September Additional Read Nominations ***CLOSED***

[Lynn, Moderator]

Time to nominate for September's Additional Read

For some countries, September is the month for Harvest Festival; a celebration of the food grown on the land. This month's nominations should be about food; in the title, picture on the cover, or in the subject matter of the book.

- Please make sure to include book link or book cover link. This can be done by clicking on the 'add book / author' link above the comment box. If not possible (because you're using the mobile app), then make sure you include both book title and author.
Your nomination will not count if not in either of these formats.

- Please refrain from nominating any book that has already been a group read or scheduled to read as part of the Goodreads Choice Award Book Club. These can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

- Please do not nominate a second (or later) book in a series read. Your nomination will be not counted if you do.

- Only one nomination per person will be accepted.

- Nominations will close on Sunday 3rd August, 5pm GMT and will be followed by a poll.

[Colleen]

[Virginie (chouettblog)]

I would like to nominate The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais

[Beth]

The Sandcastle Girls

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Food theme... interesting.
Eating Animals
is my nomination. I've been curious about this book for some time and it would make for an interesting discussion I think.

[Sarah]

-The unforgettable story of a woman splintered by war and cultural mores, desperately struggling to hold her family together, THE FIG ORCHARD is a rich, compelling epic of love, heroism, family and empowerment. In an isolated, tradition-bound village high above the Jordan River, balancing delicately amidst age-old superstitions and religious orthodoxy, Nisrina Huniah, a fifteen-year-old girl, is torn between innocent imaginings and looming apprehensions as she marries a man she has never met, only to fall in love on the night they are wed. Her joy takes a heart-wrenching turn when the encroaching World War fiercely shatters her reality, propelling her on an unexpected journey where she develops friendships that ultimately alter her perception of herself and the world around her. Beautifully written, this sweeping epic of love and friendship, longing, and the hope of redemption is woven into a colorful tapestry that comes alive against the vibrant backdrop of life in early twentieth-century Middle East. With its haunting and deeply affecting ending, THE FIG ORCHARD will remain in the hearts and minds of its readers long after the last page is turned.

[Amy]

The Peach Keeper

[Kristie, Moderator]

The House We Grew Up In

[Misha]

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

[Sarah]

Misha wrote: "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley"

Ha ha - I thought about doing this one too.

[Misha]

Sarah wrote: "Misha wrote: "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley"

Ha ha - I thought about doing this one too."

:):)

[Dianne]

Fun topic - I'd like to nominate - I've had it on TBR list for a while

[Lynn, Moderator]

Beth wrote: "The Sandcastle Girls "

I'm not sure how this fits the theme Beth?

[Erica]

I am on my mobile and cannot access the link you provided to search if a book has been previously done. I have read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Apple Orchid by Susan Wiggs

[Alissa]

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg

[Kristie, Moderator]

Hi Erica - That one has not been read by our group. Link for your nomination:

Link for Alissa:

[Beth]

Lynn wrote: "Beth wrote: "The Sandcastle Girls "

I'm not sure how this fits the theme Beth?"

that's because it doesn't - LOL!

(I guess it would have helped if I had read the directions - sorry!)

[Beth]

How about The Lemon Orchard ?

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Fig Orchard, Apple Orchard, Lemon Orchard....
The theme could have been "Orchard books" :P

[Kristie, Moderator]

Lol Ally!

[Lynn, Moderator]

Alissa wrote: "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg"

Aw, I love that book (and film)!

Tullia, condiments are food so yes it does :)

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

I would re-read Jam too!!! I looooove that book!

[Janina]

While I am not sure I won't vote for one of the nominations so far, I'd like to add this one which is on my "to-read" list ...

The Dinner

[Alycia]

Just recommended to me by my mother in law so I'll nominate it. :)

[Erica]

thanks Kristie!

[Portia]

Janina wrote: "While I am not sure I won't vote for one of the nominations so far, I'd like to add this one which is on my "to-read" list ...

The Dinner
"

This book is on my actual shelf, so I second :-)

[Beth]

It's on mine too so I won't cry if it wins :)

[Misha]

Beth wrote: "It's on mine too so I won't cry if it wins :)"

Janina, Portia, Beth & now count me too :P:P

[Liz]

The Orchardist

[Lynn, Moderator]

Well the food theme seems to be popular! :)

[Anima]

Wow, there are so many great reads nominated. I will pass with the nominations this time, but I will add some of those to my tbr list. Some I have been meaning to read for ages, ei Eating Animals, perhaps in September I will have more time to do it and extra motivation :)

[Lynn, Moderator]

Nominations now closed. Poll can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...