L' arte di correre sotto la pioggia

You know that guy who comes up to you when you’re having a bad day and says something like, “just think positive thoughts and good things will happen” as if it were really that simple? As if the spirit of Karma or whatever is patiently waiting around for you to will happiness upon yourself so that i Leggi tutto

If you have yet to read this wonderful novel, do yourself a favor and do so. It's original and captivating, and I simply adored Enzo (the narrator ... who also happens to be a dog). It tells the story of a particular family, with twists and turns that keep the pages turning. It's a perfect read for

That beginning - whew - nearly shorted out my kindle with the tears. If you're like me (avoiding sad books like the plague), you'll feel the urge to abandon this book after Chapter 1. Don't do that. There is an absolutely beautiful story that has to be told (and don't worry, the ending is no

I'm shocked...shocked, by how much I loved this book. The narrator is a dog. There is much mentioning of racing - Formula One, NASCAR, Indy.... and the narrator is a dog. But I think I mentioned that already. I liked this book so much that it made me want a dog. No, it made me want this dog. And I don't Leggi tutto

A fantastic and well told story! At times, I was near tears. Other times I wanted to reach into the book and punch one of the characters. I was so emotionally invested, I was talking out loud to the book. In the end, I set down my Kindle and gave a standing ovation. I was skeptical going in . . . thi Leggi tutto

This book is everything you need. An emotional journey that made me remember how good life can be despite the suffering it also entails. Using a wise dog as the main character was also lovely, even if it’s been done before somehow this dog got a piece of my heart. The ending made me smile while also Leggi tutto

Yet another book I was reading as a preview to see if I should purchase it as a gift. Sadly, no. Equally disappointing is disliking the work of a local author. I always want to like local authors (and artists of all stripes), but it isn't always possible. First, I don't think automobile racing is a go Leggi tutto

I am halfway tempted to dismiss this as a “man’s book.” I don’t feel comfortable doing that however, as 1) I have had way too many women tell me that they adored this book, that it made them weep and filled them with joy and cleared that pesky rash right up; and 2) if a dude dismissed pretty much an Leggi tutto

2021, I love you already for starting a new year with a book like this. 1st January, 2021: I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this book today. This is the second time I picked it up. I picked it up last year, went into a few pages and I realised I wasn't ready for the story. I did not want Leggi tutto