Book Description
Website designer and high society rebel Andrea Kendricks would never have gotten involved with ego-in-pumps life-style hostess Marilee Mabry if it weren't for the underhanded machinations of Andy's upper crust mama. But thanks to Mother Cissy, Andy's donning designer duds to attend a launch party at the intolerable domestic diva's new Dallas TV studio -- and she's on hand to witness the celebration site go up in flames! Then a body turns up in the rubble, the victim, apparently, of some very foul play. Even though iron-willed Cissy isn't about to let her social calendar be upset by a little inconvenience like murder, her sometime-sleuthing daughter's got a more pressing engagement -- namely, hunting down a killer. But there are more than a few nasty messes tucked away in the Mabry closet -- and a craven assassin who has the Big D elite quaking in their cowboy boots may soon be burying Andy in hers!
Customer Reviews:
Slow Start to a Good Mystery.......2006-06-23
Much to her dismay, Andrea "Andy" Kendricks just can't say no to her mother. That's how she finds herself redesigning the website for Marilee Mabry, a local celebrity. Andy is working hard to get the website ready for Marilee's nationwide debut. She's just sold the syndication rights to her TV show, "The Sweet Life," and is hoping to give Martha Stewart a run for her money.
However, trouble is lurking in the Dallas, Texas studio. A poisonous spider has found in Marilee's desk. A studio light came crashing down, just missing the star.
This doesn't slow Marilee down in the least, and she charges full speed ahead with a web cast party to celebrate the new deal. Against her will, Andy finds herself attending the party only to witness in horror as the night takes several turns for the worse. There's an unhappy chef and an egotistical star. And that's before the fire starts. Andy knows Marilee is not a pleasant person to work for. Andy is the fourth web designer Marilee has had in six weeks, and she is more then ready to quit herself. But who could have it in for the woman?
After a short first chapter told in third person, the novel picks up with Andy's first person narration. It has a nice, breezy style that pulls the reader in, and Andy's asides on the action add to the enjoyment.
This is important because the first quarter of the book is pretty slow. Andy starts delving into memories of her relationship with her parents and worrying about accepting a gift from her mother. I was beginning to get a little bored when the action started.
Once the story moves to the party, it picked up speed quickly. I easily got engrossed in the events happening and had a hard time putting the book down. I saw a couple twists coming and should have seen more, but I was surprised by the events of the climax.
Adding to this are the characters. Not only are Andy and the other returning characters fully developed, but so are the slate of new characters. I found myself getting emotionally involved in the story, so when I reached the climax, it really hit me hard.
It's worth the time getting past the beginning to find the heart of the story. I am glad I persisted. I've already bought the next in the series and plan to read it soon.
Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave!.......2006-04-18
In the 2nd Debutante Dropout mystery, Andy Kendricks finds herself in a difficult situation. She is designing a website for Marilee Mabry's new TV show, The Sweet Life. Normally, Andy prefers to work for non-profit groups, and tends to shy away from the elite crowd to which she was born. Andy is talked into the job by her mother, Cissy Kendricks, the only close friend of the diva talk show host.
And things have been going a little awry for Marilee lately. Nobody seems to like the tantrum prone star, and incidents are happening with increasing frequently on set. A brown recluse spider bites a staff member, a microphone falls on another, and her daughter is poisoned. Is someone trying to kill Marilee or trying to ruin her new show? Could it be the boy toy that both Marilee and her daughter, Kendall, are involved with? Or is it the ex-husband who left Marilee before she became rich and famous? Or is it one of the numerous staff members that Marilee has run off or ticked off?
Once again Andy jumps into the mystery and tries to help. When a murder occurs, Andy feels she knows exactly who is to blame. But finding the suspect becomes a bit trickier. Does she have the right person in mind? Will she help the police locate the correct suspect before anyone else becomes a victim?
This series is one of my current favorites. I think Andy is a highly entertaining character. Not having endless amounts of money myself, it is sometimes difficult for me to relate to her chosen lifestyle of living way below her means. I do admire it, however, and feel that it makes the character much more believable. (I would, however, suggest that she get a vehicle with good air conditioning. Why suffer?)
