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Summer Food The photographs in Summer Food that were used for the recipes made me want to cook more from the book. This is always a good sign to me, even though it is not an indication that all the recipes have been made and tested. Chef Tjaart Walraven may trace his ancestral roots to … Continue reading Summer Food, Tjaart Walraven
Cilka's Journey opening line: Cilka stares at the soldier standing in front of her, part of the army that has entered the camp. My blurb: Cilka has found a way to survive Auschwitz. But the way in which her survival is guaranteed will be the reason she is not liberated. Seen as a Nazi collaborator, … Continue reading Cilka’s Journey, Heather Morris
The Warehouse opening line: Well, I'm dying! My blurb: Cloud reigns supreme They have taken over the retail space in such a manner that no-one can compete. And in order for them to be the best they have to ensure that everything works properly. Are they hiding something sinister, and if so, can Zinnia work … Continue reading The Warehouse, Rob Hart
500 Meals For One is a great compendium of solo recipes. In fact, it is even perfect for a family of two like we are. Chapters are divided into: breakfast boosts sandwiches & wraps soups & salads keep it simple comfort food sweet treats make ahead Recipes that caught my eye: spiced buttermilk pancakes (p24 … Continue reading 500 Meals For One, Carol Beckerman
Shadow opening line: Through the window of the carriage, the close ranks of the fir trees crowded in along the sides of the railway line. My blurb: Marc Dane has been sent on a mission by his boss. The very wealthy Ekko Solomon, who is trying to right the wrongs of the world. Ekko has … Continue reading Shadow, James Swallow | Book Review
The Last Widow opening line: Michelle Spivey jogged through the back of the store, frantically scanning each aisle for her daughter, panicked thoughts circling her brain: How did I lose sight of her I am a horrible mother my baby was kidnapped by a pedophile or a human trafficker should I flag store security or … Continue reading The Last Widow, Karin Slaughter
The Rosie Result opening line: I was standing on one leg shucking oysters when the problems began. My blurb: Don Tillman thought he had it all planned out. Things with Rosie are running smoothly. His lectures are going to plan - or so he thinks. And Hudson has his routine. But then things go awry … Continue reading The Rosie Result, Graeme Simsion
Despite The Guilt-Free Gourmet being subtitled indulgent recipes without wheat, dairy or cane sugar, there are recipes with blackstrap molasses in them. Blackstrap molasses is a byproduct of the refining process of sugar cane. If like me you are sucrose intolerant, this is an ingredient you should not use. Chapters are divided into: Brunch Sharing Plates Light & … Continue reading The Guilt-Free Gourmet, Jordan & Jessica Bourke
Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss opening line: It should have been the greatest day of his life. My blurb: Professor Chandra should have been awarded the Nobel Prize. Of that he is sure. But once again, it is not his. That, the failure of his marriage and the fact his daughter will not speak to … Continue reading Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss
Killer Instinct opening line: Professor Jahan Darvish nudged his thick black glasses along the bridge of his nose and stared into the minibar fridge of his swanky Manhattan hotel suite while doing his best to ignore the outrageous price list posted off to the side. My blurb: Professor Jahan Darvish thinks he has it made. … Continue reading Killer Instinct, James Patterson And Howard Roughan
Skinny Desserts is all about indulging yourself without increasing your waistline. Kathryn Bruton has created 80 recipes that use low calorie ingredients and the result is desserts that are under the 300 calorie mark. She does not use sugar or flour substitutes in her baking and most of the recipes use standard pantry ingredients. Chapters … Continue reading Skinny Desserts, Kathryn Bruton
The Warning opening line: "Well, the town doesn't appear to be glowing." My blurb: Jordan and Maggie have been best friends since they started school. His dad works at the Nuclear Power Plant in their town, and her mother is the local vet. Their lives change forever when there is an explosion at the plant. … Continue reading The Warning, James Patterson & Robison Wells
When discussing vegetarian recipe books, a friend told me she was looking forward to trying the recipes found in Veg. This is Jamie Oliver's latest recipe book and he says it contains easy and delicious meals for everyone. Chapters are divided into: Curries & Stews Pies, Parcels & Bakes Soups & Sarnies Traybakes Rice & Noodles … Continue reading Veg, Easy And Delicious Recipes By Jamie Oliver
My Lovely Wife opening line: She is looking at me. My blurb: Tobias is deaf and uses his phone to 'talk' to women. He thinks this is the best way to start a relationship. But is it really? Who is Tobias and why is he the man you should not be taking home? My Lovely … Continue reading My Lovely Wife, Samantha Downing
Seven Letters opening line: Sarah smiled to herself as two more bottles of wine were ordered. My blurb: Sarah adores her daughter Izzy, and each year she writes her a letter. So far there are seven of them. Sarah is pregnant and blissful. But that bliss is soon shattered. She does not want to share with … Continue reading Seven Letters, Sinéad Moriarty