Audiobooks narrated by Nicolas Ralph. I listened to this nonfiction memoir series from February to June.

These books were wonderful. All five books were lovely. They were very cozy and relaxing. Ralph’s narration was excellent. I listened to them on Libby but will look into getting my own copies so I can relisten. I liked all the books but I found the last three most comforting. I preferred the small animal stories over the ones about cows. There were many funny stories. I did sometimes have second hand embarrassment and found some of the clients annoying. All in all very wholesome and lighthearted. Made for perfect audiobook listening before bed and any time of the day really.

“All Creatures Great and Small” 2020-Present TV Series

Four series/seasons have aired and we watched them from June to early July.

The new TV series changed a number of things and gave focus and arcs to the female characters. We found the show very well done. It was as cozy especially with the food and the knitwear. They even improved a couple of the sad stories from the books. I recently rewatched North and South, and Brian Percival who directed it (and worked a lot on Downton Abbey) also directed a lot of this series.

I see this TV adaptation as a fictional alternate reality to the memoirs which is almost as good as the memoirs in its own way. Looking forward to more series to come.