Bachelor Brothers Bed & Breakfast

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Summary: What a scream!
Review: I laughed so hard, I nearly bought a round of drinks! Especially the part about what the parrot said when their mum was found dead.
It was that hysterical kind of laughter; you know, you think you're done laughing and then out comes another hysterical giggle. A laughing jag, I guess you'd say.
I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: I want to know these Bachelor Brothers!
Review: I love Bill Richardson! I just caught up with the Bachelor Brothers; it is rare for me to laugh out loud while reading, but this book and one of its sequels had me roaring. All I could think was, "How can I start a similar bed and breakfast?" It is touching, funny, literate -- a real bibliophile's delight. Nuts to Kirkus Reviews for not liking the lists (bathroom reading, bathtub reading, etc.); I was very grateful for them. Hector and Virgil rock!

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Summary: Great book; really great audio version, too!
Review: I love the wonderful 'play on words' which is delightfully scattered throughout this book. I enjoyed the paperback version so well that I ordered the audio version for my father to hear during long car trips. The audio is great! I recommend this book in any medium. Very entertaining. The sequel is also good.

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Summary: This book made me happy!!!!
Review: I love this book!!! It is the only book I have ever read that I immediately wanted to re-read as soon as I finished it. My husband read it at the same time as me, he would pick it up as soon as I put it down. The book left me with a happy feeling every time I read any part of it.

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Summary: intelligent and witty
Review: I picked this book up off the shelf of the library partly because I could not find anything better to read. What I found was a treasure. I don't know why this book isn't better known. I laughed out loud in quite a few parts. It was refreshing to find a book that was funny and smart without being vulgar and too cynical. (Not that cynical is such a bad thing.) Anyway, I can't wait to read the sequal. Being a bibliomaniac myself, I was delighted with the snippets of poetry and book lists in between. You've got to read this. If you like this, you might try P.G. Wodehouse or James Herriott.

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Summary: Sheer Delight
Review: I read this book with delight in every page. For fun summer reading....this is the book. Many vignettes make for varied story lines. You can pick it up anywhere and read just one story or several. Don't read all at once for then it will be over too soon.

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Summary: A real gem!
Review: I stumbled across this wonderful book and hesitated buying, and I'm glad I ended up taking it home. My husband and I shared reading this book outloud to each other, and there were times I couldn't read because I was laughing so hard. It's a perfect book for reading at the beach, or up at the lake cabin. The characters gelled together so well and the authors style of writing was delightful. The chapters were short and I looked forward to each escapade. The list of "good reads" was helpful to me. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found it quite unique. I heartily recommend it!

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Summary: Sweet and well-written...an unusual combination.
Review: I stumbled upon a well-worn copy of this little gem while vacationing at the Pudding Pan Guesthouse on the south shore of Nova Scotia. I advise each of you to buy a copy, then rent the Pudding Pan for a week or so (902-354-4944). Snuggle under the down comforter on the comfy loft bed, open the window (for the sea breeze), and read this book. There is a danger in this endeavor, however...it may cause you to question your current hectic pace of living.

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Summary: Sweet and well-written...an unusual combination.
Review: I stumbled upon a well-worn copy of this little gem while vacationing at the Pudding Pan Guesthouse on the south shore of Nova Scotia. I advise each of you to buy a copy, then rent the Pudding Pan for a week or so (902-354-4944). Snuggle under the down comforter on the comfy loft bed, open the window (for the sea breeze), and read this book. There is a danger in this endeavor, however...it may cause you to question your current hectic pace of living.

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Summary: A superb read
Review: I was browsing the local (independant) bookstore shelves the other day and this little gem veritably leapt off the shelves into my hand. I read over the back cover and was sufficiently intrigued to carry it to the till and purchase it. I must say it's one of the best buys I've made in a long time. This book has been described as whimsical - I find this little paperback a work of comic genius. It is no surprise to me that it was awarded the Stephen Leacock Award... it's a well deserved win.

The ever-endearing Canadian charm that holds us in high esteem about the world shines through this brilliant penning. It is laugh-out-loud funny... particularly the eccentric Mrs. Rochester. One of my fave sections of the book is the birthday serenade by bagpipes. Thankfully I hadn't finished my coffee and needed a toilet break whilst reading that segment. Brilliant writing and my kudos to Mr. Richardson. I look forward to reading more of his work. 'Bachelor Brothers' has instantly become one of my all-time favorite novels. Can't recommend this title highly enough!