Best Staged Plans: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I usually enjoy Clare Cook as a fun, light read that is humorous, a little snide, and well-written. This was disappointing; it didn't read as fluidly and wasn't as well thought out. Here's hoping her next book is better! "

" OK, so the ending - a bit predictable, although I always had this feeling that it would go a different direction. But I like the voice. I like that she's sure, then uncertain. I like that she gives helpful hints, not just about home staging, but about general tidbits that can help a person in life. "

" Good but not her best effort. But I do love Claire Cook books. She is so real. "

" Enjoyed this story of a controlling woman and how, when she thinks she's had enough of her family, she runs off to a job in another city. The book did keep my interest, but it's not a real serious read and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author. "

" While it was difficult to completely relate to the protaganist, seeing as how she is a baby boomer and I'm the child of boomers, I did find her miscellaneous house-staging (and even "food-staging") tips to be interesting/enjoyable/helpful. Definitely a good read for those interested in this genre who constantly flip between HGTV and the Food Network channels on sleepless nights. "

" Very good story! Loved it! "

" Another great book by Claire Cook. Amazing how it always seems I'm reading about me in her books. "

" Cute. Made me chuckle a few times. Chick lit. "

" loved it so much. perfection. "

" Easy, enjoyable read! Great decorating tips, too!! "

" enjoyed it very much - would even consider as a bookclub pick! "

" Glad I didn't pay for this book. Moderately funny, but nothing special. "

" This was a surprising funny read. Not many have me laughing out loud. I could really relate to the story line. For those of us heading into another chapter of our lives, pick it up for an excellent read. "

" I enjoyed the references to "current" culture, like texting short hand, HGTV and her GPS. This is light but entertaining reading. I like Claire Cook! "

" Although there were some funny parts, I really couldn't get into it. "

" The antics of these women were foolish. The mere act of purchasing food in the store and passing it off as "home made" is ridiculous. Clean out your junk drawer. Genius! "

" I enjoyed this book. I live in Atlanta so it was a fun read as I know many of the places. I loved the Trader Joe secrets. This is a book that when you have a lot going busy in your life you can pick it up and down and enjoyed. The writing was fresh and fun and so were the characters. "

" Fast easy breezy read. I read this after spending a few weeks trudging through a dense historical fiction and this was a welcome vacation. Nothing ground breaking but I enjoyed the staging ideas and tips. "

" The staging tips and decorating lingo were the best part of this book. I found the story to be too fluffy and the dialogue between characters forced. It was a Book Club selection that I didn't finish reading.....that never happens to me. "

" Similar to a romantic comedy movie, I got pretty much what I was expecting from this book. Easy reading, some ups and downs, and a happy ending. "

" I actually really, really liked this one. "

" I love the way Claire Cook writes, I can connect with her characters so easily. Maybe because most of them are in my age group. This is the second book of hers I have read but I will definitely get the rest of her books. "

" Fast read about a woman whose kids are off on their own, finally, trying to sell her house. She becomes frustrated with her husband and leaves town for work for a month, while she is rethinking her life. Kind of predictable, but not altogether uninteresting. "

" Fun...learned tons of stuff about organizing a house and a life!!! On a mission to find Lysol Linen Scent sprayfor everything!!! Learned how to pack a suitcase so that it looks like a pack of cigarettes!!! "

" Frothy. Very quick and cute beach read. Meets my criteria of not too long! Good editing goes a long way. Might be a good audiobook? "

" Frothy and insubstantial. Perfect for summer. "