Hi everyone. I have a NetGalley review today. I try to only tell you about interesting books, but I am obligated to write a review when I get a book from NetGalley.
*I received a free ebook version of Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put by Annie B. Jones in exchange for a fair review. All opinions are my own.
When I saw the title, I immediately wanted to read this book. I figured I could relate as I have lived in the same town for my entire life. I am 55 and just assumed the author would be at least my age or older to be writing about a lifetime of living in one place. I was disappointed when I started reading the book and realized she is just pushing 40. She is the owner of an independent bookstore and a podcaster, but I have never listened to From the Front Porch. I assume fans of that would enjoy the book.
The whole book isn’t bad, it just isn’t what I was expecting. She does write about some life lessons she feels she learned by staying in place. I think they are basic lessons we all learn in the course of a lifetime. I guess if one is in their 20’s they might find this useful, but I did not. I do agree with her thought that a small life is worth as much as a big one meaning you can do great things wherever you are.
Rosie wants you all to know that she is a good model now too. And she hopes she is awww…. worthy because we are joining Comedy Plus’ Awww….Mondays .
Sorry that book was disappointing for you…but I am sure there’re tons more to give you pleasure and good advice/ideas!
Rosie looks so sweet in that pretty dress…as did Dusty! I enjoyed that triple use as well! Ethel looks quite relaxed. Brodie, looks like he’s enjoying a good nap, and Tuffy hopes you won’t try anting like using a brush…LOL!
Such a cute picture of Rosie! Lots of awwww there! XO
A good review. We each see things differently, and see the value differently. Write this one off to just one of those not for me reads. Thankfully I get very very few fails on NetGalley, but then I just read the fiction that sounds like fun. Not adventurous at all, MOL
What a lovely dress, Rosie will be another belle of the festive ball.
ERin
It’s difficult to read a book from cover to cover when you find it’s not up to what you wanted. But you did a good job telling us about it thank you. And that Rosie she sure shows off a red dress.