Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors.
With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching.
This Week’s Episode
Today, we’re diving into a fantastic selection of books that have captured my heart and imagination in 2024.
Join me as I explore the captivating world of Venetian mysteries with Donna Leon’s “Uniform Justice,” and unravel the secrets behind a lost Van Gogh painting in Jonathan Santlofer’s gripping thriller, “The Lost Van Gogh.” We’ll also take a trip down memory lane with Hollywood legend Robert Wagner as he shares intimate stories about the iconic actresses of the golden age in his memoir, “I Loved Her in the Movies.”
But that’s not all! I’ll be introducing you to a timeless classic that celebrates the transformative power of travel and self-discovery in Elizabeth von Arnim’s “The Enchanted April.” And for those who crave a thrilling espionage novel, Steve Berry’s “The Atlas Maneuver” will take you on a heart-pounding journey through the complex world of Bitcoin and global financial conspiracies.
So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s embark on an unforgettable literary adventure together. Trust me, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this episode!
Links:
- “Uniform Justice” by Donna Leon: https://amzn.to/3yIJ9Mm
- “The Lost Van Gogh” by Jonathan Santlofer: https://amzn.to/4e1tVSN
- “I Loved Her in the Movies” by Robert Wagner: https://amzn.to/3KyIrDK
- “The Enchanted April” by Elizabeth von Arnim: https://amzn.to/4bLAgzZ
- “The Atlas Maneuver” by Steve Berry: https://amzn.to/458r4Do
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About Blaine Desantis:
Blaine is an avid lifetime reader, a retired attorney, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in senior education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves fiction, nonfiction, histories, mysteries and almost all genres of books.
