What I Ate in One Year

Bookseller recommendation

“Stanley Tucci reads you his food diary and it's a dreamy and delicious experience. This is an easy read, perfect for when you're cleaning the house, relaxing with a cup of tea, or maybe for a long car ride. At the end of Tucci's year all I can think is what a marvel it would be to sit at his dinner table surrounded by people who love food, each other, and love life.”

— Kim • Read It & Eat Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Stanley Tucci is an incredible performer and actor and television personality. I’ve been a fan of his work since the film The Pelican Brief and my fandom was cemented when Tucci hosted Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. His take on Italian culture and food was insightful and nuanced and he has filled part of the void that Anthony Bourdain left when he passed. Tucci’s latest book focuses on the meals he ate in one year and the book reveals much of Tucci’s personal story and personality. It’s a must read and must listen for foodies and  audiobook lovers!”

— Jared • All Good Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Getting to hear Stanley Tucci in your ears for 7 hours? What a dream! Listen as he describes his love of food, friends, and family in this delightful audiobook.”

— Little Charity Book Truck • Little Charity Book Truck

Bookseller recommendation

“This was the first of Stanley Tucci’s books that I’ve read. I highly recommend the audio version as Stanley’s narration makes the book. While food is the focus, this book is about much more than food. It’s about family, friends, life, death, and how cooking together and communing around a table of food is one of life’s greatest pleasures.  ”

— Kristen • Dragon Tale Books

Bookseller recommendation

“You are going to get hungry when you read this and you might just have the urge to pop into your kitchen and whip up some pasta al pomodoro too!”

— Christine • Roundabout Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This was the most wonderful listen. It soothed my soul and inspired me to appreciate food and cooking more. I loved the recipes interspersed throughout, and Tucci himself reading it added another delightful layer to the narrative. Such a fun listen that I would recommend to anyone, but especially someone who wants something relaxing and comforting :)”

— Quinn • Newtonville Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I absolutely loved having Stanley Tucci walk me through a year of his life and the meals he ate. I’ve never heard someone talk about a love of pasta in a way that makes me feel seen. His brief discussion on buttered pasta with cheese was like he reached into my soul to perfectly describe my go to comfort food. Additionally, his dry sense of humor and delivery is chef’s kiss. ”

— Kristina • Afterglow Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Mr. Tucci what do I have to give to cook with you? This memoir, I feel, has to be listened to. The passion he has when talking about food, his family, his friends, and the job carries the short snippets of life that he covers. It feels like you're in the kitchen with him, over several bountiful bowls of pasta - warm, comfortable and inviting. ”

— Sierra • Page 1 Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Delightful with Stanley Tucci narrating, like his other book! I enjoyed learning more about his family life, his love of fashion, guests arriving on time (not early), and his many delightful meals made for his family. The book made me crave risotto for dinner every night! ”

— sara • Roundabout Books