Audio Book Friday

Since I not only read a lot of books, but I listen to tons of audiobooks as well, I decided I'd start reviewing some of the audiobooks I've listened to! I've found that some books I absolutely love as an audiobook and some just don't work for me (partly the story and partly the narrator) But I love popping one in while I'm driving or when I'm in my office at work. Anyone else a fan of audio books?

So today's featured audiobook:




A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Narrated by Tai Alexandra Ricci
Rating: 4/5 Stars

From the Book: Ten-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams. She can practically feel the keys under her flying fingers; she can hear the audience's applause. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her lessons, and then she'll be well on her way to Carnegie Hall.
But when Dad ventures to the music store and ends up with a wheezy organ instead of a piano, Zoe's dreams hit a sour note. Learning the organ versions of old TV theme songs just isn't the same as mastering Beethoven on the piano. And the organ isn't the only part of Zoe's life that's off-kilter, what with Mom constantly at work, Dad afraid to leave the house, and that odd boy, Wheeler Diggs, following her home from school every day.
Yet when Zoe enters the annual Perform-O-Rama organ competition, she finds that life is full of surprises—and that perfection may be even better when it's just a little off center.

About the Audio Book: This book is just so charming and sweet and the audio book made it even more so! Tai Alexandra Ricci sounds just like I think Zoe would sound and reads the book wonderfully. Zoe is such a great character and she captures her perfectly. The other voices may not be as distinct, but there is a charm to each of them and enough personality written into the story that big voice changes are not needed. I loved this story and would highly recommend this one on audio book format!