Truly One of My Favorites Books

I think I've mentioned it before, but let me say it again: I'm a fussy reader. A book really needs to grab my attention, otherwise it will sit on my nightstand for months or possibly eternity. Oftentimes I have trouble finishing fiction novels. I never understood why until my husband pointed out that I simply seem to favor non-fiction reading. He was so right.

I'm a little behind the eight-ball because this book was published over a year ago. You may have already heard about it or read it, and might be thinking, "Oh, Missy, that's soo last year." But, better late than never.

I'm in luuuvvve with this book:

"Bringing Home the Birkin" by Michael Tonello

Seriously, all I need to do is look at the cover of the book and I start to drool. The author, quite literally, falls right into a gold mine of buying and selling Hermès Birkin Bags. These bags aren't your ordinary handbags. A "cheap" leather bag might cost you around $7,000 USD. A crocodile bag? Prepare to pay upwards of $30,000. This was some SERIOUS business Mr. Tonello got himself into, and thank God for that. He's got quite a story to tell, and reading it makes you feel like you're along for the ride.

I loved this book so much that I just might read it again. It's too pretty to put on my bookshelf!

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While I'm on the subject of great reading, I want to share with you two non-fiction books I read about a year ago. In fact, these are the exact books that brought to light my love for non-fiction:

"Garlic and Sapphires" by Ruth Reichl

Garlic and Sapphires is the true story of a former New York Times food critic during her heydays of reviewing New York City restaurants. It's a juicy read all around, including Ruth's various disguises she used "on the job". Reichl is currently the editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine. She's @ruthreichl if you'd like to follow her on Twitter.

Next, there's the amazing story of A.M. Homes, called "The Mistress's Daughter".

About a year ago I was leisurely browsing in Barnes & Noble as my husband searched for a book. I had no intention of buying anything {fairly hard to do in B&N, I must admit} when I happened upon the display of non-fiction books. This little girl's face was staring at me. And the title? I mean, who wouldn't pick up this book to read the inside jacket?

I devoured this book in a matter of two days. I don't know what drew me to the story, it just intrigued me. Without revealing too much other than the obvious, the author, given up for adoption, discovers how she arrived in this world thirty years later when her birth parents come looking for her. This is a good to read when you're feeling blue because it might make you feel better {ie, and you think YOU got problems? LOL}.

I'm always on the hunt for my next great read...please share any great books you've recently read! I'd love to hear about them.

Happy Reading!