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aly36's review
5.0
What a great read for me. I was surprised, I liked it soo much! The story the characters tell drew into the story more and made me connect more this each of them. This tory had a bit of everything in it but I really enjoyed the humor. *This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.*
arthistorygirl's review
4.0
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey is a fun read. I was not sure what to expect after reading the title but I am sure glad I gave it a read. This is not your ordinary story. Ann Jones takes us on an adventure through her life and the mysterious knitting club. I enjoyed the character of Ann and how she changed during the story. Also, I kept reading to find out about the knitting club that was full of crazy rules. The people Ann encounters in the story are interesting and lively. I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I laughed and could relate to Ann at times which made it more enjoyable. I look forward to reading more from the author in the future.
carabellacullen's review
4.0
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones by Alex Bailey
4 Stars!!!!
I love finding new authors. This book was such a good read. I found it to be quite unique and breath of fresh air. I really found myself drawn into the world created by this author. The style was a bit different and the story line unique. I found myself not wanting to put this book down.
I was quite engrossed in Ann's life as the story progressed. I liked the slight little twists in the book. The author does such a good job of spinning her tale. I really found myself drawn to Ann. I really couldn't wait to see how things would play out. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
4 Stars!!!!
I love finding new authors. This book was such a good read. I found it to be quite unique and breath of fresh air. I really found myself drawn into the world created by this author. The style was a bit different and the story line unique. I found myself not wanting to put this book down.
I was quite engrossed in Ann's life as the story progressed. I liked the slight little twists in the book. The author does such a good job of spinning her tale. I really found myself drawn to Ann. I really couldn't wait to see how things would play out. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
katie_83's review
4.0
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic
By Alex Bailey
4 stars
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones was a really refreshing read. When I first read the blurb I wasn’t quite sure it would be a book I would enjoy but I decided to give it a go and it is exactly a described – a time travel romance with a splash of magic! It really was great to read. I found myself captivated by the story straight away, I liked that I wasn’t sure what was going to happen and as Alex Bailey is a new to me author I wasn’t sure how the book would be written. The author had a really great engaging and very imaginative writing style which suited the story perfectly. It did take me a little time to understand what was going on but that just added to the intrigue of this book. The characters in the story were really great and there were definitely some great humorous moments that were very entertaining.
I definitely recommend this book and would love to read more from this author again in the future.
By Alex Bailey
4 stars
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones was a really refreshing read. When I first read the blurb I wasn’t quite sure it would be a book I would enjoy but I decided to give it a go and it is exactly a described – a time travel romance with a splash of magic! It really was great to read. I found myself captivated by the story straight away, I liked that I wasn’t sure what was going to happen and as Alex Bailey is a new to me author I wasn’t sure how the book would be written. The author had a really great engaging and very imaginative writing style which suited the story perfectly. It did take me a little time to understand what was going on but that just added to the intrigue of this book. The characters in the story were really great and there were definitely some great humorous moments that were very entertaining.
I definitely recommend this book and would love to read more from this author again in the future.
lisa01's review
3.0
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic
By Alex Bailey
Rated 3 stars
This is a crazy, crazy story with a multitude of characters. They range from sweet and funny to strange and haunting. There were many that have a hard edge to them that comes out at weird times. The story was a bit strange at first then got moving right along. When she first met her neighbor and the car salesman I thought this was going to be great. These two quirky characters were going to set the tone for the book. They did in a way but I got a bit bored with all the life stories once she joined a club. I know..I know they served a purpose but they just didn’t do it for me. One or two to set the tone would have been fine.
This is my second Alex Bailey book. I liked the idea of the story but the delivery of a few things were tedious. Ben and Daniel were my two favorite characters. I loved Ben’s tenacity over Ann stubbornness. Daniel was just a fun creative guy. What a weird little town and club this was.
By Alex Bailey
Rated 3 stars
This is a crazy, crazy story with a multitude of characters. They range from sweet and funny to strange and haunting. There were many that have a hard edge to them that comes out at weird times. The story was a bit strange at first then got moving right along. When she first met her neighbor and the car salesman I thought this was going to be great. These two quirky characters were going to set the tone for the book. They did in a way but I got a bit bored with all the life stories once she joined a club. I know..I know they served a purpose but they just didn’t do it for me. One or two to set the tone would have been fine.
This is my second Alex Bailey book. I liked the idea of the story but the delivery of a few things were tedious. Ben and Daniel were my two favorite characters. I loved Ben’s tenacity over Ann stubbornness. Daniel was just a fun creative guy. What a weird little town and club this was.
bwagner's review
4.0
This is a dark comedy that kept me engaging until the end. I enjoyed the attention to details and great characters that kept the story flowing. This story is about Ann Jones. She dreams of a new life without her husband. She took me on a journey of twists and turns and at times you realize things are not as they appear. I enjoyed her character, she just wants something else with her kids gone, it is her time to live. This is a fun, creative story that I highly recommend reading.
angelahayes's review
4.0
4 Stars
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey was a fun and mysterious read that told a cleverly woven tale- full of humour, mystery, a drop of darkness, some suspense, a light sprinkle of magic, and plenty of intrigue. I had really enjoyed the other works of Ms. Bailey’s that I have read, so I was certain I would enjoy this story as well. The premise certainly drew my attention, as did the attractive cover. Ms. Bailey spins a wonderfully imaginative tale that was a humorous cross between the ‘Stepford Wives’ and a not so dark ‘Premonition’.
