pickThis book had the most bonkers moments. Not used to seeing "gobshite" or "how things goin'" when reading a book of ancient Athens. I'm telling you, it works. It turned out to be an emotional read. How one person survived a war and imprisonment by knowing Euripedes work.
so-soA bit far fetched but thoroughly entertaining!
pickThemes: Italy setting, Neighbors, Humorous but not everyone‘s humor
For me, the humor in this book bounced between “general audience” funny and crude South Park/Family Guy sense of humor. I don‘t personally enjoy the latter style so more of a “soft pick” from me, but I still found it an entertaining read. The premise is funny and I loved the dual POVs. I don‘t know who I would recommend this book to; it‘s bonkers, very quirky and unique.
I have a whole day with no commitments! It‘s silent in my home, warm outside, the bees are busily collecting pollen from the garden & I‘m going to open this one from my ancient Goodreads TBR. Life is good today.
pickEmily St. John Mandel certainly can write an engaging story. Station Eleven is still my favorite but I liked this one as well.
pickI was drawn to this book because I loved both the title and the cover, and my instincts did not steer me wrong! Family secrets, lovable characters, gorgeous European settings, humor, and even a bit of romance. Totally enjoyable!
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pickPERFETTO!!!
An Italian-American woman decides, after several life-altering events, to leave Lake Como, NJ, to work in her ancestors' land of Carrera, Italy.
I enjoyed everything about this book. Learning about the marble mining industry and how it was the same mine that Michelangelo chose his marble. Gilting. Love your crazy family. Villages.
I plan to buy Lottery ticketsto hopefully get enough money to visit Italy. That is how impressed I am
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pick“Could we protest? We could not. It was all legal. The only thing that would have been illegal would have been for us to protest”
This book left a lasting impression. Written in 1930 it follows the experience of Cafone - peasants - of the fictional mountain village of Fontamara in Italy during the rise of fascism, and the happenings around them.
The recipes in my current read (tagged here) are disgusting 🤢 I haven‘t begun skimming them yet, but I‘m not exactly giving them my full attention. The rest of the book is good, but the recipes, YIKES! Keeping my snack simple and my drink is a non-alcoholic seltzer since hubby‘s not home yet and I‘m hoping we‘re going out for dinner 😏
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