I have just finished this wonderful book and there are many words I could use to describe it: warm, funny, sad, thought provoking, emotional, happy, and ... magical. This was such an easy read and such a great story. It is a fictional story, but I found myself wanting to meet the characters in real … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride
Tag: Goodreads
Thoughts on The Whispers
This is a book that I have seen come up more than once as a recommendation for me. I have seen many friends post about it, and I was on the fence about reading it. Then, my son's speech therapist came over and said that it was a good read with a powerful ending. I … Continue reading Thoughts on The Whispers
Wednesday Reading
Every Vow You Break is the third Peter Swanson book I have read this year. So far he's 3 for 3. I have enjoyed each one of his books and will add his remaining 7 to my list of books to read. This one was a bit more of a suspense/thriller than the last two. … Continue reading Wednesday Reading
Book Thoughts
If you are watching a movie or a TV show, you can turn it off or walk out if you are done with it. In the same way, you can just stop reading a book. That doesn't happen often for me, but I almost stopped reading both of them. Both of them just seemed slow … Continue reading Book Thoughts
Book Recommendation: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murders
I just finished listening to the audio version of this book by Jesse Q. Sutanto. I guess this is what folks refer to as a "cozy mystery." I really don't know what that means, but I will tell you that I liked it. As someone who reads a lot of mysteries, this one kept coming … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murders
Some Books I’ve Read
It's been a bit since I offered up some thoughts on my recent reads, so I thought I would share a few with you. (The one I am currently reading is very good and will review separately when I finish.) I really enjoyed this book. I certainly gained some insight into Abraham Lincoln and learned … Continue reading Some Books I’ve Read
Book Recommendation – When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin is a simple and well told story. I found myself not wanting to put it down and read it easily in about two days. It was one that came up as a suggestion and after reading what it was about, I decided to read it. I admit that … Continue reading Book Recommendation – When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
Book Recommendation: The Museum of Ordinary People
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I'm a mystery guy and this is not a mystery. It is a wonderful novel that I connected to on so many levels. Let me give you the Goodreads synopsis first and then I will explain. From Goodreads Still reeling from the sudden death of her … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Museum of Ordinary People
Book Recommendation – One Italian Summer – Rebecca Serle
Let me say right up front that this book is not one that I would have normally picked up to read. I tend to stick with mysteries, true crime, biographies, and historical fiction and non-fiction. There were two reasons that I decided to add this to my "to read" list. First, it was set in … Continue reading Book Recommendation – One Italian Summer – Rebecca Serle
Book Recommendation: The Sherlockian – Graham Moore
I just finished Graham Moore's The Sherlockian. I don't recall if I stumbled on it because of other Sherlock Holmes themed books I have read or if it was something I saw on Goodreads. I picked it up Friday at the library and found it hard to put down. Here is a synopsis from Goodreads: … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Sherlockian – Graham Moore
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 