Books I read in January 2013

So, my illness in January also had the un-intended side effect of making me read more than usual… In addition to making it through 11 seasons of Frasier. I discovered one of those neverending Harlequin series, that, just when I thought it was over, they moved geographic location slightly, and the stories could start all… Continue reading Books I read in January 2013

Books I read in November

Well, where have November gone? Looking at the amount of books I read, I have a certain idea of why it went by so quickly… I discovered some new authors through Goodreads – and proceeded to read everything in their series. I also did a bit of travel, which resulted in time to read books.

Books I read in October

October’s been a pretty skimpy reading month, I think. There’s been a lot of house cleaning instead. And still more house cleaning to come.

Book review: Dronningen (100 things #5)

There is a new Norwegian book out, about Queen Sonja. Dronningen by Ingar Sletten Kolloen. Already last week, the papers were filled with news from the book (some of which were definitely known before) her two miscarriages, that Mette-Marit served her potential mother-in-law pasta with canned tuna the first time they met, (the book specifies… Continue reading Book review: Dronningen (100 things #5)

Books I read in September

The first week of September was vacation time – Paris, and reading in the parks, and in cafés. Some books were more serious, but basically it’s been a month of reading fluff. And it’s been glorious.

Review: Yes, Chef

Marcus Samuelsson is someone I first heard about when he was a judge on Top Chef. At the time I was intrigued by a Swedish chef making it in the US to the degree that he joined the Top Chef “family.” (I realize that this is not a parameter of success in the cooking world,… Continue reading Review: Yes, Chef

Books I read in August

Oh, these books. I think I’ve read less books in August than I anticipated. Mostly because I’ve been reading fan fiction instead.

Review: French children don’t throw food

Here’s the thing: I don’t have children. I have no immediate plans to have children (though my gynecologist was quick to point out that children can be unplanned) but this book really resonated with me. The book is French Children Don’t Throw Food, and to be perfectly honest – I got it for the title alone.… Continue reading Review: French children don’t throw food