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Tag: Good Reads

Book Recommendation – Vera Wong #2

One of the books I was anxious to read was the follow up to Jesse Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. I was finally able to secure a copy of it. The first Vera book had me laughing out loud at times, and I really enjoyed it. I hoped the second would live up … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Vera Wong #2 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment May 31, 2025May 28, 2025 2 Minutes

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! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments May 14, 2023May 13, 2023 17 Minutes

A good book, a great compliment, and bad dreams.

Intro It's been 5 days since I have had a chance to sit and blog.  I have been able to jot things in my notebook, but just never had the chance to write.  This blog, like the last one, is a collection of thoughts from the past 5 days. A Good Book I have a … Continue reading A good book, a great compliment, and bad dreams. →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment August 13, 2019 5 Minutes

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  • Book Recommendation – Kill Your Darlings
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