Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

by Vicky Myron


I listened to this book on CD. Now it is possible that reading it might have made me like it a little better. I really didn't like it much once I got past the beginning when they found the cat and the town seemed to perk up.

I thought the latter 1/2 of the book, CDs 3 and 4, was more of a personal reflection on the part of the author, Dewey's "Mom". If I wasn't listening to the book I may have not felt like these section were so out of place in the book. But I did feel that her personal reflections started to distract from Dewey and his story.

Overall, I think it is a very triumphant book about how a small town and a cat can bring people together for the better. But if the book only talked about Dewey and the town it would make a good short story or even a children's book.

2 of 5 rating

Little Altars Everywhere

by Rebecca Wells

I listened to the abridged version of this book. It was read by the author, she is a great reader! Her depth of voice for each character was really good.

Having not read The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, I was not hindered at all with the plot. The mother Vivi is not the main character but her daughter Sidda is. It is a great story of childhood and family in the early 60s and then the issues that surrounded them during that time period. The book wraps up with a reflection of each character in the early 90's.

A good fast read or listen, I recommend it for a light summer book.

4 of 5 rating

Back to listening...

My dear Aunt mooched some books on tape for me to listen to in the car.

I am currently listening to "Little Altars Everywhere" by Rebecca Wells. It is the sequel to the "Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood", which I have not read.

However, the author reads her own book. So far I have gotten through 1 side and she is a great reader!!! Right up there with Fannie Flagg so far!

Come back to see my review!