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This was a reread for me. I read it when it first came out 10 years ago and loved it. Time didn't diminish my love of this book. I had forgotten a lot of what happened so in someways it felt brand new. I would describe it as a cross between Daisy Jones and the Six and A Gentleman In Moscow. A character driven story with luscious prose. 5⭐️

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#DownOnTheCorner - CCR

I can't believe it has been ten years since this book was published! It is one of those that really grabs you. The prose and characters are marvelous. I think it is time for a reread.

One of my favorite books. ❤️🎶

#Int'lJazzDay #MayMontage

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Music narrates the life of Frankie Presto

Such a beautiful book.

#Bookyouregiftoften #Bookmoods

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This is a great life story of a guitarist told through his guitar.

One of my favorite all-time books.

#Blueandred #Redandwhite #curiouscovers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

I don't think I've ever read a book narrated in the 2nd person by an inanimate entity. I'm not opposed to it, but I'm not sure that it's done well. I really want to like this book. I think I might still be in a reading slump? Do I bail on this or is it worth sticking with it?

You guys, take advantage of this deal.

When my book club chose this book ages ago, I figured it would be corny. I had preconceived notions about Mitch Albom.

It is one of my top 5 favorite books.

So good.

Intrigued by music as a narrarator, I really liked this book at the start, but in the end I found Frankie's story overdramatic & completely beyond the realm of believable. It was for me a Forrest Gump story, a string of name dropping & event hopping. I didn't find it remotely magical at all.

This book is about Frankie Presto's journey to discovering himself through music. Narrated in the second person by the concept of Music itself, this story unfolds through important musical events and moments in Frankie's life. I loved this story and I would highly suggest anyone who loved “the Book Thief“ or loves music to read the book. A symbol in the book is the blue guitar strings as they detail the lives that Frankie changes with his music.

I needed an audiobook for my road trip to Carson City so I chose "The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto" even though I have already read it. I am loving the audio version with all the different voices and am remembering why I loved this story so much the first time I read it. One of my top 5 favs.

Here is a shot of Mt Shasta that I snapped this afternoon.

Anyone read this one? About half way through and I‘m really liking it.

My thrift store find today for $1.00 plus a free bread cookbook. I already own The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto (one of my favorites ever) so this one is for my daughter.

@NataliePatalie

“Everyone joins a band in their lives. Not all of them are musical.” This story, told by the spirit of Music itself, as well as real musicians and industry legends (who actually participated in the story‘s development), is the story of the greatest musician who never was. It‘s funny, beautiful, sad, inspiring, and joyful in a way that only Albom can do. This is my book of the year.

From the first chapter i already knew that this book would turn out to be my favorite book, and it did. It had so many twists and turns i adoreeeeeee this books.

So glad I finally read this one! Mitch Albom weaved a beautiful story of Frankie Presto‘s life from birth to death. A life filled with moments of happiness and even fame along with losses and tragedy. Parts of the story are told by famous musicians in attendance of Frankie‘s funeral. Clever writing style with lots of emotion and passion. 💜🎸 🎼 #MountTBR

#24B4Monday #readathon #popjargame
I got in just over 8 hours of reading. Not as good as I wanted, but made some progress. I finished The Graveyard Book, and read The Next Person You Meet in Heaven in full. I also started the tagged book.

#magic #poetrymatters

SOOOOOO freaking good!! So often I wished I owned this book in hardcover to highlight quotes rather than be reading a library ebook. Ate this one up in a day and a half! Such a good one!!

Man searches for courage in drink, but it is not courage that he finds, it is fear he loses. A drunken man may step off a cliff. That does not make him brave, just forgetful.
--The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

Silence is part of music. But just because something is silent doesn't mean you aren't hearing it.
--The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

All humans are musical. Why else would the Lord give you a beating heart?
--The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

I love this book 😰😥😭😢

#Heartbreaker #ANewChapter
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1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2. Peace Like A River by Leif Enger
3. Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery
4. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
5. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

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Omg!!!!!!! @LapReader your package finally came!!!!! This was the biggest surprise I‘ve experienced in a long time. I didn‘t think I would ever get my #hellofrom package but here it is all the way from Australia! Thank you so much for this amazing, thoughtful and amazing smelling package. Mitch Albom is my favorite author and I can‘t wait to read this one!

@bullbunny #australia #mpls #twincities #surprise #happiness

The Rock-bottom Remainders: a rock band made of authors. Members have included Stephen King, Amy Tan, Mitch Albom, Greg Iles, Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Scott Turow, Sam Barry, Barbara Kingsolver, and honorary member Maya Angelou.

#Riotgrams Pair a book & a movie.

"Talent is a piece of God's shadow, and under that shadow, human stories intersect".

I really enjoyed this one. Narrated by music itself, it tells like little puzzle pieces coming together, or perhaps more appropriately, little notes coming together to form a song. Lovely, and, despite its appearance, a quick read.

#Makeyoufeelmylove #AdelesMayMashUp
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The best ♡

#riotgrams #music

I finally have my reading bug back; thanks to the recommendations from all of you littens! Looking forward to this read.

Music is the connection of human souls, speaking a language that needs no words.

Everyone joins a band in this life.

The city was as quiet as a cave.

It is about baring your soul in the notes, telling your tale.

It is because life will always drag you to the bottom.

She counted the raindrops hitting her umbrella, and assigned to each one a reason that she could not go to him When she ran out of reasons, she closed the umbrella and let herself get soaked. Then crossed the street.

The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.

No other creature has this arrogance--to confine its own.

You cannot eat if you do not chew. And you cannot play if you do not...listen.

Sometimes I think the greatest talent of all is perserverance.

But you cannoy change your past, no matter how you craft your future.

All humans are musical.

#bookwithalongtitle
#Janinbooks18

From the tbr shelf!! 📚📚

You know when you gift someone a book that was very special to you and you know is perfect for them and then they never read it. Or worse, they don't even acknowledge receiving it in the mail until you ask them. That's it...Frankie Presto...a gift to a wonderful musician friend. The other two were wonderfully received. :)
#Jingleshelves #Bookyougifted
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Wow. Such a great book!! I give it 5 stars. This was recommended on one of those Facebook articles about the best books on audio. Totally did not disappoint. Excellent full cast. (Ingrid Michaelson had a small part!?)

"There is a reason you glance up when you first hear a melody, or tap your foot to the sound of a drum. All humans are musical. Why else would the Lord give you a beating heart?"

#awesomeaudio #audiobook
#justreaditalready

1. Almost empty classroom
2. A student's backpack
3. This is US
4. Gift card?
5. The Magic Strands of Frankie Presto, A Man Called Ove

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