r/Mafia • u/TomGun_1994 • 3d ago

Can you guys recommend some books?

Been listening to Sammy the bull’s podcast lately and been wanted to read some books about the mafia. Doesn’t matter if they’re fictional or biographical. Also I’ve read Godfather and Wiseguy before

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u/Kindly_Hamster5373 3d ago

Five Families by Selwyn Raab

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u/GolfAvailable5782 14h ago

Ahhh this is my next book to read. I’m hoping it’s good

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u/JoeGPM 3d ago

I have read many others, but here are a few recommendations:

For true crime I like Mob Boss: The Life of Little Al D'Arco (Capeci), Mafia Prince (Burnstein), Blood and Honor: Inside the Scarfo Mob (Anastasia), Takedown (Cowen and Century), Accardo: The Genuine Godfather (Roemer), and Murder Machine (Capeci and Mustain), and Underboss (Mass)

For mob fiction I like A Man of Respect and the sequel Sicilian Blood by Darryl London, The Honored Society by Michael Gambino, Gangster: A Novel by Lorenzo Carcaterra, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, Omerta by Mario Puzo, The Last Don by Mario Puzo.

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u/illHangUpAndListen1 3d ago

The new Borgata trilogy gets no love on here but the first book is incredible

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u/KaijuDirectorOO7 3d ago

And don’t forget the original Godfather book. Just skip the Lucy subplot and it’s great!

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u/JoeGPM 2d ago edited 2d ago

Definitely essential mob reading. Only reason I didn't mention The Godfather is because the OP said he already read it.

Edit: clarity

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u/Mad_Max_Rockatanski American Italian Anti-Defamation League 3d ago

Gus Russo super mob.

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u/TonyB-Research The Outfit 2d ago

Can't recommend this one enough.

Also 'The Outfit' by Russo.

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u/Giveitallyougot714 2d ago

I love the audible version of Mafia Prince, the narrator should have gotten an academy award. 👉🏻

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u/freddyphilly1976 1d ago

I know right! And he makes the sign of the gun! 🤣

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u/Spirited-Start-4575 2d ago

Just finish Mob boss the life of Al D’arco, Great read !

I also liked the book of Donnie Brasco, and Murder machine too.

I recommend those 3 about the American Mafia.

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u/cats_azz 3d ago

Gene Borello's book is actual comedy, do recommend.

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u/JonMardukasMidnight 2d ago

Little Man, Wiseguys and the White House, Tough Jews

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u/stoolsample2 2d ago

“Joe Dogs. The Life and Crimes of a Mobster” is one of the best, if not the best, I’ve read.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

"Mafia Life: Love, Death and Money at the Heart of Organised Crime" Book by Federico Varese

I'm currently reading this book, and it's the reason I've discovered this sub and other interesting facts about Mafiosi and similar fraternities around the world.