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Save:'Relish: My Life in the Kitchen' by Lucy Knisley is a heartwarming graphic novel memoir that revolves around the author's life experiences with food. Through colorful illustrations and anecdotes, Lucy Knisley takes the readers on a journey through her life, exploring the significant role that food has played in shaping her identity and memories. The book is a delightful blend of food memoir, cookbook, and graphic novel, where each chapter ends with illustrated recipes that reflect the moments of her life tied to food.
The stories in 'Relish' are funny, heartwarming, and relatable, making it an enjoyable read for both graphic novel fans and foodies alike. Lucy Knisley's vivid and expressive artwork brings to life the tastes and smells of the kitchen, creating a charming narrative that celebrates the joy of cooking, eating, and sharing meals. The book offers a unique perspective on how food can be a central enjoyment in one's life, weaving together personal history, culinary adventures, and life lessons through the lens of food memories.
"A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table" by Molly Wizenberg is a delightful memoir cookbook that intertwines personal anecdotes with delicious recipes. The author's engaging writing style captivates readers as she shares heartfelt stories about her life, family, and love of food. Each chapter is accompanied by a recipe, making the book a unique blend of memoir and cookbook that celebrates the joy of cooking and the memories created around the table. Wizenberg's storytelling is both charming and relatable, drawing readers into her world of simple pleasures and culinary delights.
The book follows Molly Wizenberg's journey from her teen years to marriage age, exploring the significant events and relationships in her life through the lens of food. Readers are treated to a collection of stories that evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, as Wizenberg shares her experiences and recipes with warmth and honesty. Through her writing, she conveys the importance of food as a connector of memories and relationships, inviting readers to savor not just the flavors on the plate but the stories behind each dish.
I had meant to start with something more glamorous than potato salad. I always thought it would be good to begin with hors d’oeuvres, something appetizing and sexy, or maybe dessert, to cut right to t...- #3
Save:The Catch Trap by Marion Zimmer Bradley is a captivating historical fiction novel set in the American circus world of the 1940s and 1950s. The story primarily follows the lives of two young circus trapeze artists, Tommy Zane and Mario Santelli, as they navigate their love for each other amidst the prejudices and challenges of the time period. The book delves deep into the intricacies of circus life, family dynamics, and the struggles faced by gay men in a conservative era, all while painting a vivid picture of the circus environment, the characters, and their emotional journeys.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's writing style in The Catch Trap is described as rich, moving, and epic. Readers are drawn into the world of the circus and the Santelli family, feeling a strong connection with the characters and becoming fully immersed in their lives as they read. The book skillfully portrays the bigotry and hypocrisy of the time, capturing the joys and sorrows of family life, the complexities of relationships, and the enduring love story between Tommy and Mario, making it a truly classic gay love story that resonates long after the last page.
Lambeth wasn’t the Greatest Show on Earth, not by a long shot. For all he knew, it might have been the smallest of the traveling circuses, playing mostly in villages and county seats through the Midwe... - #4
Save:"Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories" is a collection of 16 short stories by different authors, each exploring themes of beauty and horror from various angles. The anthology delves into dark and twisted narratives, showcasing unique and powerful storytelling. The book features a range of genres within horror, from tales of revenge and redemption to explorations of love and loss. The writing style is described as skilful, evocative, and innovative, with elegant sentences wrapping around horrific cores, creating a haunting quality throughout the stories.
The box he kept her in was five-and-a-half feet long. I got a glimpse of it as they hauled it from the house, three large policemen lifting on each side as though carrying a heavy coffin to a hearse. ... 'Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout' by Philip Connors is a memoir that follows the author's experiences as a fire lookout in the Gila National Forest. Connors shares insights into the changing role of fire lookouts, the history of forest conservation, and the impact of wildfires on the American wilderness. Through his poetic and reflective writing style, Connors intertwines personal anecdotes, historical facts, and philosophical musings, creating a narrative that immerses readers into the solitude and beauty of the wilderness.
Into the Black Range * thwarted by snow & saved by snow * a view from on high * unsettled by solitude, troubled by wind * some walks with the dog & bears we have seen * cutting wood the old-fashioned ...Ivan Doig's memoir, 'This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind', delves into his upbringing in Montana, where he and his father navigated life on ranches after the death of his mother when he was just six years old. The book paints a vivid picture of the Montana landscape, the people, and the hardships faced by the author and his family, offering a uniquely American story that is both fascinating and evocative. Through poignant storytelling, Doig captures the essence of growing up in rural Montana in the mid-20th century, providing a glimpse into a world of sheep farms, small towns, and the rugged terrain of the American West.
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Save:Turbulence by David Szalay is a short novel that follows a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on a different character and their experiences while traveling through various airports around the world. The stories explore human emotions, connections, and the ripple effect of interactions, showcasing how a single event can impact individuals across different continents. Despite the lack of closure in each character's story, the writing style is praised for its realism and the portrayal of genuine struggles faced by the characters.
She stood at the window, unhappily eyeing the street. The view of semi-detached Notting Hill villas and leafless little trees was very familiar to her now. She had been there for more than a month, li... - #8
Save:'Sula' by Toni Morrison is a novel that delves into the complexities of friendship, womanhood, and the African American experience in a small town called the Bottom. The story follows the intertwined lives of two girls, Nel and Sula, as they navigate their friendship from childhood through adulthood. Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Ohio, the book explores themes of racism, identity struggles, betrayal, forgiveness, and the enduring bond between the two women. Morrison's writing style is described as exquisite, with a lyrical and evocative quality that vividly captures the emotional depth of the characters and the community they inhabit.
Except for World War II, nothing ever interfered with the celebration of National Suicide Day. It had taken place every January third since 1920, although Shadrack, its founder, was for many years the... - #9
Save:Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick is a collection of interconnected short stories that span different time periods, starting in the near future and moving backwards through time to prehistoric eras. Set on the island of Blessed in the North Sea, each story reveals more about the characters Eric and Merle, who are soulmates destined to find each other in each lifetime. The stories are filled with elements of mystery, thriller, historical fiction, witchcraft, magic, Norse mythology, and gothic horror, creating a complex and rich narrative that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and fate. The writing style is described as beautiful, eerie, dreamlike, and evocative, drawing readers into a chilling and haunting world where the characters' interconnected lives unfold in a mesmerizing manner.
For now, he checks his watch as he stands at the top of the island’s solitary hill, gazing to where the sun should set. It is midnight, but the sun still shines, barely dipping its heavy rim into the ... - #10
Save:"Moon Tiger" by Penelope Lively is a novel that revolves around the life of Claudia Hampton, an elderly woman reflecting on her past experiences as she lays dying in a hospital. The narrative weaves through Claudia's memories of her relationships with her family, lovers, and friends, capturing pivotal moments from different periods of the 20th century. The story is presented in a non-linear structure, combining first-person narration, omniscient perspective, and tight third-person point of view to create a multi-dimensional portrayal of Claudia's life.
The novel delves into Claudia's complex relationships, particularly highlighting her intense bond with her brother Gordon, her tragic love affair with Tom during WWII, and her strained relationship with her daughter Lisa. Through vivid and evocative storytelling, the book explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the spiraling nature of history, symbolized by the moon tiger mosquito repellent coil. Penelope Lively's unique writing style and the way she presents the same events from multiple perspectives add depth to the narrative, making it a compelling exploration of one woman's journey through life.
‘I’m writing a history of the world,’ she says. And the hands of the nurse are arrested for a moment; she looks down at this old woman, this old ill woman. ‘Well, my goodness,’ the nurse says. ‘That’s...
