive note, the narration by Rachel L. Jacobs and Xe Sand was well-executed and added depth to the material, even if the story itself didn't resonate with me.
Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat Publishing for providing me with an audio-ARC of Ladies Day. Although it wasn't the right fit for me, I appreciate the opportunity to review it.
July 23, 2023
During my summers between college semesters, I worked at a golf course, so 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 was such a fun read for me. While I never became an avid golfer, Beth Sawyer and her friends never miss ladies’ day at the club.
High schooler Sky Sawyer hopes that by playing in the championship golf tournament, her mother, who may or may not be alive, might see her and return. Her dad has never made it clear what really happened.
When Beth sees a photo of Sky, the teen-star golfer, she is certain she is her granddaughter from her troubled daughter who left home years ago. Beth is determined to reconnect.
Told in alternating POVs between Beth and Sky, this is such a heartwarming story of a family trying to find their way back to each other. There are some big emotions, with the difficulties of parenthood and abandonment being central themes. But the author uses great friendships and light humor so that the overall feel is not heavy but hopeful and bright.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @lisawilliamskline for a spot on tour and a gifted book.
High schooler Sky Sawyer hopes that by playing in the championship golf tournament, her mother, who may or may not be alive, might see her and return. Her dad has never made it clear what really happened.
When Beth sees a photo of Sky, the teen-star golfer, she is certain she is her granddaughter from her troubled daughter who left home years ago. Beth is determined to reconnect.
Told in alternating POVs between Beth and Sky, this is such a heartwarming story of a family trying to find their way back to each other. There are some big emotions, with the difficulties of parenthood and abandonment being central themes. But the author uses great friendships and light humor so that the overall feel is not heavy but hopeful and bright.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @lisawilliamskline for a spot on tour and a gifted book.
May 25, 2024
Beth mourns her lost marriage and her lost daughter, she had walked out of Beth's life and Beth has always searched for her.
In the meantime she comes across a young girl who looks just like her daughter and some digging soon proves that is so. Done and dusted! Well not really. What about Sky's father? How does Sky cope with all this, is Beth a bit too much?
Their lives progress on, but one thing is that Beth is persistent. While somewhat overwhelmed Sky does adjust and I was happy to see where she returns to for an anchor. Beth through all the happenings that follow finds some peace of mind and it feels like some change has happened for her.
I felt the book ends a little abruptly, as we don't get to go on the rest of the journey that must follow.
The story is told by Beth and Sky in alternative chapters, the two narrators are appropriate for the two characters. I enjoyed the audio, although I've never listened to a book that had such long pauses between the end of a chapter and the start of the next.
In the meantime she comes across a young girl who looks just like her daughter and some digging soon proves that is so. Done and dusted! Well not really. What about Sky's father? How does Sky cope with all this, is Beth a bit too much?
Their lives progress on, but one thing is that Beth is persistent. While somewhat overwhelmed Sky does adjust and I was happy to see where she returns to for an anchor. Beth through all the happenings that follow finds some peace of mind and it feels like some change has happened for her.
I felt the book ends a little abruptly, as we don't get to go on the rest of the journey that must follow.
The story is told by Beth and Sky in alternative chapters, the two narrators are appropriate for the two characters. I enjoyed the audio, although I've never listened to a book that had such long pauses between the end of a chapter and the start of the next.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 68 reviews