Kate’s 2¢:  “The Night Search” by Kate Chamberlin

“The Night Search” by Kate Chamberlin

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   On February 23, 2023, I donated my first illustrated children’s book, “The Night Search” to BookShare, a collection of books accessible to print disabled people.

   When I listened to my book, I was disappointed that there was so much information warning people that they had to have a print disability to access this boo and others in the collection and the lengthy disclaimer about something bad happening after you read this story.  Why not just go straight to the story?

   The other surprise I had, was that in the middle of the book, Heather’s name is changed to Grace.  We looked in the print addition from which we scanned the submission, and the name Grace is not in the print edition.  Go figure!  Still, I’m delighted to have my book in an accessible format for many people.

From BookShare:

Synopsis:

The Night Search

Heather, who is blind, resists using her white cane until she tries to find her puppy outdoors at night, an experience that helps her accept her cane as a valuable helper.

Copyright:

1997

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9780944727317

Publisher:

N/A

Date of Addition:

02/23/23

Copyrighted By:

Kathryn G. Chamberlin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children’s Books, Disability-Related

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Kate’s 2¢:  “Operation Joktan” by Amir Tsarfati; Steve Yohn 

“Operation Joktan” by Amir Tsarfati; Steve Yohn 

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

I’m not sure I understood all the political implications and such, but, I enjoyed this story.  It lived up to the hype of being a best seller.

From the WEB:

Amir Tsarfati (born 22 October 1972) is a famous Israeli author, teacher, conference speaker, motivational speaker, social media influencer, and entrepreneur from Jerusalem, Israel. He is famously known for his motivational speeches and online classes. Apart from this, he is well-known in the country as the founder and president of Behold Israel.

From: www.tyndale.com/authors/steve-yohn/1066

Yohn is one of the high celebrated American public figures. He is best known for his work on religious-centered books like Mondy Night Jihad. Steve Yohn was into religious beliefs from a young age. This is something he grew up acknowledging. After all, he was raised as a pastor’s kid.

Steve Yohn grew up as a pastor’s kid in Fresno, California, and both of those facts contributed significantly to his slightly warped perspective on life. Steve graduated from Multnomah Bible College with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and barely survived a stint as a youth pastor.

Tyndale | Authors | Steve Yohn

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Tsarfati, Amir; Yohn, Steve Reading time: 11 hours, 8 minutes.

Stephen Bowlby

Suspense Fiction

Adventure

Spy Stories

Bestsellers

When Mossad intelligence learns that a foreign militia plans a drone strike on the Burj Khalifa, they call on Israeli secret service member turned Mossad agent Nir Tavor. He teams up with fellow agent and former flame Nicole Meyer to stop the attack, but time is short. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2021.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Passenger” by  Cormac McCarthy  read by Julia Whelan

“The Passenger” by  Cormac McCarthy  read by Julia Whelan

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   I understand that a brother’s love for his sister can be a strong bond, but I was sorely baffled by this story.

From the WEB:

Cormac McCarthy (b. July 20, 1933) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter, best known for his Western characters and historical settings in his novels. He served the U.S. Air Force briefly, while studying at the University of Tennessee. He wrote for the university magazine and won the Ingram-Merrill Award. After publishing his first novel, The Orchard Keeper in 1965, he set off for Ireland on a traveling scholarship. He was mostly poor throughout his early writing days but traveled a lot. He won the Rockefeller Foundation Grant, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the MacArthur Fellowship. In 2007, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature for this post-apocalyptic novel The Road. Some of his other notable works are Blood Meridian and The Border Trilogy. He got married and divorced thrice and now lives in New Mexico.

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WebHaving narrated over 400 audiobooks in all genres, Whelan is, by industry standards, considered one of the top narrators recording today.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The passenger DB110806

McCarthy, Cormac; Whelan, Julia. Reading time: 12 hours, 46 minutes.

Read by Julia Whelan.

Historical Fiction

“1980, Pass Christian, Mississippi: It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wet suit and plunges from the Coast Guard tender into darkness. His dive light illuminates the sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot’s flight bag, the plane’s black box, and the tenth passenger. But how? A collateral witness to machinations that can only bring him harm, Western is shadowed in body and spirit–by men with badges; by the ghost of his father, inventor of the bomb that melted glass and flesh in Hiroshima; and by his sister, the love and ruin of his soul.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

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Kate’s 2¢:    “The Silent Wife” by Karin Slaughter

“The Silent Wife” by Karin Slaughter

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Karin Slaughter (born January 6, 1971) in Georgia, is an American crime writer. She has written 18 novels, which have sold more than 35 million copies and have been published in 37 languages. Her first novel, Blindsighted (2001), was published in 27 languages and made the Crime Writers’ Association’s Dagger Award shortlist for “Best Thriller Debut” of 2001.

   She is a celebrity author. Her genres are Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller. Her successful albums are Letzte Worte, Harter Schnitt. Her popular books are Pieces of Her (2018), Last Breath (2017), Pretty Girls (2015), Triptych (2006) and Blindsighted (2001).

