For the January 2026 TBR Challenge the theme is Still Here, I picked a series I’ve been neglecting and so, I returned to the Black Hat Bureau. Gray Court is book seven in the Black Hat Bureau by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Richardson. Picking up in the wake of Gray Tidings' explosive… Continue reading TBR Challenge [Still Here] Audiobook Review: Gray Court (Black Hat Bureau #7) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Narrator: Stephanie Richardson
Winning first place at a storytelling festival as an 11 year old, I knew I was destined for life behind a microphone. Nearly 20 years later, with a background in theatre, professional vocal training, and teaching I finally began my audiobook journey.
I have a degree in history and editing but also studied some dance and musical theatre in college. I love fruit and vegetable gardening and am often obsessively researching varieties of fruit trees and trying to figure out which part of my backyard I can get away with digging up to plant something new in. Family and children are especially important to me and I spent several years teaching music, swimming, and history to elementary-age kids. Now, I’m a part-time narrator, and full-time mom. While not enjoying a book I can be found playing zoo-keeper to my 6 rambunctious kids, playing nerdy board games, or talking to my plants.
TBR Challenge Audiobook Review: Free as a Bird (Yard Birds #3) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
May - Older Couple For this one I picked an author, Hailey Edwards Free as a Bird. The Yard Bird series features a bunch of Old Gals and you can say that Elle is still a couple with her dead/cursed husband. Free as a Bird is a novella in the Yard Birds series narrated… Continue reading TBR Challenge Audiobook Review: Free as a Bird (Yard Birds #3) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Dead as a Dodo (Yard Bird #2) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Dead as a Dodo is book two in the Yard Birds series by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Richardson. Ellie is a retired monster killer along with her fellow retired witches. They live in and protect Samford, Alabama. Ellie’s husband was cursed and his spirit lives in a singing fish plaque. She wants to… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Dead as a Dodo (Yard Bird #2) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Crazy as a Loon (Yard Bird #1) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Crazy as a Loon is book one in the Yard Bird series by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Richardson. The storyline is interesting and I like the idea of bad-ass geriatric witches. It’s a fun start to the series featuring Ellie Gleason, a retired witch. Being retired isn’t as exciting as the good old… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Crazy as a Loon (Yard Bird #1) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Gray Tidings (Black Hat Bureau #6) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Gray Tidings is book six in the Black Hat Bureau series by Hailey Edwards. Man oh man does Rue have a lot to deal with in this novel. She’s wrestling with fears that she’ll end up like her father or grandfather as she adjusts to her new role. Another enjoyable mystery. We’re sent off with the gang to… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Gray Tidings (Black Hat Bureau #6) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Gray Witch (Black Hat Bureau #5) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Gray Witch is book five in the Black Hat Bureau by Hailey Edwards. I had a blast with these characters. I’m really enjoying the over all story ARC, the mystery has a cozy vibe, the characters are loads of fun, and the world building is great. Rue has accepted Asa as her mate. She’s doing demon… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Gray Witch (Black Hat Bureau #5) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Black Wings, Gray Skies (Black Hat Bureau #4) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Black Wings, Gray Skies is book four in the Black Hat Bureau by Hailey Edwards. Another fabulous listen! Rue, Clay, Asa and Colby are off on another mystery to investigate the killings of young children. We’re introduced to another boogie man from Gullah folklore. It’s creepy and dark. Rue is trying to be a white witch… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Black Wings, Gray Skies (Black Hat Bureau #4) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Black Truth, White Lies (Black Hat Bureau, #3) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Black Truth, White Lies is book three in the Black Hat Bureau series by Hailey Edwards. The holidays have come to Samford, but it won’t be a quiet family time. Nope. Rue must deal with those that still want to discover her location and , so she must keep her family safe. This was a fabulous installment… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Black Truth, White Lies (Black Hat Bureau, #3) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Black Arts, White Craft (Black Hat Bureau, #2) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Black Arts, White Craft is book two in the Black Hat Bureau by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Richardson. It’s important to listen/read this series in order. Rue has a dark past and is hiding from the agency. There is great buildup, a wonderful overall story arc, and fabulous character dynamics. Each novel builds and… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Black Arts, White Craft (Black Hat Bureau, #2) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Audiobook Review: Black Hat, White Witch (Black Hat Bureau #1) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)
Black Hat, White Witch is book one in the Black Hat Bureau series by Hailey Edwards and Narrated by Stephanie Richardson. This was a decent start to the series. We meet a verity of characters and dive into a case that everyone thought was one thing, but turns out to be another. Rue is… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Black Hat, White Witch (Black Hat Bureau #1) by Hailey Edwards (Narrator: Stephanie Richardson)