Shakespeare's Christmas

The Lily Bard Mysteries, Book 3

By: Charlaine Harris

Narrated by: Julia Gibson

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Lily Bard is going home for the holidays. More comfortable in baggy sweats than bridesmaid's frills, Lilly isn't thrilled about attending her estranged sister's wedding. She has moved to Shakespeare, Arkansas, to start a new life, cleaning houses for a living, trying to forget the violence that once nearly destroyed her. Now she's heading back to home and hearth - just in time for murder.

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Never disappointed

Great book. Great story. Charlaine Harris is amazing. Can't wait for the next book since they are so good.

Another Great Book

This is a great addition to the series. As always, Lily prevails even through adversirty. In this case, the adversity comes from her family. I'm glad she returns to Shakespeare

Another Adventure...

Would you listen to Shakespeare's Christmas again? Why?

I really like the believable characters that Charlaine Harris is creating in this series. I enjoy characters with real flaws and not so easy lives but in the end, a little goodness is always there to cling to for the next adventure. A fun read, excellent for my long drive to work and I found myself really involved in the plot more than once.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shakespeare's Christmas?

The twist at the end and reason for what happens..its a killer :)

What about Julia Gibson’s performance did you like?

She isn't over the top with her character voices, she has a very even tone and brings them to life as if they could be real people you talk to every day.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A few times I was amazed at how well the plot was developed. I didn't guess ahead like I usually can. There were details that were really hidden gems for the story line.

Not as good as other Lily Bard books.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes because it does advance the overall story of Lily Bard and the characters are strong. My issue was with the mystery and completely improbable coincidences that are used to set up the book.
Lily reluctantly returns home for her sister's wedding. By sheer coincidence Jack is working a missing person's case that has ties to Lily's hometown. Not only that, but the missing girl could be the daughter of Lily's soon to be brother in law. Did he kidnap an infant?
Too convenient and too easy to figure out.

Would you recommend Shakespeare's Christmas to your friends? Why or why not?

As a stand alone book? No
As a part of the Lily Bard series? Yes but only to understand the growth of Lily and her relationship with Jack.

Which character – as performed by Julia Gibson – was your favorite?

Lily. She has survived and is now coming back to life.

Did Shakespeare's Christmas inspire you to do anything?

No not really

Nothing earthshaking, just a fun read.

What did you love best about Shakespeare's Christmas?

The interaction between Lily and her family - it rounds her as a character and adds to her dimension.

What does Julia Gibson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is the voice of Lily.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just kept smiling -

Worth the read

I have read other Shakespeare books and this one is good also.. would recommend... Thanks Ms. Harris for another good mystery

Really good

Where does Shakespeare's Christmas rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10

What did you like best about this story?

A totally new story, writter is so clever

Which character – as performed by Julia Gibson – was your favorite?

All of them are good, Julia is an excellent narrator

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

For sure and I did. I always want more

Any additional comments?

Love the series, Charlaine Harris is one of my favorites! The narrator is great!!!

Lily goes home, but is still involved in a case

Lily goes home for her sister’s wedding and ends up helping Jack with a missing child case. Good thing she’s strong.
Gibson does an ok job of narration, and her plain-speaking style does reference Lily’s character; but it doesn’t really add to the book.

Can't go wrong with Charlaine Harris

I like the Lilly Bard series because, Lilly is strong, she knows who she is and she knows she has flaws also.
I like this story because it went into her past a little deeper, introduced us to her family, a couple of friends. Let us see what she was like before the "incident" little.
I love Jack! I love the relationship.
And as usual with Ms. Harris' stories, it is well written, laid out perfectly...( You know what's going on, who's talking, the characters at play, etc) and not to complicated but not so easy you know what's going before the 5th chapter.

Love this series

Wow! The suspense is extreme. I have to take it in small doses. I do not want to miss any of it. When a crime is unsolved, everyone is guilty until proven otherwise.