Welcome to my stop on the Nothing is Forgotten by Peter Golden blog tour sponsored by TLC Book Tours! Thanks to TLC for the invitation!
About the Book:
From the beloved author of Comeback Love and Wherever There Is Light, comes a novel about the life-changing journey of a young man who travels from New Jersey to Khrushchev’s Russia and the beaches of Southern France as he finds love and discovers the long-hidden secrets about his heritage.
In 1950s New Jersey, Michael Daniels launches a radio show in the storage room of his Russian-Jewish grandmother’s candy store. Not only does the show become a local hit because of his running satires of USSR leader Nikita Khrushchev, but half a world away, it picks up listeners in a small Soviet city.
There, with rock and roll leaking in through bootlegged airwaves, Yulianna Kosoy—a war orphan in her mid-twenties—is sneaking American goods into the country with her boss, Der Schmuggler.
But just as Michael’s radio show is taking off, his grandmother is murdered in the candy store. Why anyone would commit such an atrocity against such a warm, affable woman is anyone’s guess. But she had always been secretive about her past and, as Michael discovers, guarded a shadowy ancestral history. In order to solve the mystery of who killed her, Michael sets out to Europe to learn where he—and his grandmother—really came from.
Featuring Peter Golden’s signature “vivid characters and strong storytelling” (The Washington Post), Nothing Is Forgotten changes our understanding of the impact of World War II on its survivors and their descendants, and will appeal to fans of novels by Anita Diamant and Kristin Hannah.
My Thoughts:
Michael Daniels is living in 1950s New Jersey when he stars in a radio show he performs in his grandmother’s basement. What’s he famous for? His satires of Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the USSR.
The show is so popular it even makes its way to the Soviet Union. Yulianna Kosoy lives in this small city where she smuggles American goods into the country.
The radio show is booming when Michael’s grandmother is murdered in her store. The reason why is a mystery. His grandmother had not shared much about her ancestry, and Michael feels like that could be connected to her murder.
Nothing Is Forgotten drew me in with its storytelling from the start. Peter Golden has an extensive list of resources included, so I know the novel is well-researched. It has a spy thriller slant with the historical fiction background, and I found that fresh and engaging because I’m always up for an historical thriller.
Michael travels on a journey to find his roots that takes him from New Jersey to Russia and then to the south of France. The settings are so vivid, the characterization so strong, setting the stage for this critical time in our world’s history, I was swept up in this story and what would happen to Michael. I’ll definitely be reading more of Golden’s books.
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Have you read Nothing is Forgotten, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Awesome review, Jen. This sounds well-researched. I like the sound of the settings and character development. Can see why you enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Diana! It was such an engaging story. I had fun with it.
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Beautiful blog tour, review, and picture, Jennifer. You have drawn me in to reading this historical mystery. Happy 😊 Monday! 💕📚🌸🌼😍
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Thanks, Virginia! This is a story I think you’d love to fall into! Hope your Monday was fab! ♥️ 🐱
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Always a good thing when you are tempted to read the author’s other books. Lovely review and picture, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Marialyce! Yes, he’s got a couple in his backlist I have to read! Those daisies make us ready for spring, don’t they? I have my sandals out this week- YAY!
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Our tulip magnolia is blooming. I love this time of year. Sandals yes!!!
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Aww, I love those! I should plant one!
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I will have to post a picture of it on Instagram.
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Oh I’m so glad you like this it sounds terribly interesting and I’m glad you felt it was so well researched! I have this one coming up and your review has intrigued me even further!💕
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I can’t wait to hear what you think of this one, Berit! It’s definitely a departure from your norm, but so, so good!
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Great review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Darinda!
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Great review Jennifer!! 😀
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Thanks, Heather! ♥️
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I love when books sweep me away. Great review!
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Thanks, Jina! Me, too!
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I love a bit of mystery with my historical fiction. Definitely going to check this one out. Wonderful review, Jennifer 💜
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Thanks, Jonetta! Me, too! It makes it so fun to have that mystery in there.
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Great review Jen! Happy Monday!💜
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Thanks, Sus! I hope your Monday was wonderful! ♥️
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I love when books are so well researched! Wonderful review.
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Thanks, Chrissi! Me, too! It makes them so vivid!
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Wow – I love how this combines spy thriller with historical fiction! This sounds like a book that I would enjoy reading! 💜
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It was so engaging and well-done, LP! I think you’d enjoy it! ♥️
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This sounds fantastic! I know that I would enjoy it. Spies and historical fiction–what a combo! Wonderful review, Jennifer! I hope you had a great Monday! xoxo ♥
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Thanks, Steph! I know- I could imagine you having fun with this! The author is a journalist, and I love the way journalists write stories! I also hope you had a great Monday! ♥️ xoxo
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I know I will! I do too. They write so fabulously. It was busy with work conferences which are usually boring, which it was. Glad it’s over! I hope your day was better.😘
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Great review of what sounds like an interesting thriller! And another fab pic… 😀
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Thanks, FF! It was engaging and I enjoyed it! Those daisies have me ready for spring!
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This sounds excellent, Jen! I’m wondering myself about the mystery now. Definitely adding. Thanks for sharing your beautiful review, friend. ❤😘
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Thank you, favorite M! The mystery added so much to the story. I hope you are having a great start to your week! ♥️
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Thank you, favorite M! I am sorry I missed your comment earlier! ♥️
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This sounds incredible. And I really want to know about his grandmother’s past and why she was murdered because of it!
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It’s such a good story, Suzanne, full of mystery. I enjoyed the author’s style.
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Thanks, Suzanne! It was such an intriguing read!
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Great review Jenni 🤗 I have to admit I’m hesitating with the spy elements as I’ve not had very good experiences with books like that in the past but I’d certainly be open to giving it another try!
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Thanks, Beth! I know, they can be hit or miss. This one did a great job with it. It was light on the spy elements.
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The spy thriller slant is what sells it- my dad would absolutely love this one! Thanks for being on the tour!
Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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Thanks, Sara, and it’s my pleasure! I hope your dad gets a chance to read it!
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Firstly, SUNFLOWERS!!!!!!!! 😍😍I’M SO ENVIOUS OF YOUR FLOWERS!! sorry I can’t help my excitement and love for these flowers! ♥️♥️Secondly, wowww this sounds like the kind of book my dad would love!! Great review, Jennifer!
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Aww, thank you, Jee! ♥️ These look so much like sunflowers, but they are gerbera daisies! I love them just as much and they come in so many colors! I hope your dad gets a chance to read this too! Xoxo
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Oh my!! Silly me! No wonder they looked a little different!! 😅
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Wonderful review Jen. Sounds like a very appealing story. So great that you enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Rose! It was such a lovely and engaging read! ♥️
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You’re welcome Jen😊 😊
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