REVIEWS & PRESS

BIG NEWS

The Last of the Greatest Generation was just chosen for the Long List of the Hemingway Book Awards, for Hemingway Awards for 20th Century Wartime Fiction.

Thank you to Amy's Bookshelf Reviews, for such a stellar 5-star review for my novel, The Last of the Greatest Generation. Order anywhere books are sold. It's best to use the bookstore's website since they sell out fast.
Here it is in full:
"A unique story that takes place during WWII.

J Robert Gould writes a WWII mysterious tale with The Last of the Greatest Generation. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. I enjoyed it so much, that I have now followed the author and look for more books to read. 

This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. The story is dedicated to the memory and stories of the author's father-in-law, John. There are different stories within these two timelines of the story. Love stories, patriotism, and a hard-nosed reporter with the lust for alcohol, but can still do his job, looking for the truth. 

It takes a great talent to take stories you've heard over the years, and put them in a wonderfully written book, with a grand plot as this one. It's not an easy time in the middle of the War, where things are harrowing all over the world. It's action packed, and goes at a perfect pace for telling this story. he author weaves a tangled web of story, and captures the reader. 

The reader just embarks on a superb journey. This is a magnificent plot that kept this reader turning the pages. This journey was very unpredictable. 

The Last of the Greatest Generation is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review."

- Amy's Bookstore Reviews

Hear author J Robert Gould discuss his inspiration, his writing process and more.

Check out this new national interview on Enterprise Podcast.

So humbled today to see that The Eden Magazine, out of California,  published a feature story and the first chapter of my book, The Last of the Greatest Generation, in their May issue! Click below to read this epic magazine.

Thanks to the Patch of West Hollywood and NYC for recommending  The Last of the Greatest Generation to everyone - and especially veterans. Here is a link to the West Hollywood piece.

I had a fun interview with host Zachery Martin on his podcast "My Big Fat American Podcast" out of NYC and NJ. Check it out here! Thanks so much to Zach.

https://youtu.be/lvF5CtxrHEw

Thanks to Mabel at the West Hollywood Patch for a great writeup! Check it out here.

Hope you all pick up a copy!
Here's the article: click on the link.

"OMG I loved it. I was unsure, but a friend told me to check it out - and I loved it.
It's a mystery, but there are these great characters in the book, like the oldest world war 2 vet, his granddaughter, a disheveled reporter, a giant secret, and more.
I don't want to ruin the story.
There were a few moments when I got teary-eyed but then just kept reading - because I had to know that was that secret the world war two veteran had been hiding since the war?
You will love it - and it's nice to read a novel about veterans, and the way they were so kind and filled with values during world war two. Great read."

“-Maria, on Good. Reads

A photo of WWII Navy veteran John Abplanalp aka "Papa John," whose inspiration is the foundation for this book.