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life, on the line by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas
I’ve been a fan of Chef Grant Achatz for a number of years. Last year, I had the pleasure of dining at Alinea, his restaurant in Chicago which was recently named the best restaurant in North America. During the twenty … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Food Writing, Memoir, Nonfiction
Posted in 5 rating, Memoir, Nonfiction, Uncategorized
Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was at the top of every “Best of 2010” list that I saw. From Ms. Skloot’s website: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Nonfiction, Rebecca Skloot, Reviews
Posted in 5 rating, Nonfiction, Reviews
Review: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet, by David Mitchell
I’ve rhapsodized over David Mitchell before, and I’ll do it again. His hypnotizing ability to weave a story subjugates the reader with equal parts plot and beauty. And check out his picture– he’s a babe to boot. Mitchell’s latest novel … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Reviews
Posted in 5 rating, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Reviews
Review: Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon
On one level Mason & Dixon is a sweeping epic, recounting the era just before the American Revolution when control of overseas trade and navigation were paramount to European, particularly British, interests. On another level it’s a period bromance. In … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, bromance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Reviews, Thomas Pynchon
Posted in 5 rating, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Reviews, Supernatural
Mood Music: Wickett’s Remedy by Myla Goldberg – Audiobook Review
I was pretty excited about getting into this book after reading the description. It was a random library pickup, but the author sounded familiar, along with her previous book (Bee Season), and it sounded like a different kind of story. … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Audiobook, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mood Music, Myla Goldberg
Posted in 5 rating, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mood Music, Mood Music - Audiobook reviews, Reviews
In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Allow me to gush. Julia Spencer-Fleming should be—needs to be—a major star. Her Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne series has won numerous awards including the Agatha, Anthony, and Nero Wolfe. Her reception by critics should be matched by the reading public. … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Award Winner, Crime Fiction, Fiction, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Reviews, Series
Posted in 5 rating, Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Reviews, Romance
Review: Demon Blood (Guardians #6) by Meljean Brook
Long before she was transformed into a Guardian and trained to fight demons, Rosalia knew darkness all too well. Raised by a demon, Rosalia learned to guard her heart–and her soul–until she found a man worthy of her love. Once, … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Fiction, Meljean Brook, Paranormal Romance
Posted in 5 rating, Paranormal Romance, Reviews, Uncategorized