Alex tell the story through a letter to her sister, which was an interesting way to capture the story. She tells of her friend Ann Jones who is a happily married mother of two, settled on the West Coast with a tight-knit circle of family and friends- and whose ‘vision’ is the subject of the letter/story. In her vision, Ann loses her husband in a basement/box accident- leaving her a widow. So, with her teenage twins in college, she decides to leave everything behind- takes her dog, and moves to the East Coast
But the story gets more complex when she joins a Knitting Club in her new area. There are strange rules, and very friendly, but quirky members, who have all lost a husband- usually in a bizarre way. Ann’s ‘new life ‘includes a great new job, as well as a new man. Things certainly seem to be falling into place. But there is an underlying danger that is the basis of the story.
The story revolves around this ‘future’ existence and Ann seeking Alex’s advice on what to do about what she’d ‘seen’, because it was only a ‘vision’ after all…..wasn’t it?
This was a fun, witty, original, engaging and entertaining story. It was a tad slow to get going, but after a few chapters the story took off. There are a few points where the story did ‘lag’ a little- but not enough to detract from my overall enjoyment of it.
Thank you, Ms. Bailey!
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey was a fun and mysterious read that told a cleverly woven tale- full of humour, mystery, a drop of darkness, some suspense, a light sprinkle of magic, and plenty of intrigue. I had really enjoyed the other works of Ms. Bailey’s that I have read, so I was certain I would enjoy this story as well. The premise certainly drew my attention, as did the attractive cover. Ms. Bailey spins a wonderfully imaginative tale that was a humorous cross between the ‘Stepford Wives’ and a not so dark ‘Premonition’.
Alex tell the story through a letter to her sister, which was an interesting way to capture the story. She tells of her friend Ann Jones who is a happily married mother of two, settled on the West Coast with a tight-knit circle of family and friends- and whose ‘vision’ is the subject of the letter/story. In her vision, Ann loses her husband in a basement/box accident- leaving her a widow. So, with her teenage twins in college, she decides to leave everything behind- takes her dog, and moves to the East Coast
But the story gets more complex when she joins a Knitting Club in her new area. There are strange rules, and very friendly, but quirky members, who have all lost a husband- usually in a bizarre way. Ann’s ‘new life ‘includes a great new job, as well as a new man. Things certainly seem to be falling into place. But there is an underlying danger that is the basis of the story.
The story revolves around this ‘future’ existence and Ann seeking Alex’s advice on what to do about what she’d ‘seen’, because it was only a ‘vision’ after all…..wasn’t it?
This was a fun, witty, original, engaging and entertaining story. It was a tad slow to get going, but after a few chapters the story took off. There are a few points where the story did ‘lag’ a little- but not enough to detract from my overall enjoyment of it.
Thank you, Ms. Bailey!
hncald78's review
4.0
This unique story was unexpectedly riveting. It captivated me, creating a magical experience as my fingers swiped pages as fast I could read them. The author left me spellbound with this witty page-turner. I found the characters well developed and plot unique and thought provoking. It kept me guessing from beginning to end. This is one I will look forward to reading many more times. A very worthwhile read.
tracy_wilkin93's review
5.0
The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic is a story by Alex Bailey. A never before read author, I was intrigued by the blurb of the story, and my fascination just grew from there.
Ann Jones captivated my attention from the very beginning. Her whole persona was a mystery begging to be unravelled. What made her tick was something I had to discover. The story was so well written and stunning in its descriptive and engaging manner. Ann and her shenanigans made me laugh, cringe and love hard. I was bewitched by this mesmerising and exciting tale. Her journey is a wild one, and she learns so much about herself, it is the ultimate reading pleasure personified. Wife, mother, friend and knitting club member, she has a busy life, and her imagination will take readers on a wild ride with an exciting leading lady and a cast of complementary characters to help Ann on her mysterious and way.
A beautifully written story that took me on a path I don't usually take when reading a high quality story. A story like this I have never read. The knitting club raised my curiosity to high levels and the evolving of the story was masterful. 5 stars.
Ann Jones captivated my attention from the very beginning. Her whole persona was a mystery begging to be unravelled. What made her tick was something I had to discover. The story was so well written and stunning in its descriptive and engaging manner. Ann and her shenanigans made me laugh, cringe and love hard. I was bewitched by this mesmerising and exciting tale. Her journey is a wild one, and she learns so much about herself, it is the ultimate reading pleasure personified. Wife, mother, friend and knitting club member, she has a busy life, and her imagination will take readers on a wild ride with an exciting leading lady and a cast of complementary characters to help Ann on her mysterious and way.
A beautifully written story that took me on a path I don't usually take when reading a high quality story. A story like this I have never read. The knitting club raised my curiosity to high levels and the evolving of the story was masterful. 5 stars.
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