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August 12
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Rachel
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The Wedding Officer: A Novel of Culinary Seduction (Hardcover)
by Anthony Capella
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read in August, 2008
Rachel said:
"Don't read this book when you're hungry! The descriptions of food are simply gorgeous, from the way the author describes the perfect apricot, to the delights of freshly made mozzarella, to rustic and delicious Neopolitan dishes. Capella provides an i...more
Don't read this book when you're hungry! The descriptions of food are simply gorgeous, from the way the author describes the perfect apricot, to the delights of freshly made mozzarella, to rustic and delicious Neopolitan dishes. Capella provides an interesting view of occupied Naples during World War II. The weakest point was plot/characterization -- for example, the characters discussing politics in a partisan camp outside Rome seemed rushed and tacked-on-- and the strongest element was setting. I can't decide if the food should be considered part of the setting or as a character, it was described so vividly!
Overall, an entertaining, easy read....less
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July 22
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July 15
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Rachel
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Not Yet Drown'd: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Peg Kingman
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read in July, 2008
Rachel said:
"I've never read a book where tea (and the 19th century tea industry) factored so prominently--it was really interesting.
Great writing, decent plot. Better characterization of the female characters than the male characters, but this wasn't a huge ...more
I've never read a book where tea (and the 19th century tea industry) factored so prominently--it was really interesting.
Great writing, decent plot. Better characterization of the female characters than the male characters, but this wasn't a huge detraction for me. Good description of setting, from chilly Edinburgh to the difficulties of a long sea voyage to the lush (but dangerous?) Indian landscape....less
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July 02
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Rachel
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Playing with the Grown-Ups (Hardcover)
by Sophie Dahl
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Rachel
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Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict (Hardcover)
by Laurie Viera Rigler
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Rachel
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The Septembers of Shiraz (Hardcover)
by Dalia Sofer
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Rachel
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The Careful Use of Compliments (Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 4)
by Alexander McCall Smith
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Rachel
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The Right Attitude to Rain (Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 3)
by Alexander McCall Smith
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Rachel
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44 Scotland Street (Book 1)
by Alexander McCall Smith
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Rachel
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Friends, Lovers, Chocolate (Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 2)
by Alexander McCall Smith
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