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The Switch by Beth O'Leary
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it was amazing

Such a wonderful story that hits the salient points of a “switched” storyline.

Eileen and Leena (grandmother and granddaughter) decide to swap homes for two months. Eileen will leave all of her duties and try to find love three hours away. Leena (on LOA from her job) will try to enjoy the freedom of not having a job, and take up the “jobs” her grandmother left for her.

This story has some of the most wonderful characters I’ve ever read about, and it’s a real treat to read. There are many readers who compare it to “The Holiday”, the Cameron Diaz film. Although this isn’t a Christmas tale, I get it. I almost think it’s more like her film, “In Her Shoes”...with a touch of my favorite Thanksgiving film (maybe only Thanksgiving film?) “Pieces of April.”

Heartwarming, funny, sad at times, bittersweet, and amazing! I didn’t want this one to end.

5 stars for this gem!
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Reading Progress

September 22, 2020 – Started Reading
September 22, 2020 – Shelved
September 25, 2020 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Christina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 24, 2020 07:38PM

Christina ah, can't wait to hear what you think of this one! There is some cheese involved!


message 2: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 03:26AM

Michael David (on hiatus) Christina wrote: "ah, can't wait to hear what you think of this one! There is some cheese involved!"

The cheese was well worth it in this one! I loved it! I actually got TJR vibes...


message 3: by Jayme (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 03:38AM

Jayme I LOVED this one-listened to the fantastic Audible! Glad you enjoyed it, too! Wonderful review! ❤️


message 4: by Melissa (new) - added it
Sep 26, 2020 03:42AM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books So glad you enjoyed The Switch, Michael! I can’t wait to read it. Nice review!:)


message 5: by Brandice (new)
Sep 26, 2020 03:44AM

Brandice Great review, Michael! This sounds good :)


message 6: by Christina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 04:21AM

Christina Excellent review, Michael! It definitely was so heartwarming, you are right!


message 7: by Farrah (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 26, 2020 04:56AM

Farrah Fantastic review 😍 Personally I'm hoping for a spin-off focusing on Leena's mom! It's possible right??


message 8: by Ceecee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 26, 2020 09:34AM

Ceecee Must read this! Great review Michael 😊


message 9: by Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch (new)
Sep 26, 2020 01:24PM

Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Great review, Michael!


message 10: by Michael (last edited Sep 26, 2020 01:51PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:51PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Jayme wrote: "I LOVED this one-listened to the fantastic Audible! Glad you enjoyed it, too! Wonderful review! ❤️"

Thanks, Jayme! 💕 I keep hearing how great the audible is! I really need to get on that!


message 11: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:51PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Melissa wrote: "So glad you enjoyed The Switch, Michael! I can’t wait to read it. Nice review!:)"

Thanks, Melissa! I hope you enjoy it! 😃


message 12: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:52PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Brandice wrote: "Great review, Michael! This sounds good :)"

Thanks, Brandice! It’s such a joy to read! :-)


message 13: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:52PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Christina wrote: "Excellent review, Michael! It definitely was so heartwarming, you are right!"

Thanks, Christina! I’m so glad you loved it too! ♥️


message 14: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:53PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Farrah wrote: "Fantastic review 😍 Personally I'm hoping for a spin-off focusing on Leena's mom! It's possible right??"

Thanks, Farrah! Oh, interesting... 🤔 That would be fantastic!!


message 15: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:53PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Ceecee wrote: "Must read this! Great review Michael 😊"

Oh you will love this Ceecee! 😊 Thank you!


message 16: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 01:53PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Brenda - Traveling Sisters Book Reviews wrote: "Great review, Michael!"

Thank you, Brenda!


message 17: by D.S. (new) - added it
Sep 26, 2020 01:54PM

D.S. Mac Great review 👍🏻 not my typical genre but I may have to pick this up.


message 18: by Javier (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 02:18PM

Javier Great review, Michael! Must read this ASAP!


message 19: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 03:22PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Dom wrote: "Great review 👍🏻 not my typical genre but I may have to pick this up."

Thanks, Dom! It’s not my typical genre either, but I really loved it! Hope you do too! 😃


message 20: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 03:22PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Javier wrote: "Great review, Michael! Must read this ASAP!"

