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The Switch by Beth O'Leary
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Very cute! My first audio book...ever! I must say I did hesitate for a hot second because I wasn't sure if I would like an audio book. Everyone kept saying how amazing this one was and I must agree. It did take me a bit of getting used to at first but once I did...I loved it!

What was not to like about this book?! The Switch..guess what it is about? Yesss! You are right, it is the classic switch. Except this time, it is totally charming, sweet and entertaining. Leena has struggled with the death of her sister. She copes by working..constantly. She has no life other than work. When she is forced to "take a vacation," well she is not a happy camper! What is she going to do with herself for two months? Switch places with her grandmother, that is what she is going to do.

Enter Grandma Eileen...79 years young and looking for fun! She recently got rid of her cheating loser of a husband and is ready to move on. Yesss! Eileen is literally signing up on dating sites. She is such a funny, entertaining character, I truly loved her. You go Eileen! She was rocking those sites! I can't tell you how many times I laughed or gasped when something funny came out of her mouth! I loved Eileen- she was the best part of the story for me! Thanks Jayme for suggesting this one!

I really enjoyed the listening to this delightful audio book. The narrator was wonderful and a joy to listen to. I love a British accent- I really wish I had one! This was such a fun listen! Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for this ARC!
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Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill My first audio book ever! Going in!


Marilyn (not getting notifications) I just requested this too, can’t wait to hear your thoughts!


Susan  (on hiatus) I ordered this too, but am having difficulty with the app. I'll get in sorted out, but looking forward to your comments in the meantime!


MarilynW Hope it gets worked out soon, Susan. The first time I downloaded this audio, it wouldn't work so I had to delete it. The second time it seems to work but I haven't really started it yet so I'll have to see for sure.


Susanne This looks so cute Kim! Crossing fingers that it's a good one.


ReadAlongWithSue recovering from a stroke★⋆. ࿐࿔ I need to get myself online with my library. Try more audio books


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Claude's Bookzone I absolutely love audiobooks! I can read and potter around doing other jobs at the same time. If they are great voice actors then it is an incredible and immersive experience!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Claude's wrote: "I absolutely love audiobooks! I can read and potter around doing other jobs at the same time. If they are great voice actors then it is an incredible and immersive experience!"

It was great! I could take it along during my walks! Totally agree. The narrator was really good.


MarilynW Still slow poking along on this audio but I really do like it and the narrators...great review, Kim!


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Tinichix (nicole) Great review! Welcome to the audio world. The narrator can for sure make or break a book!


Kaceey Fabulous review Kim! So glad you finally got to try an audiobook and loved it!💖


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Julie Wonderful review, Kim!! Glad you enjoyed the audio!! 💖


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Julie wrote: "Wonderful review, Kim!! Glad you enjoyed the audio!! 💖"

Thanks so much Julie! Yes! It was fun for a change!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Kim! So glad you finally got to try an audiobook and loved it!💖"

Thank you Kaceey! Yes it was fun!


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Kelli Wilson Great review Kim! So interesting, you're first audiobook! Way to go! I'm so curious, as I've never listened to one myself. I feel strongly I wouldn't like it, or mostly I would get easily distracted unlike the way I'm more focused when I'm seeing the words visually. But I suppose I'll never know unless I try!


Christina Excellent review, Kim! I totally agree, I loved this narrator!


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Melissa ~ Bantering Books Great review, Kim! I always wished I had a British accent, too. Sigh. :)


message 18: by JanB (new) - rated it 4 stars

JanB I love audiobooks. especially non-fiction and rom-coms. I have this from NG too and just started listening. I'm glad you enjoyed it Kim, great review!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill JanB wrote: "I love audiobooks. especially non-fiction and rom-coms. I have this from NG too and just started listening. I'm glad you enjoyed it Kim, great review!"

Thanks Jan so much! I hope you love it. It did take me awhile to get into it, but I think that is simply because I was not used to listening. Once I chilled out and realized I was going to have to go with the pace of the narrator, I enjoyed it! LOL


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Melissa wrote: "Great review, Kim! I always wished I had a British accent, too. Sigh. :)"

Right??? It just sounds so...polished! I love it.


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Christina wrote: "Excellent review, Kim! I totally agree, I loved this narrator!"

Thanks so much Christina! It was a good audio to start with! Glad you enjoyed it as well.


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Kelli wrote: "Great review Kim! So interesting, you're first audiobook! Way to go! I'm so curious, as I've never listened to one myself. I feel strongly I wouldn't like it, or mostly I would get easily distracte..."

So...I really struggled at first...because you lose control over the pace. I wanted to speed it up. Once I got into the characters, it was really good. So I can relate!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Tinichix wrote: "Great review! Welcome to the audio world. The narrator can for sure make or break a book!"

Oh I bet! This was a good one to start with! I think it might be a good idea to read some reviews before my next audio...just in case!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill marilyn wrote: "Still slow poking along on this audio but I really do like it and the narrators...great review, Kim!"

Thanks Marilyn! It took me ages to finish. Not because I didn't like it but I had multiple books going on. Looking forward to your review!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill —ReadAlongWithSue— wrote: "I need to get myself online with my library. Try more audio books"

This was my first! It was a good one Sue! I hear you though, I have put it off for some reason. I did enjoy it!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Marilyn wrote: "I just requested this too, can’t wait to hear your thoughts!"

Thanks Marilyn for the kind words! I appreciate it. Oh my gosh I saw your review, so glad you loved it as well!


preoccupiedbybooks Aw yay I'm glad you loved it too Kim! Also I'm happy that your first audiobook was a success! 🎉Eileen was the best! I would love to have a fraction of her energy and zest for life at her age! Great review and fingers crossed for more great audio's for you!


Jayme 👏🏻 I am so glad you loved it! ❤️ Wonderful review and thanks for the shout out! ❤️


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Jayme wrote: "👏🏻 I am so glad you loved it! ❤️ Wonderful review and thanks for the shout out! ❤️"

Of course my friend! You have great taste!! Thanks!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Aw yay I'm glad you loved it too Kim! Also I'm happy that your first audiobook was a success! 🎉Eileen was the best! I would love to have a fraction of her energy and zest for life at her age! Great..."

Thanks so much Fran! OMG Eileen was fantastic!


Susan Z (webreakforbooks) Great review! I can't wait to listen to this one. I love audio books, when they are well done, and I have heard great things about this one.


MarilynW I loved this narration so much and loved your review, Kim!


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Tina A fabulous review Kim! You picked an awesome book for your first ever audio!!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Thsnk you Tina!!! I did get lucky with the audio!!


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