Audiobooks by Anne L. Watson

Living Apart Together: A Unique Path to Marital Happiness, or The Joy of Sharing Lives Without Shari

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. 'Wise, timely, and truthful . . . There are as many ways of living together as there are people, and it's great that there's at last a book reflecting that with such humour and insight.' -- Deborah Moggach, author, 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and 'Tulip Fever' You hear many reasons why marriages and long-term relationships break up, but there's one that's seldom acknowledged: Many committed couples would get along better if only they weren't roommates.  But what can they do? They have to share a home, don't they? What if they chose to defy expectations -- their own and everyone else's? What if they decided to live in separate apartments or houses, nearby or even side-by-side? Wouldn't they avoid many tensions that typically drag couples down? Wouldn't they gain richer and happier times together? Anne L. Watson and her partner have lived this kind of life successfully for nearly two decades. In this groundbreaking book, she draws on personal experience to reveal the benefits of such an arrangement and tell how you might make it work for yourself. In the end, Anne helps you understand that not all couples need a common residence to live happily ever after. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Anne L. Watson is the author of a variety of works, including literary novels, soapmaking manuals, and a cookie cookbook. She is also retired from a long and honored career as a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne 'lives apart together' with her husband, fellow author, and publisher, Aaron Shepard, in Bellingham, Washington.

Anne L. Watson (Author), Digital Voice Mia G (Narrator)

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Smart Housekeeping Around the Year: An Almanac of Cleaning, Organizing, Decluttering, Furnishing, Ma

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In this standalone companion to 'Smart Housekeeping,' Anne L. Watson presents tips on cleaning, organizing, decluttering, furnishing, maintaining, and managing your home, as you'd face those tasks around the year. Travel with Anne through the calendar as she deals with every aspect of keeping the things around you just the way you want them. New homemakers will gain skills and perspective, while even veterans will find unique tips and insights. All delivered with a wit and frankness not seen in housekeeping books since the days of Peg Bracken. Anne's almanac also features the return of her charming family of mice. After their brief introduction in 'Smart Housekeeping,' LadyMouse and the rest now return to add a mouse-eye perspective and a touch of whimsy for readers' delight. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Anne L. Watson is the author of 'Smart Housekeeping,' as well as a number of other popular books on home crafts and lifestyle, plus many novels and children's books. In a previous career, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne lives in Bellingham, Washington.  ///////////////////////////////////////////////// SAMPLE Housekeeping has gotten a bad rap. Somehow, the subject has shrunk to discussions of clutter control and cleaning, a bit like when your mom told you to pick up your room. But that's the dull part. Necessary, of course -- I wrote a book, 'Smart Housekeeping,' that's mostly about getting to a state of order. But housekeeping is no more about clutter control than gardening is about weeding. Yes, you have to do some of both -- but why stop short of the interesting stuff? Housekeeping isn't just housework -- it's setting the stage for your whole life at home -- which includes play, enjoyment, and creativity. 

Anne L. Watson (Author), Digital Voice Mia G (Narrator)

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