There's a wonderful series written by Martin Walker about a village policeman in the Perigord. They are called the Bruno series. Intriguing storylines, interspersed with delicious food. The policeman is a great cook! Each book also delves into an aspect of French history.
In the same.vein, there's another series written by Louise Penny, the Inspextor Gamache novels. Not quite as much food, but still plenty to make your tastebuds tingle, and good detective plots set against the Quebec countryside.
Interesting suggestions - thanks for the list. I am particularly interested in Maggie Zhu’s cookbook - that one looks like the kind of book I love to read!
Oh great! She worked hard on that book. Even though her blog is not vegan, her husband is, and Maggie eats that way much of the time. I am so looking forward to the finished product.
Thanks for an engaging newsletter with excellent recommendations and useful links! I’m also a big fan of Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series and the many references to Québécois cuisine, especially the baked goods. I’m usually salivating while reading and googling recipes for patisserie!
Thank you Ruth. I'm sorry to say I have only read one Louise Penny book so far, but I enjoyed it and many of my friends are big fans. Your comment is a reminder to try another.
Heartburn by Nora Ephron of course.
Of course! One of my favorites.
Do wine cozy books count? If so, "Cork Dork" is one killer read!
If you want to read about the sommelier industry, yes.
There's a wonderful series written by Martin Walker about a village policeman in the Perigord. They are called the Bruno series. Intriguing storylines, interspersed with delicious food. The policeman is a great cook! Each book also delves into an aspect of French history.
In the same.vein, there's another series written by Louise Penny, the Inspextor Gamache novels. Not quite as much food, but still plenty to make your tastebuds tingle, and good detective plots set against the Quebec countryside.
Thanks for these recommendations, Pasquale. I have many friends who are Louise Penny fans but I didn't know about the Bruno series.
To keep my budget in check, I am a regular at my local library.
Yes of course. We have a gorgeous new library here in San Leandro that is less than a mile away.
I’m with Kate. We love our Kauai libraries.
Owen had an online membership that has helped him read many books. I think it just expired.
Great issue, and thanks for the interesting list of what you are reading 👍
I recently read A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking with my kiddo and found it very fun.
Hi Joanne, I had not heard of this book so I looked it up. What fun! The author is accomplished, even though she had to self publish. https://thenerddaily.com/review-a-wizards-guide-to-defensive-baking-by-t-kingfisher/
Interesting suggestions - thanks for the list. I am particularly interested in Maggie Zhu’s cookbook - that one looks like the kind of book I love to read!
Oh great! She worked hard on that book. Even though her blog is not vegan, her husband is, and Maggie eats that way much of the time. I am so looking forward to the finished product.
Thanks for an engaging newsletter with excellent recommendations and useful links! I’m also a big fan of Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series and the many references to Québécois cuisine, especially the baked goods. I’m usually salivating while reading and googling recipes for patisserie!
Thank you Ruth. I'm sorry to say I have only read one Louise Penny book so far, but I enjoyed it and many of my friends are big fans. Your comment is a reminder to try another.
Thoroughly delightful, Diannne. Your newsletters are always a treat.