Everyday History by Alice Archer | Cat's Audiobook Review & #giveaway @Dreamspinners

Everyday History 
Written by: Alice Archer 
Narrated by: Daan Stone

• Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins 
• Unabridged Audiobook 
• Release Date:03-24-17 
• Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC 
• Audio Formats:    
• Whispersync for Voice-ready 
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Headstrong Ruben Harper has yet to meet an obstacle he can't convert into a speed bump. He's used to getting what he wants from girls, but when he develops a fascination for a man, his wooing skills require an upgrade. After months of persuasion, he scores a dinner date with Henry Normand that morphs into an intense weekend. The unexpected depth of their connection scares Ruben into fleeing.

Shy, cautious Henry, Ruben's former high school history teacher, suspects he needs a wake-up call, and Ruben appears to be his siren. But when Ruben bolts, Henry is left struggling to find closure. Inspired by his conversations with Ruben, Henry begins to write articles about the memories stored in everyday objects. The articles seduce Ruben with details from their weekend together and trigger feelings too strong to avoid. As Henry's snowballing fame takes him out of town and further out of touch, Ruben stretches to close the gaps that separate them.

©2016 Alice Archer (P)2017 Dreamspinner Press

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"A beautiful heart wrenching but heartwarming story"

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Performance

Story

Where does Everyday History rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's up in the top 20 or so for bittersweet, angsty stories. (I read a lot)

What was one of the most memorable moments of Everyday History?

I love the connection between Ruben and Henry and the apple pie. I don't think I will look at apple pie again without think of this beautiful love story.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Henry reads his notes at the nominee conference, and Ruben is telling his story about his family photos and the space in them. I nearly bawled my eyes out. I could practically see Henry's face when he read what was in his files, his reactions, to that and Ruben all at once. My heart ached for him.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A stunningly beautiful romance of coming of age, coming out and getting what you want.

Any additional comments?

I will admit the story started off a bit slow for me.The way each chapter is headed with The Historian, The Explorer then broken down to each one at first hindered me then I found it easier to follow the story. I also liked the short broken up chapters, that kept me interested as well.

Daan Stone has a very dreamy, smooth voice that is quite mesmerizing and charming. He gave the story a very poetic ring. I will say this is a beautiful romance, with a bittersweet quality to it. Have some tissues on hand.

Alice Archer has questions. Lots of them. Scheming to put fictional characters through the muck so they can get to a better place helps her find answers. Thankfully, the questions never end. She writes stories about men finding themselves and falling in love because doing so feels like healing. She shares them with the hope that others might feel some healing too.

Alice has messed about with words professionally for many years as an editor and writing coach. She’s pretty much drenched in words from dawn to dusk. Okay, also at night. There are ink stains on the bedding from writing sloppily in notebooks in the dark.

After living in more than eighty places (starting with the first move when she was two) and cobbling together a portable lifestyle, Alice has a lot of story material to sort through. It has reassured her to discover that even though culture and beliefs can get people into a peck of trouble when they’re falling in love, the human heart beats the same in any language.

You’re likely to find Alice ignoring the clock to finish typing the thought. Or wandering by foot or bicycle, sort of hoping to get lost (with a pen and a little pad of paper in her pocket). Or screwing up time zone calculations when making calls to family and friends spread over two continents. She currently lives in Nashville. Maybe this move will stick. 

•                                                Website: http://alicearcher.com

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