Just a note on this series. The murder does not happen right away in the book. The author spends time developing the characters before killing them off. So, if you like a mystery that has the death occur quickly, you may be a little disappointed. However, the mysteries are good, and the characters strong. This book is a great addition to the series, and I look forward to upcoming books.
The first book in the series is called "Blue Blood". Enjoy!
an interesting idea not quite accomplished.......2005-09-24
I really love murder mysteries although they do mostly follow the same structure ( sometimes this is nessecary) where by; a murder is commited (stage one) the detective interviews all the suspects/ follows leads (stage two) and (finally)reveals who the murder is, possibly whilst in danger.
In a good girl's guide to murder, Susan Mcbride instead starts by indicating who is going to be murdered (stage one) and what movives other people might have to do this (stage two) then (finally) 3/4 of the way through the book she stages the murder. This alternative structure allows Mcbride to show a more rounded charecter regarding the murder victim (including why she is so dissliked yet also the charecter's reasons for being so disslikable in more depth than is usually used).
Overall this book has engaging charecters and is easy get into but i did find the actual mystery easy to solve as the clues were not very well hiden and some vital motives were aluded to repeatedly .
This book good for someone looking to try something different but not radically different. It is not as suspenceful as works by other mystery writes (i.e. jerrilyn farmer and joanne fluke) but a reasonable addition to the genre.
Another winner for the Dep series! .......2005-09-16
I enjoyed Blue Blood, and thought this was a great follow-up.
Again, great character structure and introducing some new ones that look interesting enough to continue on as "regulars" as well.
I'm looking very forward to the rest of the books!
It's a GOOD thing..........2005-07-18
Ever feel like murdering Martha Stewart? Okay, someone like Martha Stewart, only Marth-ier? Yeah, me too. But no way I'm doing time for the crime, so The Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a good way to get to rub her out and solve the Marthacide too. (Okay, her name is "Marilee Mabry" here, but she's the Marth-iest of them all.) And I loved the wacky Texas high society setting and the character sparks between Andy, the rebel "debutante dropout" sleuth, and her socialite diva mom, Cissy. Lots of plot twists and wit and great characters. A Texan I'm not, but McBride's pithy observations of human nature, the good, the bad and the funny, ring true. The Good Girl's Guide is a good thing. (Unless you're poor doomed Martha/Marilee...)
Product Description
Website designer and high society rebelAndrea Kendricks would never have gotten involved with ego-in-pumps lifestyle hostess Marilee Mabry if it weren't for the underhanded machinations of Andy's uppercrust mama.
Customer Reviews:
Oh, What A Tangled Web We Weave!.......2006-06-10
In the 2nd Debutante Dropout mystery, Andy Kendricks finds herself in a difficult situation. She is designing a website for Marilee Mabry's new TV show, The Sweet Life. Normally, Andy prefers to work for non-profit groups, and tends to shy away from the elite crowd to which she was born. Andy is talked into the job by her mother, Cissy Kendricks, the only close friend of the diva talk show host.
And things have been going a little awry for Marilee lately. Nobody seems to like the tantrum prone star, and incidents are happening with increasing frequently on set. A brown recluse spider bites a staff member, a microphone falls on another, and her daughter is poisoned. Is someone trying to kill Marilee or trying to ruin her new show? Could it be the boy toy that both Marilee and her daughter, Kendall, are involved with? Or is it the ex-husband who left Marilee before she became rich and famous? Or is it one of the numerous staff members that Marilee has run off or ticked off?
Once again Andy jumps into the mystery and tries to help. When a murder occurs, Andy feels she knows exactly who is to blame. But finding the suspect becomes a bit trickier. Does she have the right person in mind? Will she help the police locate the correct suspect before anyone else becomes a victim?
This series is one of my current favorites. I think Andy is a highly entertaining character. Not having endless amounts of money myself, it is sometimes difficult for me to relate to her chosen lifestyle of living way below her means. I do admire it, however, and feel that it makes the character much more believable. (I would, however, suggest that she get a vehicle with good air conditioning. Why suffer?)
Just a note on this series. The murder does not happen right away in the book. The author spends time developing the characters before killing them off. So, if you like a mystery that has the death occur quickly, you may be a little disappointed. However, the mysteries are good, and the characters strong. This book is a great addition to the series, and I look forward to upcoming books.
The first book in the series is called "Blue Blood". Enjoy!