Thanks, Javier! You will love this!


message 21: by Holly (new)
Sep 26, 2020 04:24PM

Holly B ( short hiatus for vacay) Okay, convinced me to add! Great review Michael


message 22: by Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) (new)
Sep 26, 2020 04:39PM

Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) Excellent review Michael David!!😉💋👊💯💕


message 23: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 04:46PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Holly wrote: "Okay, convinced me to add! Great review Michael"

Thanks so much, Holly! Hope you enjoy it too! 😊


message 24: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 04:46PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Kat wrote: "Excellent review Michael David!!😉💋👊💯💕"

Thank you kindly, Kat! 😊


message 25: by Stacey (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 26, 2020 05:03PM

Stacey This sounds lovely, Michael! Sometimes a heartwarming novel is just what you need. Thanks for the review.


message 26: by Mary Beth (new)
Sep 26, 2020 06:29PM

Mary Beth Fantastic review, Michael! This one is on my list.


message 27: by Richard (on hiatus) (new)
Sep 26, 2020 06:34PM

Richard (on hiatus) Sounds like a lovely tale ........ great review Michael!


message 28: by MarilynW (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 26, 2020 09:13PM

MarilynW I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Michael...great review!


message 29: by Susanne (new) - rated it 3 stars
Sep 26, 2020 09:51PM

Susanne Nice review Michael! I so need to move this up on my tbr! So glad you loved.


message 30: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 10:31PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Stacey wrote: "This sounds lovely, Michael! Sometimes a heartwarming novel is just what you need. Thanks for the review."

Thanks so much, Stacey! That’s exactly it...need to step away from killers and crazy folks here and there! Smile 😊


message 31: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 10:31PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Mary Beth wrote: "Fantastic review, Michael! This one is on my list."

Thanks, Mary Beth! YAY! Hope you love it too!


message 32: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 10:32PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Richard wrote: "Sounds like a lovely tale ........ great review Michael!"

It really is. Thanks so much, Richard!


message 33: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 10:32PM

Michael David (on hiatus) marilyn wrote: "I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Michael...great review!"

Thank you, Marilyn! It was everything I hoped for and more.


message 34: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 26, 2020 10:32PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Susanne wrote: "Nice review Michael! I so need to move this up on my tbr! So glad you loved."

Thank you, Susanne! Yes, I think you should. 😉 Hope you enjoy it too!


message 35: by Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 26, 2020 11:47PM

Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today Lovely review, Michael😉 This was a fun, cute read


message 36: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 12:34AM

Michael David (on hiatus) tamar wrote: "Lovely review, Michael😉 This was a fun, cute read"

Thanks, Tamar! Totally agree! So happy you enjoyed it too! 😊


message 37: by Katie (new) - rated it 3 stars
Sep 27, 2020 03:53AM

Katie B Glad you loved this one, Michael!


message 38: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 04:53AM

Michael David (on hiatus) Thank you, Katie!


message 39: by Tinichix (new) - added it
Sep 27, 2020 06:16PM

Tinichix (nicole) Great review, I’m so glad this was a 5 for you! 🙂


message 40: by Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 27, 2020 06:23PM

Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Yayy! Great review Michael! I loved this one as well! Wasn't Eileen just something?! I loved her!


message 41: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 07:00PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Tinichix wrote: "Great review, I’m so glad this was a 5 for you! 🙂"

Thanks so much, Nicole! Hope you enjoy it too! 😊


message 42: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 07:01PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Yayy! Great review Michael! I loved this one as well! Wasn't Eileen just something?! I loved her!"

Thanks, Kim! YES!! I loved Eileen! 🤗 I would love for this to be a movie, or have a sequel!


message 43: by Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 27, 2020 07:08PM

Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Michael wrote: "Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Yayy! Great review Michael! I loved this one as well! Wasn't Eileen just something?! I loved her!"

Thanks, Kim! YES!! I loved Eileen! 🤗 I would love for thi..."

Ohh this could totally have a sequel or a movie. I never thought of that!


message 44: by Yun (new)
Sep 27, 2020 09:15PM

Yun Terrific review, Michael! This sounds wonderful, and I'm so glad you loved it! We could all use a heartwarming story right now. :)


message 45: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 09:25PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Yun wrote: "Terrific review, Michael! This sounds wonderful, and I'm so glad you loved it! We could all use a heartwarming story right now. :)"

Thank you so much, Yun! You are right about that. 😊 It was a great read for these times!


message 46: by Catherine (new) - rated it 3 stars
Sep 27, 2020 09:53PM

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( Amazing review, Michael! So glad it was a 5 star read for you, I can’t wait to check it out! 😊❤️


message 47: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 27, 2020 10:40PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Catherine wrote: "Amazing review, Michael! So glad it was a 5 star read for you, I can’t wait to check it out! 😊❤️"

Thanks so much, Catherine! 😊 I am so excited for you to read it! I definitely think you’ll love it.


message 48: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
Sep 28, 2020 03:38AM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Love this review, Michael! I recently finished this one and found it charming, too!


message 49: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Sep 28, 2020 03:49AM

Michael David (on hiatus) Thanks so much, Jennifer! Glad you loved it too!


message 50: by JanB (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 29, 2020 05:54AM

JanB I'm listening to this now, happy to see how much you loved it. Wonderful review Michael!


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