For Kenneth, food is joy, comfort, family, friendship, connection, tradition, culture, memory and celebration. In his first recipe book, Paradise, it is all about pleasure. Saying yes to that second helping. Paradise Food is so much more than just fuel. It’s pleasure. It’s comfort. It’s connection. It’s culture and tradition. It’s celebration. In the same … Continue reading Paradise, Kenneth Tebogo Middleton

I want to be very open in that I support a Mediterranean diet. But, in order to learn more, I requested to review Living The Ultimate Carnivore Lifestyle. This is a South African guide and cookbook by Hendrik Marais. In it he is very clear that the strict carnivore, relaxed carnivore and ketovore advice is … Continue reading Living The Ultimate Carnivore Lifestyle

The Country Road Murders opening lines: Silas Tucker, all six-foot-six of him and all two hundred sixty-five pounds of him, is a high school principal who irons his khaki pants to military creases and still looks like the hard-ass-defensive end he used to be. My blurb: Silas Tucker Jr. has his whole life ahead of … Continue reading The Country Road Murders, James Patterson

This latest recipe book from Ilse van der Merwe is a celebration of our diverse and colourful food cultures. The classic recipes in Timeless South African contain stories behind the iconic dishes. If you want to learn more about our Rainbow Nation, this recipe book is a great place to start. Timeless South African In Timeless … Continue reading Timeless South African, Ilse van der Merwe

The Lover opening lines: She feels the blood before she opens her eyes. She's not sure if it's the jackhammering in her head or the pounding on the door that's woken her. My blurb: Hallie fell in love at nineteen and left everything she knew behind to make a life with Calvin. When everything fell … Continue reading The Lover, Mary Watson

It Could Have Been Her opening lines: I liked the girl. She had a nice smile. She was friendly. I could tell she liked us. My blurb: Jane did not have the best start in life. Her parents were alcoholics, and her brother died of a drug addiction. She marries into wealth, not once, but … Continue reading It Could Have Been Her, Lisa Jewell

Simple Suppers is a celebration of fuss-free food, and a kitchen companion that is a simple, seasonal guide to feeding families throughout the year. Simple Suppers Simple Suppers is your new best friend in the kitchen for fuss-free, wholesome meals the whole family will love. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes, this book offers seasonal dishes that … Continue reading Simple Suppers, Sarah Graham

The Divorce opening lines: When the police arrive, how will I explain the dead bodies in the house? Only one dead body would be easier to explain. My blurb: On the surface of it, Naomi has it all. The perfect husband who manages a hedge fund. A beautiful house where she has made a home for her … Continue reading The Divorce, Freida McFadden

Private Tokyo opening lines: Muchen Wang had been set on fire in Somalia, evaded grenade attacks in Congo, and dodged bullets in Sudan, but he'd never faced tachycardic danger like this. My blurb: Jack Morgan has no idea what he is walking into when he arrives in Tokyo. And it soon becomes clear to him … Continue reading Private Tokyo, James Patterson

Rocket’s Red Glare opening lines: Sergeant Jeff Carnes sat paralyzed in the passenger seat of the smoldering Humvee, slowly regaining consciousness after the concussion of the RPG. My blurb: Nat Phillips is the right person, in the right place, not once, but twice. First in Baghdad, then in Nantucket. The company he works for has … Continue reading Rocket’s Red Glare, James Patterson

Like Jamie, many of us are asking the same questions. How do we help our bodies be the best they can be? What do we need to do to maintain a healthy weight? How do we sleep better? How do we support our immune systems so they can protect us from common illnesses? And ultimately,  … Continue reading Eat Yourself Healthy, Jamie Oliver

26 Beauties opening lines: Tina Barnes turned the key to the BMW X3. All she got was a series of clicks. "Awffffuck the Bavarian Motor Works!" My blurb: Something is leading Detective Lindsay Boxer to believe that two seemingly unrelated cases are indeed connected. And, in the midst of her investigation her friend Cindy is … Continue reading 26 Beauties, James Patterson

According to Lila, good food should not be limited by your budget, time, creativity or skill. She showcases this in her recipe book, The Big Tasty Bite. The Big Tasty Bite For Lila Lerie, food is an endless avenue for creativity and freedom. Good food shouldn’t be limited by your budget, time, creativity or skill, … Continue reading The Big Tasty Bite, Lila Lerie

Judge Stone opening lines: Bria Gaines stood at the back door of the small brick office building she rented in Union Springs, Alabama, population 3,314. My blurb: Mary Stone is more than just a Judge. She is a farmer, a sister, and a Black Woman living in the Black Belt of America. In her courtroom … Continue reading Judge Stone, James Patterson

Antihero opening lines: Shiny penny-sized blood drops on the white tile floor of the East Los Angeles bodega reflect back the sterile fluorescent lights above. My blurb: Evan is ready to change a few things in his life. He will allow Josephine to go on a mission. But, he will not allow her to distract … Continue reading Antihero, Gregg Hurwitz

Kiss Her Goodbye opening lines: When I was a girl, I dreamed. Running through my father's orchard in pursuit of my brother, ten years older and newly returned from school. My blurb: Sabera is a mother who will do anything for her child. She will marry a much older man, just to have them both … Continue reading Kiss Her Goodbye, Lisa Gardner

The Impossible Fortune opening lines: They show you how to make bombs on the internet. If you know where to look. My blurb: Elizabeth has not been her normal self for quite some time. But, with everyone occupied with their own lives, she is finally ready to be a part of the gang again. Only … Continue reading The Impossible Fortune, Richard Osman

The Invisible Woman opening lines: My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman. No, not the kind that can make a deck of cards look like it's shuffling itself. My blurb: Elinor was the best at what she did, because she could blend in. But, when her boss ends her career, she … Continue reading The Invisible Woman, James Patterson

One Night in Paris opening lines: It happened to people, this longing, emerging from an unknown void, grabbing the soul with a firm hand, the urge to simply let go and sink to the depths of the ocean. My blurb: Claire is not sure if she is just bored in her marriage, or bored with … Continue reading One Night in Paris, Nina George