Book Description
modern-day tale that merges past and present, alchemy and adventure, and science and suspense, Soul Stealer is the pulse-racing sequel to Doctor Illuminatus. Siblings Pip and Tim once again come to the aid of Sebastian-a medieval alchemist's son who has awakened from a centuries-long slumber-when he finds himself face-to-face with a grand and terrifying evil. Appearing in a cunning disguise, another one of Sebastian's father's enemies has emerged from the past with a deadly plan: to get a hold of Gerbert d'Aurillac's ancient book of spells and use it to steal the souls of millions. As Sebastian primes them on the secrets of alchemy and spells, Pip and Tim must still rely on quick wit and courage when a school field trip seems fated to turn into a nuclear disaster. Soul Stealer brings The Alchemist's Son tales to a riveting and astounding conclusion.
Customer Reviews:
Soul Stealer: The Alchemist's Son Part II.......2007-05-13
My granddaughter introduced me to this book and its predecessor. The story is creative and captivating while still delivering positive messages. I highly recommend it for the 11-13 year old group.
A Good Read.......2007-01-23
Soul Stealer, the sequel to Alchemist's Son is a wonderful book. It brings that touch of fantasy in without going over the board and tipping it into a different world. The setting is in England and although you occassionally forget that, the author is very good at reminding you. I would rate it five stars but for one thing. These books were obviously supposed to be part of series, unfortunately the author died the year after publishing Soul Stealer. So while any good book leaves you wanting more, this one leaves you wanting just a bit too much more.
Soul stealing.......2006-09-02
Martin Booth's teenage alchemist returns in "Soul Stealer: The Alchemist's Son Part II," a somewhat shaky but somewhat stronger fantasy thriller. It's a more entertaining, creepy adventure, though the "alchemist's son" of the title is the book's biggest weakness.
Tim and Pip are about to start at their new school, which would seem normal if Sebastian had not given her an "evil detector" pendant. The two of them soon discover that not all is well at their school: One of the teachers, Yoland, is an evil magician who helped kill his father, and the local bully Guy Scrotton is an undead wodewose ("wild man").
So Pip and Guy take their riskiest step yet: Enrolling Sebastian in a modern high school. The three teenagers begin searching for Yoland's master plan, while trying to keep the savage Scrotton from ripping them to shreds. Then they learn that his plot may have something to do with their upcoming field trip... to a nuclear plant.
"Soul Stealer" has something of the same general plot as "Doctor Illuminatus" -- teen heroes, cameo by Satan himself, megalomaniacal sorcerers bent on ruling us all, beast-men, sheep with fangs, computer hacking, and some creepy medieval alchemy. It wouldn't take much more than that to make a really entertaining fantasy thriller.
And to some degree, the book is more engaging than its predecessor. It has a strong unifying plot, more descriptive prose and fewer brand names. Booth has obviously gotten a handle on his storytelling, now that he has introduced the main characters. What's more, he has some truly chilling villains, especially the savage wodewose Scrotton.
Sebastian the teenage alchemist is the biggest problem of the book. He comes across as rigid and humourless, useful mainly for historical background. Putting him in a typical school setting could have given the book some much-needed humour, and shown Sebastian in a more human light, but it never happens. Worse, Booth uses Sebastian to spout bits of historical minutiae that aren't really relevant.
The "alchemist's son" is a major weakness in the plot, but the "Soul Stealer" is a stronger second installment in Martin Booth's series. Flawed, but worth reading for those seeking something a little different.
"Are You Ready to Bind Yourself to the Cause of Good?".......2006-04-29
Twin siblings Pip and Tim have recently moved from the city to the countryside manor house of Rawne Barton with their parents. The move was a bit of a culture-shock for the city-slickers, but that was nothing compared to finding a young boy named Sebastian who had been in a magical state of hibernation for the last six hundred years. Struggling to cope with the 21st century, Sebastian's gifts as a powerful alchemist also had to be put to good use in the struggle against evil sorcerers who have also emerged in the present-day.
All this happened in "Doctor Illuminatus", the first book of the proposed "Alchemist's Son" trilogy, a pleasant though hardly memorable read. At the conclusion of my review for this previous book I wrote: "Despite all my complaints I was intrigued by the story, and I will track down the next installment `Soul Stealer.' Eventually."
