One of the hardest things about using my library's Libby App is the occasional wait. This was the case recently as I had finished one book and was waiting for another. When this happens, I usually go to the other Library App (Hoopla). It is there that I will grab something short to read until … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man
Tag: Film Noir
Book Recommendation – Swing by Rupert Holmes
Earlier in the year I read a book by Rupert Holmes called Murder Your Employer. I blogged about it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2023/07/06/book-recommendation-murder-your-employer-rupert-holmes/ That book was good enough that I wanted to read more by him. I knew him as a singer, but not as a novelist. I came across a book entitled Swing. As someone who … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Swing by Rupert Holmes
Book Recommendation – Under The Paper Moon
A few weeks back, I was a lucky winner of a Goodreads Giveaway. I received Under The Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg and I have just finished it. My first thought when I saw the cover was "Film Noir." It had that 1940's look about it and after reading the synopsis, I was excited to … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Under The Paper Moon
Young Fear
My son gets a weekly visit from Head Start. She brings over projects for them to do and works with him on fine motor skills, coloring, cutting, and such. He and my daughter love this visit. My wife was talking to the Head Start lady as she was getting ready to leave. I didn't hear … Continue reading Young Fear
Angela Lansbury – Please Murder Me
The very talented Angela Lansbury has passed away just days shy of her 97th birthday. She will forever be remembered for her role as Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. She was also in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Blue Hawaii, Gaslight, Death on the Nile, Beauty and the Beast, and so many other roles. I stumbled … Continue reading Angela Lansbury – Please Murder Me
TV Show Draft – Round 10 – The Untouchables
We have reached the final round of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. I want to take a moment and thank Max from the Power Pop Blog for taking up the reigns and helping us continue this round in Hans' absence. It truly has been a fun draft! For my final pick, I have gone back … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 10 – The Untouchables