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I picked this up on a whim at a habitat for humanity down in Pittsboro, North Carolina a couple years back and honestly did not expect to like it. A bit simple throughout but I couldn‘t help getting vested in the characters and the story as a whole. I enjoyed the pieces of Italian history, architecture, and opera throughout and I would say overall that this was a fun and enjoyable read.

Really can‘t even tell you why this is a so-so and not a complete pan. I enjoyed the brief blurbs of Italian history when they came up, took me back to when I went and had me longing for another trip. He described the games with some angst and fervor, you couldn‘t help but want to know how it ends for the Parma Panthers. Ultimately, not riveting nor a stellar plot. Alas, I have read worse. Definitely not a WOW.

I don‘t read a lot of sports novels but #playingforpizza is hands down my favorite. I‘ll admit, it‘s probably a bit more about the food than the football but I love the story!
2- I‘ve always been more of a player than a watcher when it comes to sports but my family always gets together to watch football and that‘s always a good time. Also involves alot of food 😜

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1. I haven't read many books centered on sports, but the tagged book was the first one that came to mind. A very different book for Grisham.
2. Golf...ha ha! Just kidding! Football of course. Almost time for American football season to start. I love it even though it cuts into my reading time.
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Two more bingos for a total of three now. I feel better. 😁#BookSpinBingo

This book was funnier than I expected. A good but not great read.

I have been reading Anna Karenina this week and I wanted a break from all the Russian politics 😅 so I picked up Playing for Pizza. Playing for Pizza is a very simple and quick read. It‘s kind of no brainer to be frank. Football lovers are definitely going to enjoy it. This is my first non legal fiction by Grisham and I have to say Grisham is much more fun in the courtroom.

Well this was a fun quick read. Earning $600k as a third-string professional American football player or tackling (pun intended) the same position for a club team in Parma, Italy for $20k and free pizza. Go for the pizza!

#ReadingEurope2020 Italy #ReadTheUSA2020 Ohio. (I know a very unsophisticated choice but I‘m working through my JG stack).

I posted a blurb of this book, but didn't intro it. I'm almost done with it- the douchebag protagonist kind of grows on you. Isn't that how it is in real life too? 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️ I'll let you know if I don't hate him by the end.

"Of course, but it was my turn." YIKES.???‍♀️

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Love my pizza!🍕🍕🍕

Adding a couple fiction titles as replacements on my #SuperBowl Display. Have you read either of these?

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Something light, fluffy and easy.....to help balance several deep hitting novels in a row....

Finished this short book by John Grisham. Not going to ever be an Earth shattering book, but it was a Read I really enjoyed, and I know nothing or have any interest in American Football. Quite an amusing story with a failed footballer playing American Football in Italy. The narrator did a good job of keeping me interested and listened to (even with work) within 36 hours.

Started listening to this book on my commute today. I know exactly nothing about American Football, but quite enjoying this book - very different to the usual John Grisham fare! #audiobook #25inFive

Had this one on my shelf and since it‘s football season and a quick read, I gave it a listen. I quite enjoyed Grisham‘s baseball novel (Calico Joe) — more than I expected to, actually. But this one...meh. It wasn‘t bad, but the story was just mediocre and predictable.

A different style of storyline whereby not much of a story about a lawyer but footballer instead. A good read

Speaking of the '80s. You don't need to bribe me with Pizza Hut to make me read (but it helps). Here's to reading challenges for kids! #octphotochallenge #80stoysinbookform #booktober