This I have done, but I must confess that my search for the third book in this series will be even more lethargic than the search for this one. Despite a strong beginning, and excellent use of real history and alchemical knowledge in the shaping of his story, Booth continually fumbles in his melding of ancient and contemporary times.
First, the good components: Booth creates a beautiful setting for his characters; an English countryside full of "autumn leaves, mist over the river, and red antlered stags". In fact, it reminded me a little of the utterly fantastic "Children of Green Knowe" series by Lucy Boston, in its dark and dreamy feel. Likewise, though the twins are still a little bland, Pip has made a big improvement in becoming a strong female character (in the previous book she was simply a foil to the boys' adventures), and Sebastian is as interesting as ever in the failsafe story-plot of an innocent outside his comfort zone.
Likewise, the villains are more interesting this time around; still a little two-dimensional, but with intriguing quirks and motivations: Yoland who is described as "an evil psychiatrist" (and is the soul stealer of the title), and Scrotten, a `wodewose' (a wild boy living feral in the woods) - both of whom are acting undercover in the twins' new school as teacher and student.
But from this strong beginning come several weaknesses. Booth has always had trouble combining ancient and modern elements, which here results in several weak plot points. One minor issue is the twins enrolling Sebastian in school, somehow undermining the school's entire registration process, but mostly it is the climax of the story that involves a fieldtrip to a nuclear power plant which sadly makes no sense at all. Characters behave and situations change in whichever way is convenient for the story, resulting in an overblown evil plot that involves nothing less than the devil himself. It's all a bit much, and does not have the right build-up or basic logic to be carried off.
For me, "Soul Stealer" was altogether weaker than "Doctor Illuminatus", due to this illogical ending. Booth is strongest when he's dealing with the more intimate interactions between Sebastian, the twins and the various forces of evil; not comic-bookish evil plans. I'm intensely interested by the information that he slides into his story concerning English history and belief, and the basic premise of the story is also intriguing and certainly a lot darker than anything in "Harry Potter".
What's next for the Alchemist's Son? I'll find out...eventually.
Soul stealing.......2005-06-27
Martin Booth's teenage alchemist returns in "Soul Stealer: The Alchemist's Son Part II," a somewhat shaky but somewhat stronger fantasy thriller. It's a more entertaining, creepy adventure, though the "alchemist's son" of the title is the book's biggest weakness.
Tim and Pip are about to start at their new school, which would seem normal if Sebastian had not given her an "evil detector" pendant. The two of them soon discover that not all is well at their school: One of the teachers, Yoland, is an evil magician who helped kill his father, and the local bully Guy Scrotton is an undead wodewose ("wild man").
So Pip and Guy take their riskiest step yet: Enrolling Sebastian in a modern high school. The three teenagers begin searching for Yoland's master plan, while trying to keep the savage Scrotton from ripping them to shreds. Then they learn that his plot may have something to do with their upcoming field trip... to a nuclear plant.
"Soul Stealer" has something of the same general plot as "Doctor Illuminatus" -- teen heroes, cameo by Satan, megalomaniacal sorcerers, beast-men, sheep with fangs, computer hacking, and some creepy medieval alchemy. It wouldn't take much more than that to make a really entertaining fantasy thriller.
And to some degree, the book is more engaging than its predecessor. It has a strong unifying plot, more descriptive prose and fewer brand names. Booth has obviously gotten a handle on his storytelling, now that he has introduced the main characters. What's more, he has some truly chilling villains, especially the savage wodewose Scrotton.
Sebastian the teenage alchemist is the biggest problem of the book. He comes across as rigid and humourless, useful mainly for historical background. Putting him in a typical school setting could have given the book some much-needed humour, and shown Sebastian in a more human light, but it never happens. Worse, Booth uses Sebastian to spout bits of historical minutiae that aren't really relevant.
The "alchemist's son" is a major weakness, but the "Soul Stealer" is a stronger second installment in Martin Booth's series. Flawed, but worth reading.
