Book Recommendation: The Book Thief

I suppose I am behind as far as this one is concerned. It's a book that I have heard talked about for some time now. I also recently found out there is a movie based on the book, too. I'm not sure why it took so long to get to it, other than my "to … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Book Thief →

Book Recommendation: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

Perhaps I should have thought twice about using the title "Book Recommendation" to blog about books I've read. Why? Because every so often I'll read a book that I'm not sure whether I'd call my post a "recommendation." That's the case with this book. Many of the reviews I read praised this book. I am … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August →

Book Recommendation: Being Henry – Henry Winkler

I have rarely heard anyone say a bad thing about Henry Winkler. This book was a joy to listen to. It was, of course, read by the author. This in itself is quite a task, because Henry has been very open about his dyslexia in recent years. You'd never know it, though, as you listen. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Being Henry – Henry Winkler →

Book Recommendation: As You Wish – Cary Elwes

It is a cult classic and one of my favorite movies. The Princess Bride is such a fun movie. It is part fairy tale, part adventure story, part love story, and so much more. It is a film that all can enjoy, and that is why it really didn't do well at the box office. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: As You Wish – Cary Elwes →

Book Recommendation: The Little Liar – Mitch Albom

I've known the name Mitch Albom since I was 15, when he started writing for the Detroit Free Press. He started with sports related columns, but eventually started writing a second column that focused on ... well, "life." I've always enjoyed reading his columns, even when he and I disagreed on a topic. As an … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Little Liar – Mitch Albom →

Book Recommendation: Before We Were Yours

This is another book that was recommended to me by my wife. When I read what it was about, I wasn't sure I could get through it. There is something about the poor treatment of children that I have a hard time with. I wasn't sure I could handle this emotionally. I added it to my "To Read" list. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Before We Were Yours →

Book Recommendation: Killers of the Flower Moon

This title kept showing up as a "must read" by my friends. It also started showing up as a recommendation on Goodreads. Then I heard it was a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro and I figured it was time to check it out. This book was fascinating, sad, and eye opening. I … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Killers of the Flower Moon →

Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest

Here I am again with a book that has a recurring character in a series. I read Nita Prose's book The Maid awhile back. It was one of those that kept popping up on my friend's list of books to read. I picked it up and read it in just a couple days. You can read my initial thoughts … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest →

Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures.

I have seen this book come up over and over again on Goodreads, in blogs I follow, and online. You know the old saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover?" Well, that holds true here. This was a book that I just wouldn't have read by looking at it or even after reading … Continue reading Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures. →

Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow

You may recall that a couple weeks ago I wrote about the Marlow Murder Club. It is very similar to the Thursday Night Murder Club books. I loved it. You can read about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2024/01/11/book-recommendation-the-marlow-murder-club/ I was glad to see that the second book in the series was also available in audiobook form and I checked it … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow →