false 4952 386187 0679751521 9780679751526 1402 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174355740m/386187.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174355740s/386187.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/386187.Midnight_in_the_Garden_of_Good_and_Evil 3.74 16563 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been heralded as a "lyrical work of nonfiction," and the book's extremely graceful prose depictions of some of Savannah, Georgia's most colorful eccentrics--remarkable characters who could have once prospered in a William Faulkner novel or Eudora Welty short story--were certainly a critical factor in its tremendous success. (One resident into whose orbit Berendt fell, the Lady Chablis, went on to become a minor celebrity in her own right.) But equally important was Berendt's depiction of Savannah socialite Jim Williams as he stands trial for the murder of Danny Hansford, a moody, violence-prone hustler--and sometime companion to Williams--characterized by locals as a "walking streak of sex." So feel free to call it a "true crime classic" without a trace of shame.]]> 4952 3.69 21379 2257 1994 12786 0143036939 9780143036937 569 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166509873m/12786.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166509873s/12786.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12786.The_City_of_Falling_Angels 3.39 2488 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. In lieu of Savannah, he offers us Venice, another port city full of eccentric citizens and with a long, colorful history. Like the first book, this one has a trial at the its center: Berendt moves to Venice in 1997, just three days after the city's famed Fenice opera house burns down during a restoration. The Venetian chattering classes, among whom Berendt finds a home, want to know whether it was an accident or arson. Initially, Berendt investigates, but is soon distracted by the city's charming denizens. Early on, he's warned, "Everyone in Venice is acting," which sets the stage for fascinating portraits: a master glassblower creating an homage to the fire in vases, an outspoken surrealist painter, a tenacious prosecutor and others. As the infamous Italian bureaucracy drags out the investigation, Berendt spends more time schmoozing with the expatriate community in long discussions about its role in preserving local art, culture and architecture. By the time the Fenice is rebuilt and reopens, Berendt has delivered an intriguing mosaic of modern life in Venice, which makes for first-rate travel writing, albeit one that lacks a compelling core story to keep one reading into the night.
Publishers Weekly]]> 4952 3.69 21379 2257 2005 5702291 1400068231 9781400068234 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255636160m/5702291.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255636160s/5702291.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5702291.The_Lady_Sons_Savannah_Country_Cookbook 3.67 3
Down-home and downright delicious, the recipes in The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook have become classics of their kind–Southern meals from the heart of Georgia and the heart of their wonderful creator. Paula H. Deen has owned and operated The Lady & Sons restaurant for almost twenty years–and the tastiest starters, main courses, and desserts on her menu are now available in a stunning keepsake edition of her bestselling cookbook.

The Lady & Sons is more than an institution; it’s an inspiration. Paula started the place newly divorced and with the creditors closing in. Enlisting the help of her devoted sons, Jamie and Bobby, she turned it into a runaway success and a symbol of pluck, perseverance, and plain hard work.

Here are the delicious fruits of their labors–hearty appetizers from Pecan-Stuffed Dates to Pickled Okra Sandwiches; mouth-watering dinners like Red Snapper Stuffed with Crabmeat and Foolproof Standing Rib Roast; and such devilishly good treats as Praline Pumpkin Pie or Tunnel of Fudge Cake. Plus breads, sides, sauces, and more . . . complete with mouthwatering color photographs.

For family suppers, parties, or picnics, these easy-to-follow recipes will be hard to resist–just like the elegant new edition that contains them.]]> 38159 3.94 1642 369 4952 3.69 21379 2257 1998 7295206 0641908431 9780641908439 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7295206-la-ciudad-de-los-angeles-caidos 0.0 0 4952 3.69 21379 2257 3223318 0.0 0 0 2006 77949 8881584115 9788881584116 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170908383m/77949.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170908383s/77949.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77949.Angelo_Musco_Operaprena 0.0 0 44161 0.0 0 0 4952 3.69 21379 2257 2003 7053472 0307431576 9780307431578 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7053472-other-voices-other-rooms 0.0 0 431149 3.98 76769 4610 4952 3.69 21379 2257 2007