Book Description
The god has declared that the special gifts, given to those worthy of Earth, however long suffering, needed to be found and returned to the worshipers at the Red Pool, or placed in the dedicated hands of those followers to whom nothing means more than the safety of the promised, coming king, he who is the foretold king to all men. The finding of the gifts, given freely by the god, now rests in the willingness of six searchers who brave the elements, marauders and blood-sucking Wyvern dragons. The Star Sisters, swords of magical value, are out in the world, some under evil control. Marko, an owner of a Star Sword, and his constant companion, Rehu, start out on the search, with only meager directions as to the Sister Swords' locations. In the adventure following, they befriend four more searchers also after treasures from the god.
Customer Reviews:
Action-packed science fiction thriller........2006-11-07
Nick Kyme's BACK FROM THE DEAD tells of one Eric Bane, whose life falls apart when he's expelled from a top-level position at Necromunda Hive City. A girl on the run, an underground gang chasing her, and a plague racing through the hive leaving zombies behind spices up his life in this action-packed science fiction thriller.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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- Feed your body - feed the soul!
- Great gift book for Book club members
- A Tasty Treat
- Great Book!
- The Great Culinary Companion to Book Clubs
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The Book Club Cookbook
Judy Gelman , and
Vicki Levy Krupp
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The Kids' Book Club Book: Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids' Book Clubs
ASIN: 158542322X
Release Date: 2004-05-06 |
Book Description
Add a delicious ingredient to your book club gatherings!
Whether it's mojitos with Love in the Time of Cholera or honey cake with The Secret Life of Bees, nothing spices up a book club meeting like great eats.
Featuring recipes and discussion ideas for one hundred popular book club selections, The Book Club Cookbook will guide you in selecting and preparing culinary masterpieces that blend perfectly with the literary masterpieces your club is reading. With contributions from many of the authors of these favorite books themselves, as well as profiles of book clubs all across the country that are creatively integrating food into their meetings, this singular cookbook includes such scrumptious pairings as:
Tandoori Shrimp with Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mint Juleps with The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Her Majesty's Spinach Borek (Pastry) and Her Majesty's Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Cucumber Yogurt with Leap of Faith by Queen Noor
Great Grandma Olivia's Sweet Potato Pie with Sugar by Bernice McFadden
Spicy Pork with Orange Hoisin Sauce in Wonton Cups with Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie
Death by Chocolate with The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Ambrosia with To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Joan and Lalita's Peach Cobbler with Cane River by Lalita Tademy
Griet's Vegetable Soup with Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Britta's Crab Casserole with The Hours by Michael Cunningham
and many more! The first cookbook designed specifically for book clubs, The Book Club Cookbook will add some real flavor to your book club meetings.
Customer Reviews:
Feed your body - feed the soul!.......2007-08-23
by Judy Bart Kancigor, author of Cooking Jewish: 532 Great Recipes from the Rabinowitz Family
from The Orange County Register
March 8, 2007
It's a simple idea. You read a good book and you just have to share. Some credit Oprah with starting the phenomenon, but, according to Rachel Jacobsohn, author of "The Reading Group Handbook," there are approximately 500,000 book clubs in the United States, double the number since 1994. And those that combine great books with great dining come away doubly nourished by sharing ideas as they break bread together.
Enter The Book Club Cookbook (Penguin), which pairs 100 popular book club selections with the recipes they inspire. Authors Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp sent thousands of surveys to book clubs across the nation to find out what they are reading and how they dine, and the response was overwhelming.
"When we started hearing the same book titles over and over from many different clubs, we knew those titles would make our list," said Krupp. "We also tried to balance the list by genre. We included fiction, non-fiction, history, memoir, even short stories. We included books highly recommended by African-American book clubs not found on other lists. Some L.A. Asian professionals read only books with Asian themes. Women of the West in Boulder, Colorado, read only books with an American Western woman protagonist or author."
The books are arranged alphabetically, and each section includes a brief synopsis - just enough to whet your appetite but not give away the story - a profile of a book club reading that book, and a recipe to pair with the selection: Tandoori Shrimp for "Life of Pi," Death by Chocolate for "The Da Vinci Code," Honey Cake for "The Secret Life of Bees." In many cases the book's author contributes a recipe or comment.
"The most elaborate and elegant dinner we heard about was served by The Dallas Gourmet Book Club for their discussion of `Personal History' by Katherine Graham," noted Gelman. "It included champagne, wine, Caviar Pie, Sausage Pinwheels, Shrimp Curry, Saffron Rice, Green Bean Bundles and Chocolate Raspberry Tarts. The group even printed a menu to look like headline news in The Washington Post."