From nls/bard/loc       :

The silent wife DB100185

Slaughter, Karin. Reading time: 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Read by Kathleen Early.

Suspense Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police investigate but the trail goes cold. Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says new attacks look identical to the one he was falsely accused of eight years earlier. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2020.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Lavender house” by Lev A.C. Rosen writes books for people of all ages, including Camp, which was a best book of the year from Forbes, Elle, and The Today Show, among others, and is a Lambda finalist and ALA Rainbow List Top Ten. He lives in NYC with his husband and a very small cat. You can find him online at his website and on social media.

“Lavender house” by Lev A.C. Rosen writes books for people of all ages, including Camp, which was a best book of the year from Forbes, Elle, and The Today Show, among others, and is a Lambda finalist and ALA Rainbow List Top Ten. He lives in NYC with his husband and a very small cat. You can find him online at his website and on social media.

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Rosen was raised in Manhattan, New York, where he still lives today with his husband and their cat, Waterloo. He attended a private high school and came out as gay when he was around 13 years old. In 2006, Rosen received a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction from Sarah Lawrence College. When he was younger, … See more

Overview

Lev A.C. Rosen, also known as L.C. Rosen, is an American author. See more

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   I suspect the publisher’s write-up contains full disclosure, but the NLS doesn’t mention that this story is an LGBQ+ story and, where does the ‘historical’ come into this fiction?  

   After all is said and done, this is a good mystery story as it unfolds each member of the household’s hidden secret, besides being gay.  I actually like the ending, too.

  Rosen was raised in Manhattan, New York, where he still lives today with his husband and their cat, Waterloo. He attended a private high school and came out as gay when he was around 13 years old. In 2006, Rosen received a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction from Sarah Lawrence College.

   Lev A.C. Rosen, also known as L.C. Rosen, is an American author.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Lavender house DB110675

Rosen, Lev AC. Reading time: 10 hours, 0 minutes.

Read by Vikas Adam.

Historical Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

“Lavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene’s recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret—but it’s not the only one behind these gates. This estate offers a unique freedom, where none of the residents or staff hide who they are. But to keep their secret, they’ve needed to keep others out. And now they’re worried they’re keeping a murderer in. Irene’s widow hires Evander Mills to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death. Andy, recently fired from the San Francisco police after being caught in a raid on a gay bar, is happy to accept—his calendar is wide open. And his secret is the kind of secret the Lamontaines understand. Andy had never imagined a world like Lavender House. He’s seduced by the safety and freedom found behind its gates, where a queer family lives honestly and openly. But that honesty doesn’t extend to everything, and he quickly finds himself a pawn in a family

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Kate’s 2¢: “Wolves Of Winter” by R. Allen Chappell

“Wolves Of Winter” by R. Allen Chappell

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   The weather in 1075A.D. is described as being  ‘the month of popping trees’. If you live in northern climes, you know for sure it was cold that season. As the present dig progresses, the story of the ancient people of 1075 unfolds.   It is an interesting saga and I looked forward to its chapters, which were announced with the date each time.

   I appreciate the fact that the present day site diggers respect the tribal taboos.

   Stephen Van Doren did a good job of reading this story for the National Library Service.  

From the web:

R. Allen Chappell is an American author of historical mystery and historical fiction novels. He is the author of the Navajo Nation Mystery, and derived his inspiration for the series from the fact that he grew up with the Navajo, attended school with them, and even worked alongside them later in life; experiences which impacted his life greatly.

   When he is not writing, Chappell continues to dig deeper into the Navajo culture and way of life. The author lives in Western Colorado. Navajo Autumn is the first book in the Navajo Nation Mystery series. The book stars Charlie Yazzie, a Navajo law graduate looking to create a name for himself in the corporate world.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Wolves of winter DB106822

Chappell, R. Allen. Reading time: 5 hours, 54 minutes.

Read by Stephen Van Doren.

Mystery and Detective Stories

Charlie, Thomas, and Harley Ponyboy walk a razor’s edge between two worlds as they try to solve a pair of murders on the Diné Bikeyah. But the life of an ancient girl with disabilities may prove to hold the key to unlock the mystery. Violence and some strong language. 2016.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The searcher” by  Tana French

“The searcher” by  Tana French

 Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   The reading time, according to my Victor Stream Reader, is 14:35:03.

   Even when a policeman retires, many of the skills he’s honed throughout his career remain with him. That’s what happens in this story with sometimes funny results  ( He mis-identifies the gender of the child.), but more often with sad outcomes (He discovers that the brother is actually dead.).

   I like this ex-cop and I like his lady-friends, too.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tana Elizabeth French, born 1973 in Burlington, Vermont, is an American-Irish writer and theatrical actress. She is a longstanding resident of Dublin, Ireland.[1] Her debut novel In the Woods (2007), a psychological mystery, won the Edgar,[2] Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards for best first novel. The Independent has referred to her as “the First Lady of Irish Crime,” who very quietly has become a huge international name among fiction readers.[3]

   Her father was an economist who worked on resource management for the developing world, so she lived in numerous countries as a child including Ireland, Italy, the US and Malawi.[5]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The searcher DB100859

French, Tana. Reading time not available.

