The Last Mona Lisa: A Novel | 
pickWell, I finished it,but not in time for Book Club. I did not know that the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911.The book follows the great grandson of the thief as he travels to Paris to find the journal that will reveal the details of the heist.Two timelines: the present and the early 1900‘s.Insight into the art world and forgery. Fast paced. Interesting aside:the author attended a Litsy Book Club Zoom discussion of his book 2 years ago.
IRL Book Club pick. Meeting this coming Tuesday. Intention: to finish in time!
pickA fun mystery/thriller based on the true story of the 1911 Mona Lisa theft from the Louvre by Vincent Perruggia. Fictional premise has Luke Perrone seeking the truth behind his great-grandfather‘s crime. Well crafted alternative timelines. Lots of details about the art world, with characters who have their own agendas. Mainly, we‘re investigating who now owns the real da Vinci masterpiece.
so-so⭐️⭐️💫
Steeped in art history and action, this mystery reimagines what could have happened in the real-life theft of the Mona Lisa. The writing style wasn‘t necessarily my cup of tea, but it was a quick read.
pickBased on real events this was a fast read which was fun in the moment—it‘s a perfect distraction for a flight or day at the beach/pool—but is one that probably won‘t linger too long in my mind. Artist and professor Luke Perrone has long been fascinated by the story of his great-grandfather who once stole the Mona Lisa. When he goes searching for the truth of what happened, there‘s all sorts of trouble. As I said, fun but not terribly memorable.
Many thanks today for author Jonathan Santlofer for joining us today for the discussion of The Last Mona Lisa.
Book club meeting today! 4 pm EST!!
Topic: Litsy book club
Time: Aug 29, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86105622845?pwd=Qklqak1lTnFKcDZEY0ZsSVlObTl6QT09
Meeting ID: 861 0562 2845
Passcode: 397379
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,86105622845#,,,,*397379# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,86105622845#,,,,*397379# US (New York)
Meeting ID: 861 0562 2845
Passcode: 397379
Finishing up my book. I‘ve enjoyed it. It has a little Da Vinci Code vibe to it. Now let‘s see how it ends!
Thanks @Sourcebooks
Current read from #netgalley for the @litsybookclub .
So excited to read this book! And I can read in bed in the dark with my snazzy new book light!
Thanks Sourcebooks Landmark for sponsoring @litsybookclub
New month, new book! Please join us in reading this month‘s book. Questions? Ask @Bookworm83 or @Graciouswarriorprincess .
We will Zoom on Sunday, August 29th at 2 pm EST for the discussion.
