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!
Thank you.
They all thank you too. XO
Such a cute picture of Rosie! Lots of awwww there! XO
Thank you.
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
Thank you.
I usually get good ones from there too. Rosie thanks you. XO
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.
Thank you.
And Rosie thanks you too. XO
This is a good review. I’m sorry the book wasn’t what you expected. Rosie is awwdorable and a perfect model.
Thank you.
XO
Your review made me smile. I have read articles on how to care for aging skin written by someone barely 40 complaining about wrinkles. Good Lord! How would a 40 year old know about aging skin? Wait until she’s 70! That’s aging skin! It’s all perspective. I didn’t feel like I was old or knew everything when I was 40 and I didn’t give advice!
Same here.
Rosie is aww worthy in or out of costume. You’re about the same age as my son so I can identify with the notion of being disappointed by a 40 year old imparting wisdom in a book. I had to snort at that! Happy Monday, Ellen.
Thank you.
And Rosie thanks you too. XO
Ellen I agree about her age and life experiences.
One thing I hope she mentions or has realized is to seize each day with gusto and live it to the fullest.
Hugs Cecilia
In a way she did.
XO
I liked your review and opinion about her age and experience
At 21, the book would likely appeal to a younger crowd I try to remember what 21 was like
Thank you.
I can’t remember back that far. XO
You read such wonderful books.
Rosie is always a huge Awww.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to mom. ♥
Thank you and Rosie thanks you too. XO
Rosie is adorable!
I read a book over the weekend that had such a glaring plot hole; didn’t an editor see that?
Oh well, they can’t all be five star reads, but we absorb a little something from every book.
Thank you.
Was it an independent publisher?
I don’t know Ellen, I think I have to disagree. One can do great things living a small place or at least to those in such a community. I know from personal experience it’s those small home towns that the underprivileged get overlooked or forgotten and it’s really nice when someone special reaches out to those in need. I appreciate your honest review. Sometimes a book doesn’t quite live up to its expectation. I hope you and yours had a blessed Thanksgiving, my dear! xo
Thank you. I did have a nice Thanksgiving. So blessed my mom is here recovering. XO
Rosie ~ you are a big ‘Awww’ ~ so sweet and precious ~
As for the book ~ well it could be read on different levels and take what you need and leave the rest ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
Dearest Ellen,
Not fit enough for reading the book review…
But sure Rosie deserves some kudos for her modeling career!
She looks stunning.
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
Rosie thanks you. XO
Rosie looks spectacular. Too bad the book was a disappointment.
Rosie thanks you.
You nose Aunty Ellen wee think many of THE sumthin-20’ss NEED to reed this book! Sum of THE oness wee encountur on Twitch an Discord due not have many ‘life skillss’ at all!!! YIKESS!
Rosie yore ALLWAYSS AWWWW werthy!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an {{hugss}} BellaSita Mum
Good point. The younger generation is definitely different. XO
Rosie is very Aww worthy!
Thank you.
XO
Ellen, I think your review makes me take a good look at the opposite of staying in place. Jerry and I have moved so many times—mostly because of his Army career. I have always thought I would have been happy “staying in place.” I guess I will never know. My gal pal from kindeegarten stayed in place with her husband and their family and I see that is definitley where she needed to be. She and I talk about it all the time. Jerry and I talk about it occasionally. I definitely agree with you that we all can do great things wherever we are.
Rosie is, for sure, awwwwwwww worthy. She’s a sweetie in a festive holiday dress
Thank you.
I am glad I stayed in place. Rosie thanks you too. XO
Your review sounds fair, a good book for those young enough to not have learned these things yet.
Rosie is a great model and very awww=worthy.
Thank you.
Rosie thanks you too.
I liked your review. Rosie is aww worthy. She is adorable!
Thank you.
Rosie is definitely awww worthy. What a cutie!
Thank you.
Looking good, Rosie!
Thank you.
Charlee: “We’re sorry the book was disappointing. This one doesn’t sound quite that bad, but our Dada has been known to say a book made him want to throw his reader at the wall. He’s never done it though.”
Chaplin: “Rosie! Are you doing tango face in your bright red dress? Slow, slow, quick quick slow!”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, when did you learn how to tango?”
Chaplin: “Well you don’t hang around Mama and Dada for over seven years without learning a little something about dancing.”
How cool your folks dance. Mine do not.
I enjoyed your review and wisdom too. Rosie, you are adorable!
Thank you.
Rosie, you are awwdorable and your dress makes you even more awwdorable
That’s a great review, Ellen and so true! Extra Pawkisses
Thank you. XO
Rosie is adorable. Definitely aww-worthy
Thank you. XO