Read by MaryBeth Wise.

Suspense Fiction

Bestsellers

After a bruising divorce, veteran Chicago cop Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2020.

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Kate’s 2¢: “One Good Deed” by David Baldacci.  

“One Good Deed” by David Baldacci.  

Note: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   This isn’t a fast moving story. The narrative arc takes its own time to unfold. Yet, it is interesting to note the details Baldacci has melded into the time and place of this story.

   I liked the story and I kept rooting for Archer, even though I found him a bit of a naïve dullard.

From the WEB:

David Baldacci is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and popular writer of twenty-six novels as well as three children’s books. He has sold over a 100 million copies worldwide in print of his novels and over 3 million ebooks. His books have been translated into over forty-five languages and his books are sold worldwide in eighty-eight countries.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

One good deed DB95734

Baldacci, David. Reading time: 11 hours, 42 minutes.

Read by Edoardo Ballerini.

Suspense Fiction

Historical Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole, where a murder takes place right under his nose. The crime could send him back to prison if he doesn’t track down the real killer. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

Kate’s 2¢: “Silent Star” by Tracie Peterson

“Silent Star” by Tracie Peterson

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

A few take-outs from this story:

–People in pain, often do not understand the wounds they give others.

–God is not dead nor does he sleep.

–Jesus knew he would be despised and rejected. How people would turn away…He knows how I feel.

–We look to the skies, the stars, and remember those who fought in this war, who have given their lives that others may live in peace and freedom.

–The love of God that makes life worth living.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tracie Peterson (born 1959) is an author of Christian fiction. She writes many historical novels, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison.

Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the Fred Harvey Company.

Peterson is married to Jim and has 3 children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in Montana[citation needed].

Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.[citation needed]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Silent Star DBC25253

Peterson, Tracie. Reading time: 3 hours, 20 minutes.

Read by Lisa Briznahan.

Holidays

War Stories

Facing the holidays with dread because of his job delivering telegrams during World War II, young Andy Gilbert finds himself harboring a death wish and finds hope and renewal from an elderly woman who offers him comfort and wisdom. Commercial audio. Adult.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer

“The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   Ann Marie Gideon did an excellent job of reading this book for the NLS.

   It is so hard for people who have never experienced war on their home soil, to feel how unbelievably traumatizing it is. The memory of the atrocities can rarely be spoken about.  War is a lose-lose situation and most who have experienced war cannot talk about it. Just ask a Vietnam vet.

   Rimmer’s honed craft of writing has brought forth a remarkable story of drama, heart-break, perseverance, insight, and emotion. Her chapters juxtapositions the 70-year-old history with the current angst of raising a child on the autistic spectrum, a brilliant child, hesitant husband, and an absentee, yet  domineering Mother. The Grandmother’s quest that Alice under-takes will show Alice that the career she post-poned   to raise her children, is still attainable.

   I really enjoyed this story and I don’t understand how anyone can say the holocaust didn’t occur.

From her website:

   Kelly Rimmer is the author of historical and contemporary fiction, including The Warsaw Orphan, The Things We Cannot Say and The Secret Daughter, with more than 2 million books sold. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Her next novel, The German Wife, will be published in mid-2022.    Kelly lives in the Central West of NSW with her family and a whole menagerie of badly behaved animals.

   Thanks for stopping by my website!  

My dad tells me that I was in kindergarten when I announced that I’d become an author one day, so it’s fair to say the books you’ll find here on my site represent my lifelong dream. For decades I wrote for an audience of one, and while I hoped I’d one day be published, it wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I was ready to even allow my friends or family to read my stories.   

Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the best publishers in the world. My books have been Top 10 bestsellers in my home nation of Australia, have topped Kobo, Amazon and Apple books charts, and have even appeared on bestseller lists including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star lists in Canada, and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today lists in the United States. My stories have been translated into dozens of languages, and can be found in bookstores all over the world.  

I wish I could go back in time to tell that Kindergarten version of myself that one day, all of her story-telling dreams would come true. If you’re here at this website today because you’ve read one of my books, thanks so much for being a part of this wild and amazing journey. And if you’re here at this website because you’re an aspiring writer, I hope this note encourages you. It’s never too late, and no one can tell your story like you can, so get writing. 

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The things we cannot say DB95768

Rimmer, Kelly Reading time: 13 hours, 44 minutes.

Ann Marie Gideon A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.

Historical Fiction

Narrative weaving together two women’s lives, present and past. Alice struggles as she tries to care for her hospitalized ninety-five-year-old grandmother and autistic child. During World War II, Alina dreams of marrying Tomasz, but as the Nazi occupation unravels the fabric of everyday life, Tomasz disappears. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

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