I truly hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday! I'm a bit late getting my update written, so please forgive me. It has been a busy, yet relaxing few days. On Monday, we got quite a wintery mix of weather. The day started with rain and freezing rain. It eventually changed to … Continue reading 2024 Holiday Recap
Tag: Books
Another Round? Sure.
Last month, you may remember, I hosted a week of guests blogging about their favorite childhood toy. I felt that it went really well and have had many positive comments about it. Recently, I was asked by readers and a few of the contributors if I planned on doing another round. I have decided that … Continue reading Another Round? Sure.
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Book Recommendation: The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
This is the third book that I have read from David Grann. He wrote The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon, as well. This book is a collection of articles that he had written for various publications between 2000 and 2009 and some of them have already been adapted for the screen (Trial by … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
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 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: 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
Guest Blog: Libraries Are Important!
You have probably noticed that I have been talking about a lot more books recently. This is not by accident. I am reading more. I have always loved to read, but never seem to find the time to do it. I have made it a point to read more and am utilizing the local library … Continue reading Guest Blog: Libraries Are Important!
The Game Is Afoot
Today I finished The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. It was the Sherlock Holmes novel approved by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I really enjoyed it. To me, it read much like one of Doyle's Holmes stories. I would imagine that there has to be a bit of pressure for any author … Continue reading The Game Is Afoot
Turning Pages
I often question whether I should post about books I read. Then I remember that more often than not, I only read that book because some blogger I follow posted about it! Now I understand that just because someone praises a book doesn't mean I will enjoy it. If, however, it sounds like something I … Continue reading Turning Pages
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 