Overall a nice and quick listen. It kept my attention and had a few surprises along the way. I found it very predictable.
I didn’t realize this was like number 16 or so, but didn’t really feel lacking in any information.

The story was interesting and the characters were intriguing.

Enjoyed the book and would probably look up others in the series in the future. Especially if it gives more insight to LuLu.

Thank you NetGalley for the listen.

I didn't realize that this was part of a series when I picked it up, but I had no problem following along. It works well as a standalone. I just grabbed it on a whim, because I can't resist a cover with Fall leaves. I did the audiobook, and the narrator had a pleasant voice that was appropriate for the main character.

I didn't like the main character or Merilee. The main character seems like kind of a jerk, and this may be the worst "insta-love" I've ever seen. The book would have been better if they dropped that storyline entirely. It would have made more sense if they said that they had been together for a year already when the book started. This part could possibly be more enjoyable if you read the other books in the series and know the characters... But to me, it was just annoying.

I did like the side characters. I liked that they were very different types of characters with totally different possible motivations. I figured out who the killer was, but still enjoyed the mystery. I like when the killer makes sense.

If you are already a fan of this series, I think you will really enjoy this book. If you are just looking for an interesting mystery with an '80s setting, this is also a worthwhile read. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This fun mystery has a Nick and Nora feel to it - two glamorous people who meet and fall in love at first sight then end up solving a mystery with the help of their preternaturally adept basset hound, Lulu. It even finishes up like a classic mystery with everyone gathered together for the denouement. The audiobook narration was good, handling different voices and accents.
I have not read the novels that pre-date this book’s publication, but this was written as a prequel or origin story so I figured I could start here. I look forward to trying the series from the actual book 1 now.
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This was a fun quick book. I enjoyed the budding romance and how the dog was a main character. The ending surprised me. This was a good book. I enjoyed the male narrator in this book. He made it very enjoyable.

I didn’t enjoy this book and wouldn’t recommend it. The story follows an author who returns to his hometown for a funeral after 11 years. Unfortunately, the plot and characters felt weak and underdeveloped. The romantic relationship was unrealistic and overly cheesy, and any promise of mystery was nonexistent.

There was no real hook to keep me engaged, and I found myself uninterested in continuing. Whether you’re reading or listening, I wouldn’t suggest spending your time on this one.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity!

This was just okay. There was so much of it that was unrealistic and some dialogue was out of pocket. It made it really difficult to get into the story or really care what happened to him or anyone else. It felt forced and just not well executed.

The Man Who Swore He'd Never Go Home Again was such a fun whodunit! The characters were charming and well-developed, and the fact that I didn't guess the ending was such a pleasant surprise. It is the 16th book in the series, and I'm already excited to see what Hoagy gets up to next.

Thank you NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC audiobook.
Witty and clever.
I wasn't aware it was part of a series but I never felt like I was lost in the story.

While this is Handler’s 16th entry in the Stewart Hoag Mysteries, it tells the origin story of Hoagy meeting his wife Marilee and the adoption of their adorable basset hound LuLu and so serves as a prequel to the series. It works fine as a stand alone as Hoagy returns to his home town for the burial of his favorite librarian.
A fun, quick read, but some of the crass humor felt unnecessary.

I really thought I had everything figured out at first, but I couldn’t have been more mistaken! I absolutely loved the extra touch that Lulu brought to the story; what a fantastic read! Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and HighBridge Audio for this ARC.

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