Look, the only thing I'd like to cook at seven in the morning -- as I lie in bed with residual resentments from the day before and looming despair about the day ahead --is the people who say they love cooking breakfast. Who are these people? I imagine their breakfasts taste like denial buttered up with overcompensating enthusiasm.
Cookbooks are so much more than lists of recipes anymore. Some are really just about the pretty pictures or the personality of their author. Many are attempts to catch a popular trend, usually of the 'diet' variety.
Mandy Lee's cookbook might have mouthwatering pictures and a strong sense of her acerbic personality, but it's also a travel memoir, a biography, a Dear John; or, as the subtitle succinctly summarizes: a survival story.
I'm not sure I've ever really found myself thinking about how well a cookbook meets a political moment, however, until this one. (Which is a shame, because food is so much a part of culture, identit…
You had a crazy good week! I read The Language of Flowers last week and loved it!
ReplyDeleteI know -- a wonderful bunch of books! I'm so excited! and v happy to hear you liked The Language of Flowers -- that makes me especially excited!
DeleteI like the cover for Perla.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
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Isn't it stunning?
DeleteThat is an amazing mailbox! I'll be reading Perla and The Language of Flowers soon too. I've heard wonderful things from UK friends about Tell the Wolves I'm Home and am dying to get my hands on that one. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm agog at the awesomeness! I can't wait to start Tell the Wolves I'm Home -- it looks wild.
DeleteOh wow - what a great mailbox. I've not read any of the books you received, but I have a few of them on my wish list so I look forward to your reviews :-)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I couldn't believe it -- it was like Christmas over here!
DeleteI am officially jealous :) There are at least 7 of those I want to read!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of myself, Holly! I hope you get your hands on a few of these at least!
DeleteI don't know which one to comment on first as they all look so delightful. Like everyone else I am jealous!
ReplyDeleteGood week in books. I received yet another copy of Wedding in Haiti...LOL I'll be on the Perla TLC Tour and cannot wait to read it. Happy reading
ReplyDeleteYou always get such interesting books. Enjoy Audra.
ReplyDeleteThe Mrs Tom Thumb looks great.. I have Four Sisters on my tbr pile too. Some great covers here also!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow books! Great week!
ReplyDeleteI am excited that you received The Language of Flowers. I did, too and cannot wait to read it. I hope we enjoy it!. I have I, Iago, too an am looking forward to reading it.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home sounds captivating and I love debuts. I cannot wait to read your review of this one.
I hope you enjoy your new acquisitions, Audra. Happy Reading!
You got the Sherry Jones books :D I am so jealous
ReplyDeleteYou always get the best books. The Secrets of Mary Bowser sounds especially good. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of books. I have a The Innocents and will be doing a book tour of In My Father's House. The others look wonderful, especially I, Iago.
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