Tuesday, May 31, 2011

As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVotoAs Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto by Julia Child

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fans of Julia Child will welcome the insights offered by this correspondence which began when Julia Child wrote Bernard DeVoto, responding to an article he wrote about knives. Avis DeVoto, his wife, replied and thus began a friendship. This is a fascinating collection of letters which not only covers the evolution of MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING, but also offers commentary on the political issues of the day, a peak into the life of Avis and Bernard DeVoto, and an insight into Julia's experiences living in various European postings through Paul Child's work for the government. Thank you to netgalley!







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Monday, May 16, 2011

Drawing Conclusions: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery (Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries)Drawing Conclusions: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery by Donna Leon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


When a woman reports her neighbor's death, Commissario Brunetti can't resist investigating further, even though the cause of death is ruled a heart attack. There is a suspicious bruise on the woman's neck and a couple things about her apartment are odd. This is Donna Leon's 20th Brunetti mystery and here there is a mystery about whether there is something to investigate. A pleasant twist for Leon fans!



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