Book · 2012 · Italy, fiction
Beautiful Ruins
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Did on your recommendation finally get around to reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, which was Chef's Kiss. I know. I I can't believe it took me this long. It was wonderful.
Megyn Kelly · The Megyn Kelly Show · Aug 2025 Listen at 35:50 The best things said about it
And I downloaded the audio book beautiful ruins.
I've read his books I've read beautiful ruins and a few of other of his books.
Beautiful ruins it's a book that made me laugh and cry and it's just a happy story.
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Why people recommend it
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter is a whimsical, sweeping novel that weaves together disparate characters and storylines across decades, moving from a sleepy Italian coastal village to the glitz of Hollywood. On The Book Review podcast, Taffy Brodesser-Akner recommended the novel, mentioning that she had recently downloaded the audiobook version. On The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly shared that she had finally gotten around to reading the book based on Maureen Callahan's recommendation, describing the reading experience as wonderful and using the phrase chef's kiss to praise its quality. Doug Brunt also mentioned reading Jess Walter's novel prior to interviewing the author himself on a dedicated podcast series. Furthermore, on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Sarma Melngailis discussed bringing Beautiful Ruins as a gift, noting that it was a genuinely happy story that made her both laugh and cry. These recommendations highlight the broad emotional appeal of Jess Walter's writing, capturing audiences through its rich storytelling, memorable characters, and transportive settings that effortlessly balance humor and heartbreak.
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner and I downloaded the audio book beautiful ruins 1
“and I downloaded the audio book beautiful ruins”
Doug Brunt I've read his books I've read beautiful ruins and a few of other of his books 1
“I've read his books I've read beautiful ruins and a few of other of his books”
Megyn Kelly did on your recommendation finally get around to reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, which was Chef's K… 1
“did on your recommendation finally get around to reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, which was Chef's Kiss. I know. I I can't believe it took me this long. It was wonderful.”
Sarma Melngailis beautiful ruins it's a book that made me laugh and cry and it's just a happy story 1
“beautiful ruins it's a book that made me laugh and cry and it's just a happy story”
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