What Smokin' Seventeen is about: Stephanie Plum once again bumbles her way through apprehensions of bond skips while Lula and Grandma yuck it up as the comic relief. She's still torn between boring Joe (IMHO) and that mouth-watering Ranger! More cars are sacrificed and someone wants her dead!
Why I wanted to read it: I have been reading these books for a few years now, found myself getting bored with Stephanie and had actually thought about stopping until Mary @ Bookfan Mary, suggested that I listen to them instead!
Source: Public Library
- I loved the narrator, Lorelei King, on this audio. She has some crazy voices and made the characters come to life in a great way. I will admit to having some issues at the beginning with her voices for Joe and Ranger, but I was able to set that aside and just enjoy the story.
- I will never, ever read this series again! I will forever listen to them on audio...a huge thank you to Mary!
- Listening to this on audio helped me enjoy the story because I only listened to it in small sections. By doing this, I think it really downplayed the ineptness of Stephanie's lack of apprehension skills. It was much easier to take because I wasn't so focused on how stupid she really is!!
- Lula and Grandma were the best part of the audio! I loved how the narrator really made them seem vivid to me and I could totally picture them in my head!
- I laughed while driving to work! and then I laughed while driving home! That is a win-win for me!
I already have requested Explosive Eighteen on audio and am actually looking forward to listening to it. The audio has renewed my interest in the series and made it fun and fresh! Plus, I have to find out who she picks in the end.......my vote is for Ranger!
Bookish Thoughts #5
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I can honestly say I have never read (or listened) to her work... I don't know why, I just haven't! lol! I am happy you enjoyed the series again thanks to your friend and the audio version! :):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun series in the beginning and then when you get into the later books you start to burn out on them. But I've been reading them so long I just keep doing it. Now with the audio they are way more enjoyable!
DeleteYay! I'm so glad you liked the audio!! You're way ahead of me on this series - I'm only up to #9. I'll put it on my audio list for this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the suggestion!! You really have helped spark my interest in the audio side of reading. I will be picking up Explosive 18 on Saturday from the library!
DeleteGlad your enjoyment of the series was rekindled through audio books! This series has never really interested me, but so many people enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun at the beginning but it started to lose steam along the way. The audio really made it more fun!
DeleteI haven't tried this series on audio - maybe that's what I need to do. I haven't decided if I want to read Eighteen or not.
ReplyDelete18 is waiting for me at the library---on audio!! Give it a try..you might enjoy it!
DeleteI have yet to read these books....I've only listened to them...though I've only gotten through 2 of them, but did all the in-between-the-numbers books. LOL
ReplyDeleteI haven't done any of the in-between books!! LOL!
DeleteI really liked the in-between books...they were so out there and outrageously funny. I love stupid humor sometimes...just when you need a laugh.
DeleteWow, what an endorsement for audio! I have gotten away from audio these days, since I'd rather daydream in the car (not a great idea in any event!)
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying audio right now! I'm liking how many books I can keep going just by listening to them in the car or on my iTouch!
DeleteI'm also one if those who best think these books are enjoyed on audio especially if Lorelei King is narrating. She is fantastic. I love Grandma - she is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteLorelei is fantastic!!! My friend just gave me Evanovich's newest book (not a Plum book) and she's the narrator for that one too. Will be putting it on my iTouch this weekend!!!
DeleteSo the audio is that good!? Ia m intrigued
ReplyDeleteThe movie for the first book looks interesting. I never could get into this series. I tried to listen to a couple of the books on a long road trip but they couldn't hold my attention. I'm a better listener now though than I was then.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for the movie on DVD!!! I don't know if I like their picks for Joe and Ranger.....
DeleteI am going to take your advice and listen to the next book.
ReplyDeleteI will be waiting to hear your thoughts!!!!
DeleteGlad to know the audio is so entertaining and funny. I stopped reading at no. 14 and don't know if I'll see the movie of the first book. I would have preferred different actors - from the trailer, they didn't seem to fit the characters as well as they could.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing about the people they chose. I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD!!
DeleteGot back from the movie a few hours ago. It was okay/good. It wasn't as quick/sharp as the books, but it was still pretty good. Not my dream cast, but I did love Sherri Shephard as Lula.
ReplyDeleteI stopped reading at 15, I think, and I'm okay with that. They all seem like the same book after a while.
I bet Sherri did a great job as Lula! I'm going to wait for the DVD!!!! I will be going to the library today to pick up 18 on audio.
DeleteI have not tried these in audio book format. I might have to give it a try though I still enjoy reading the series even if it is all exactly the same these days.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to have the book played out while I was driving and made for a fun commute to work and home!
DeleteListening is a great idea. I'm stuck at Sixteen. I just saw the movie version yesterday (One For the Money) and it was pretty close to my imagination.
ReplyDeleteI am going to wait for it to come out on DVD!! I hope I like it.
DeleteI stopped after listening to #14.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop myself!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that you are are enjoying this series so much. I've read the first three books and thought that they were all fun reads...I'm looking forward to continuing on soon :)
ReplyDeleteAfter a while you get a burned out on them. Audio was a great way to get back into them. I don't mind driving and listening to it in small snippets.
DeleteI stopped reading this series somewhere around #8. I don't have any reviews on my blog, so it's been over 6 years since I last picked one up. I was getting so bored with the formulaic plot! However, I loved Lorelei King when I listened to Tall Grass (Sandra Dallas) that you may have convinced me to start listening to the remainder of this series. And I do want to see the movie (One for the Money)!
ReplyDeleteI loved Tall Grass..what a great book. I just started getting into audio and I'm glad that Lorelei was the first narrator that I listened to. She's made my experience great.
DeleteI never know if this is a series I want to start or not. I do know that I have no desire to see the movie coming out though.
ReplyDeleteYou know something....I just don't see you getting into this one at all!
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