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What I Ate in One Year

By: Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - DISCOVER THE MOUTHWATERING FOLLOW-UP TO HIS BESTSELLING MEMOIR, TASTE

‘Sharing food is one of the purest human acts'

Food has always been an integral part of Stanley Tucci’s life: from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon, to marinara sauce cooked between rehearsals and costume fittings, to home-made pizza eaten with his children before bedtime.

In What I Ate in One Year, Tucci records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself.

'A hugely entertaining glimpse into a well-lived life full of fun, food, family, travel, work, passions and love. I adored every page' Dolly Alderton

'This is a man who knows both how to eat and how to live' Guardian

‘Everyone wants to spend a day and share a meal with Stanley Tucci and this is the perfect way to do it … A true joy’ Ina Garten

‘Tucci's wit is dry as a martini; his observations as sharp as lemon tart’ Elizabeth Day

Stanley Tucci, Prime Time Emmy Winner 2023 and Sunday Times bestseller, March 2023

© Stanley Tucci 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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Critic reviews

A book to spark joy – and one to make you hungry
Hard to resist ... While his diary is an enlightening insight into what it’s like to be one of the most well-connected men in the world , it’s more about how food can make your day ... A transporting ode to the joy of eating, cooking and sharing with the people you love
A hugely entertaining glimpse into a well-lived life full of fun, food, family, travel, work, passions and love. I adored every page of this voyeuristic treat of a book.
Everyone wants to spend a day and share a meal with Stanley Tucci and this is the perfect way to do it! Seeing the world through the eyes of beloved actor and culinary adventurer is a true joy. Every food lover will devour this book!
What I Ate In One Year is an absolute delight. Tucci's wit is dry as a martini; his observations as sharp as lemon tart, but really what I most adore about his writing is his ability to reach across the table and guide the reader not just through mealtimes, but through life itself. This book is beautiful and very moving and, as with all the best repasts, once I'd finished I immediately wanted to experience the whole thing again.
The actor reflects on his year through the lens of everything he ate. It's witty, joyful and hunger-inducing – a perfect gift for foodies if there ever was one
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Love Stanley listened to it in 24hrs so amusing funny interesting just what I needed

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I listened to this wonderful book on audible and enjoyed it so much that I bought the hardback as well so that I can dip back into it whenever I like and also use his recipes. The greatest pleasure, for me, with the audio version is that Stanley himself narrates it making it authentic as it comes from the great man himself. I like to listen when walking or driving and for just under eight hours it felt like I had Stanley alongside me giving me a one to one performance. So my advice is to buy, listen and enjoy.

Massively Enjoyable

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You can listen to Mr Tucci anytime and it will bring peace and joy upon you. Good amount of humour intertwined with interesting stories, spiced with famous names, deliciously sounding recipes and personal life experiences. Joyful and delicious!

Voice, humour and stories - love them

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Stanley is exceptional , interesting, funny and I learn so much . A brilliant way to spend my days on holiday listening to the dulcet tones .

Irresistible voice

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Just Added to my bucket list have dinner at Stanley Tucci’s house yum pasta and egg plant parmigiana 😋

Hungry

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