Imagine my delight a month ago when I discovered an email from the Penguin Group publishers regarding my book review of Kate Jacob's The Friday Night Knitting Club. They wanted to know if I, along with others who had reviewed her book, would be interested in receiving a review copy of her newest book, Comfort Food. How could I pass on that since I really enjoyed her first book?
The story starts out enjoyably with thoughts about the importance of birthday cake. Gus Simpson (short for Augusta) is a successful TV chef/personality. She's the type of warm hostess that makes sure that every possible need of her guests is addressed while serving delicious home-styled food and of course that most important component, dessert. The problem is that she's about to turn the big 5-0 yet she doesn't feel like she's that age. Suddenly her comfortable world begins to turn on its ear - from dealing with her two grown yet not quite adult daughters, a beautiful and young competitor to her TV hostess domain, and being the one person who always has the right answers for everyone else. Now it's time for Gus to get answers for herself.
Just like Kate Jacob's first book, this one is filled with strong female relationships and characters that you don't ever want to let go. It's also a good behind-the-scenes peek at food television. Of course like all good stories, it had to end. Immediately I missed reading about the characters and couldn't help but wonder about the future of these interesting characters. Definitely a good enjoyable read. You'll like getting to know Gus.
it sounds good- I will look for it! I can read in the middle of the night...i can! with the booklight under the covers!
Posted by: calamity kim | April 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Will be adding this one to my reading list! Thanks for the tip...Happy Days ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | April 29, 2008 at 06:40 AM
Tami, I went to the site to see the mermaids they are gorgeous. I'm glad that I got to see them because I wasn't quite sure how all the pieces went together. I looked at some of your other pictures and your work is beautiful.
Thanks for the help.
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | April 30, 2008 at 01:25 PM