AUTHOR: Ruth Reichl
PUBLISHER: Random House Audio
PUB. YEAR: 2019
Setting: NY
Format: audio download
Rating - 4.5/5
Ruth Reichl was a food writer and restaurant critic for the NY Times and later became the editor & chief of Gourmet magazine; this is her gourmet memoir. What a delight this memoir was and the fact that the author reads the audio version made it all the more personal. She definitely knows how to write in a manner that appeals to the readers senses.
Her story is peppered with tantalizing recipes and, I now feel like I have to get my hands on the print version to perhaps try a few of the recipes she mentions. What an interesting life Ruth Reichl has lived and, I loved that she reflects about her mother might have finally been proud of her since as a child, she never felt like she could please her mother who suffered from mental illness. I also enjoyed the interesting behind the scenes tidbits about the publishing industry and how the food world has changed over the years. Readers do not have to be a gourmet themselves to enjoy this memoir.
Audio book download was provided free of charge by the publisher in exchange for my unbiased review.
This book seems to be a favorite with our blogging friends, so you've convinced me to give it a listen. If I become curious about some of the recipes, I'll see if I can borrow the print copy from the library. I'm trying to refrain from buying any books until I get my stacks under control. :)
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of this book but it sounds absolutely refreshing!
ReplyDeleteSo many have recommended this one to me and so I immediately obtained and copy but just haven't read it yet. I am trying to lose this quarantine blubber I am carrying around so I will wait on foodie books for a little while more.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds so lovely and I love the cover! I'll bet that the recipes are divine. Wonderful review, Diane!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adored Reichl's first book and have been meaning to get my hands on this one. This does sound good and I think I'll have to get it in print to try out some of the recipes!
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This was a favorite last year... glad you enjoyed it, too!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the one she wrote about being a restaurant critic and working at a food mag. I might try this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear I don't have to be a cooking freak to enjoy this memoir. I'm curious about her life story!
ReplyDeleteI've read Comfort Me with Apples and Tender at the Bone and enjoyed both of them. Thanks for the reminder of books that are about food and family and connections.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like seomthing I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of this book from your review! I don't read a lot of gourmet or food memoirs but I certainly like the idea.
ReplyDeleteI am not a food person so this one isn't for me, but I am glad it was a good read for you.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read this memoir. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks for the audio recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book very much.
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