Skip to content
  • HOME
  • THE DREAMER
    • CONTACT
  • DISCLOSURES
  • HOME
  • custom-logo
  • THE DREAMER
    • CONTACT
  • DISCLOSURES
Books

On the (Audio) Bookshelf // The Pocket Wife & Where They Found Her

October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 3 comments
On the (Audio) Bookshelf // The Pocket Wife & Where They Found Her

You all know that I love mysteries and thrillers, particularly in fall. There’s something about a chill in the air and crunchy leaves that just screams “time for mysteries!” to me. It’s also my favorite time to listen to mysteries during my morning commute, since it’s dark when I get started and light by time I arrive at work. Here are a couple that I have listened to recently.

dreamsetc-audiobookmysteries

THE POCKET WIFE by Susan Crawford

THE POCKET WIFE is about Dana, a woman who learns that she was the last person to see her neighbor Celia alive before Celia was murdered. Dana can’t remember everything that happened that afternoon and as she tries to piece it all together, she starts to question what took place that day.

There are a lot of mysteries/thrillers coming out these days that have an unreliable narrator–one whose version of events can’t necessarily be trusted. Dana definitely fits that definition! I often get somewhat frustrated with these narrators, but Dana was different. What drew me to her and helped me connect with the character is she knew just how unreliable she was and that terrified her. I also enjoyed getting to know many of the other characters in the novel and loved how much of their personal lives were fleshed out.

The mystery was compelling and I was wrapped up in it and wanted to know it would end, however I’m not sure I would recommend listening to this one. It had a decent narrator, but I felt like I was missing details and there were times that I wished I was actually reading it.

WHERE THEY FOUND HER by Kimberly McCreight 

This novel also has a great narrator. Molly works for a newspaper, but is called upon to branch out from her usual articles to cover a murder in her small college town when the editor and another reporter are unavailable.

What I liked about Molly is that she’s a vulnerable character who is still recovering from a loss in her life, which could influence how she views the situation. I was wrapped up in the mystery in this novel. There’s just so much to this novel that I really liked and appreciated, but I don’t really want to go into details because I don’t want to give too much away. I read RECONSTRUCTING AMELIA last year and enjoyed that one, but this is definitely my favorite from McCreight so far.

HAVE YOU READ EITHER OF THESE? WHAT HAVE YOU READ (OR LISTENED TO) RECENTLY?

About Crystal

About Crystal

Hi! I'm Crystal, a millennial learning how to live slowly and sustainably, while still seeking adventure and following my dreams, etc.

Post navigation

Book Club Discussion // The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson
Fall Reminds Me Of… // Fall Week

3 comments

  1. Erica says:
    October 10, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I still have not listened to an audio book, They tend to cost a little more so it’s hard for me to choose over a delicious paperback. lol
    One of these days though!

    Reply
  2. chelsea jacobs says:
    October 11, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    I’m the same way! Fall mornings on the way to work are prime mystery book time!

    Reply
  3. Cat says:
    October 13, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Yay, I’ve found another audiobook fan! Thank goodness for audiobooks, it’s how I read 3/4 of my books every month, haha. The Pocket Wife sounds totally up my alley – I actually just drafted up a blog post I’m sharing later this week about page turning novels including Gone Girl, which it sounds like The Pocket Wife has some similarities to. Right now I’m listening to Orson Scott Card’s new book, The Lost Gate, which is a pretty wonderful fantasy novel with a great narration. I also recently finished listening to Lexicon by Max Barry which is a light sci-fi novel about words having power to hack into people’s brains… it was such a “page turner!”

    Cat
    http://oddlylovely.com

    Reply

Share Your Thoughts! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

hi!

I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

.
.
.
#dogstagram #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogstagram #dogslife #dogsofinstaworld #dogscorner #dogsdaily #dogs_of_instagram #girlsbestfriend #ckcs #doglove #dogsdaily #dogslover #dogsandpals #dogsworld #dogsrule #dogsoninstagram #dogsarefamily
August. August.
July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summe July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summer to come to an end. I’m thankful that you can see Mina throughout the entire video…there were a few days in July that I wasn’t sure she would be around much longer. Hold your pups tight. 💙 #onesecondeveryday #onesecond #1secondeveryday #1se #monthinreview #videodiary
A rainy day is a special gift to readers. [Amy Mil A rainy day is a special gift to readers. [Amy Miles] 🌧️

What’s your rainy day (or night) read?
Saturday morning. Mim’s Cafe. Saturday morning. Mim’s Cafe.
June 2023. June 2023.
Here’s a little day trip to Wisconsin and time w Here’s a little day trip to Wisconsin and time with family.
See More Follow on Instagram

RECENT POSTS

  • The Summer Day by Mary Oliver
  • A Week in Idaho
  • Saying Goodbye to Crystal the Writer
  • The Day the Sorcerers Visited Baby Jesus
  • Thoughts on Hope

CATEGORIES

  • Adventures (53)
  • Beauty (16)
  • Books (147)
  • Creativity (58)
  • Entertainment (18)
  • Life (225)
  • Uncategorized (539)
  • Wellness (8)

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

Follow
  • Book Review Policy
  • BOOKS
  • Contact
  • DISCLOSURES
  • Insta Links
  • Seint Links
  • THE DREAMER
Copyright © 2023 | All Rights Reserved | © 2023. All text and photos belong to Crystal Brutlag, unless otherwise stated. Theme designed by Little Theme Shop: https://littlethemeshop.com

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

Dreams, etc. // Minneapolis Lifestyle Blog
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.