A Blue and Gray Christmas Audiobook

" this would be a great Book Group Title. Very good. "

" Definitely not a favorite. The story itself was a good idea, but the writing style is so choppy and amateurish. It seems like the author was wanting us to know things but instead of describing them she added them into the dialogue. It made the dialogue really unnatural, no flow. And I guess because I haven't read the other books I didn't get a great feel for any of the characters except the journal writers. Not one I would recommend, a lot too sappy for my taste. "

" I liked the story and the characters. We learn from letters found about the lives of two men caught up in the Civil War and what happens to them. The characters in the present find out a lot about themselves and the relatives of the two men that they are trying to bring together at christmastime. "

" This is the first novel I have read by Medlicott so it was also my first in the Covington series. There are 9 others listed at the front of the book and I saw a few titles online that were not in that list. Overall this was a very nice story about how being generous with others can reap rewards for you overall, by giving you get even more back. The three women were believealbe and likeable. I loved the idea of the letters the women found and read. I though Medlicott did a really good job of capturing what seemed like authentic speech patterns for the two soldiers who had written the diaries and letters. However I thought the way she had some of her present day characters speaking was a bit formal and dated. The three women's dialogue was fine but the 20ish male teacher they met spoke like he was much older. While I liked the characaters overall, I did find myself forgetting who was who since there were so many of them and I had not read the other stories in the series. I coudl see places where the author tried to fill in the gaps for new readers, but Grace had a boyfriend/companion and it took me until halfway through the book to realize who he was. It was kind of like he just showed up all of sudden and I didn't remember him having been in the story prior to that. This was an enjoyable story especially for Christmas time, as it was and easy and fairly quick read as well. "

" Eh. Typical fluff series read. Might have been better if I had read others but don't think I could have stuck with them. Liked the genealogy search. Really liked the insight into the Civil War through the well written letters. Wasn't Velma hurt in the car crash? She is never mentioned again. Maybe she died! "

" Not great writing, but I enjoyed a quick light read. This is one of those sweet stories where nothing too terrible will happen and everything turns out well in the end. Good for my mood of the moment. "

" Really, the only thing I liked about this book were the Civil War letters. Very hokey, stiff dialogue, too many coincidences, and didn't care that much for the main characters. "

" Very good book. I have really enjoyed this author and this Covington series. "

" An interesting story of the intersection of Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War, and how it mirrors soldier lives today. Was ready for something light-hearted and the Covington ladies fit the bill! "

" This book is about three women who find civil war letters in a box in their yard. They read them and become obsessed with the men who are writing them. They get in contact with the families and have a Christmas dinner. It was a really neat book. "

" I bought this while waiting in a Christmas checkout line at the grocery store. It was an interesting book, but too many people wouldn't say what they were feeling or were concerned about, so it had too much unnecessary drama. The letter and history about the Civil War was interesting though. "

" The story sounded good but the book was boring. In fact I didn't even really finish it! "

" I liked this book and I would recommend it. It is a very fast read. "

" a historical novel. such a fast read. gives a great view of how the soldiers lived. "

" The review/book jacket I read about this one-lead me to believe that there was going to be a big "surprise" at the end. Though I didn't exactly think there was a surprise-it was a good read. And a bit of a touching story. "

" This was another great Christmas-y book. 2 soldiers left for dead, rescued by a woman who just buried her grandson. The letters really tore at my heart and yet I couldn't wait to read the next one... good job Joan! "

" A Wonderful Story -- insight into civil war times -- conflicts in family -- and how connecting family geneology can lead to many surprises along the way. Write Your Stories for Family "

" Have enjoyed following the three ladies of Covington as light reading about friendship, but this one was way too saccarine and time line unbelievable. "

" Somewhat entertaining drivel - "

" Have enjoyed following the three ladies of Covington as light reading about friendship, but this one was way too saccarine and time line unbelievable. "

" I bought this while waiting in a Christmas checkout line at the grocery store. It was an interesting book, but too many people wouldn't say what they were feeling or were concerned about, so it had too much unnecessary drama. The letter and history about the Civil War was interesting though. "

" I liked this book and I would recommend it. It is a very fast read. "

" a historical novel. such a fast read. gives a great view of how the soldiers lived. "

" Very good book. I have really enjoyed this author and this Covington series. "

" A recently found metal box, buried for 150 years, filled with Civil War letters and diaries, leads the ladies to contact descendants of the men and invite them to Covington for Christmas. "

" A Wonderful Story -- insight into civil war times -- conflicts in family -- and how connecting family geneology can lead to many surprises along the way. Write Your Stories for Family "

" I would have loved to hear more about the 2 Civil War soldiers and less about the modern day ladies but then if this is a continuatiion of a series then maybe I am hopping into the middle. "

" I liked the story and the characters. We learn from letters found about the lives of two men caught up in the Civil War and what happens to them. The characters in the present find out a lot about themselves and the relatives of the two men that they are trying to bring together at christmastime. "