The oldest club Gelman and Krupp found, the Wednesday Club of Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been meeting for 106 years! "It started as a literary society dedicated to self-improvement of the members," said Krupp. "Just recently the women decided to stop referring to each other as `Mrs.' and to start using first names. They read only nonfiction and serve dessert and coffee or tea with silver and linen napkins."
The cookbook's web site (www.bookclubcookbook.com) is an invaluable resource for readers. Want to speak personally to an author with those burning questions that only the author could answer? The "Invite an Author" page enables you to contact such luminaries as Chris Bohjalian, Jackie Mitchard and Kathryn Harrison for a phone discussion during your meeting. And sign up for their newsletter "Book Bytes" for reading suggestions and coordinating menu ideas.
Fullerton's own Taal Restaurant (on Nutwood across from Cal State 714-871-7846), my favorite for Indian cuisine, contributed a recipe for Chicken Biryani to pair with a discussion of "A Fine Balance" by the local Second Wednesday Dinner Book Club.
TAAL RESTAURANT'S CHICKEN BIRYANI
From "The Book Club Cookbook" by Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp
2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon corn oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced, or 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garam masala* (This Indian spice mixture can be found in Indian markets.)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 to 4 teaspoons red chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt (divided use)
1 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 bay leaves
2 cups basmati rice
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Sauté onions until beginning to soften. Add ginger, garlic and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Stir in spices and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until done but tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Bring 3½ cups water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon oil. Stir in rice. Simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Combine chicken and rice (discard the bay leaves) in large serving bowl; toss to mix. Garnish with raisins, cilantro, and mint.
Great gift book for Book club members.......2007-01-11
This book gives you some great suggestions for book clubs. I bought two copies to give as gifts...something I never do. Haven't tried the recipes--I just loved hearing how other bookclubs from all over the U.S. handle their meetings, their menus and their choice of books. Very readable,
A Tasty Treat.......2005-10-03
This book is exceptionally interesting - combining details about the books, recipies that relate to (or are included in)the books and details about book clubs all over the country...This is my second copy - I bought this one as a birthday gift for a friend!
Great Book!.......2004-11-21
This book is great for starting up a book club and trying to think of recipes that co-inside with the book. Some of them were very imaginative. I enjoyed the reviews of the books, and how they decided on the recipes for the stories they were reading.
I am sorry I really didn't try many of the recipes.
The Great Culinary Companion to Book Clubs.......2004-07-24
Have you ever wondered how to serve a suitable meal for a book discussion at your local book club? Whether you can serve a meal which is thematically related to the book being discussed? If the answers to both are yes, then the perfect solution is acquiring a copy of Judy Gelman's and Vicki Levy Krupp's "The Book Club Cook Book". The authors contacted members from over one hundred book clubs within the United States, soliciting comments not only the books themselves, but also on the meals served at these discussions (For the record, I am an outgoing coordinator of a book club, and am quoted in several entries.).
Each book listed is accompanied by a brief summary, including comments from book club members, and a recipe for an appropriate dish (For example, for Frank McCourt's "Angela's Ashes", is a recipe for Irish Soda Bread.). There is also an in-depth profile of a book club. So if you are wondering what to serve for a discussion of Yann Martel's novel "Life of Pi", then a suitable dish might be the Tandoori Shrimp featured for this entry.
This is a fun, highly informative book which will interest long-time book club members and those who are just joining. To their credit, the authors also provide some excellent tips on how to organize your own book club. Without question, "The Book Club Cook Book" may become the essential reference guide to serving meals at book club meetings.
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Sixth printing, 1948 (first was in 1937) of this vintage collection of recipes. Time travel to Hawaii of post-WW II via the foods you'd have eaten!
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Favorite recipes of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company employees.
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A Book of Favorite Recipes
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includes Braised Alligator
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Fundraiser for the school library.
Table Of Contents: Appetizers, Beverages, Breads & Rolls, Cakes & Frostings, Candy, Cookies, Desserts, Meat & Casseroles, Vegetables, Seafood, Pies & Pastry, Pickles & Relishes, Jame & Jellies, Salads & Dressings, Soups, Children "Do It Myself"
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