After Dinner Conversation – Interview with Joe Giordano
Stories and Places I Remember: A Collection of Short Stories
Humorous and poignant, Stories and Places I Remember will take you around the world from the streets of Brooklyn to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Meet Anthony in 1950s and 1960s Brooklyn, then journey with a host of other delightful, contemporary characters portrayed in twenty-six tales set in New York, Texas, Brazil, Greece, Ireland, the Middle East, and Italy that will tickle your wanderlust.
My Review
“This is the fifth book I read by Joe Giordano so I was in anticipation of this latest release. Once again, I was not disappointed as Giordano delivers 26 short stories that pack a punch. The stories are divided into four categories: Anthony and the Old Brooklyn Neighborhood (in the 50s and 60s), More New York Stories, Texas, and finally stories with an international setting, namely Greece, Brazil, Middle East, Italy and Ireland.
“Anthony’s stories reminded me of my childhood, growing up with Italian immigrant parents, playing ball games, trading cards and hanging around in the streets with friends. They made me nostalgic. The stories set in Europe were my favorite. However, all the stories hooked me from the first page. Giordano’s writing is rich and tight, with every sentence succinctly transporting me to a time and place, setting the tone for what’s to come. Most of the time, when a story ended, I wished it had continued because I was invested and wanted more. They were all quick reads.
“This short story collection is the perfect way to discover Giordano’s writing. This talented author can write historical fiction, international thrillers and whatever else he sets his mind to, I’m sure. If you enjoy stories with realistic characters with an Italian-American and international flavor, this one is sure to please.” Five Stars. Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads
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