Garlic and Sapphires
by Ruth Reichl
Buy book: $9.74

In this "New York Times" bestseller, beloved food writer Reichl, an unlikely master of disguise, presents her adventures in restaurant reviewing for "The New York Times."

 

I would highly recommend this book! I read it a couple of years ago when it first came out and the author is a wonderful storyteller. I read it because I'd also read her previous books, "Tender at the Bone", and "Comfort Me With Apples".

I heard this author interviewed on the radio, and she read an excerpt. It was intriguing, and at the time, I thought that maybe I'd get the book and read it. Now this exerpt showed up in my mailbox! I am taking it as a sign that I am SUPPOSED to read this book. Can hardly wait!

I like the tone of the first read of this book. Now cooking isn't my favorite pastime, but something about the repartee is enticing. Anyone else agree??

Loved the first two excerpts, will be checking this book out.

This book is wonderful! I read it when it first came out and truly enjoyed it. The book really helped me understand the world of a food critque; it's not all I thought it would be. The reading is enlightening, and very entertaining. Ruth's sense of humor always come through.

Had not paid attention to the author's name until I read the responses today and was so pleasantly surprised to recognize the name - I saw her on our public tv not too long ago in an interview from 1999 I believe - concerning her first book "Tender at the Bone" which was so funny that I immediately went out and bought the book and thoroughly enjoyed and laughed out loud in many parts - think it made it more enjoyable since I had seen the interview - a good LOL book for Danielle I believe it was who was looking for a funny book -

So now I must read the first two reads of this one -

She's still got her great writing style - must get this book immediately - have not been reading as much lately and this is just what I need -

As I came to the end of today's read and read the words "continue on Wednesday", I thought I CAN'T WAIT TILL WEDNESDAY!! This book is so intriguing. And even the cover of the book is funny - with her hiding her face.

So now I'll off to go buy the book.

Didn't you all just love her descriptive writing today of New York's seducing her with its spring weather, etc.? - can't wait to get this book -

The first two days were no different than the captivating interviews I've heard on NPR.

My first impression was why read this if I've already heard the interview. Today was different and it was what I was hoping for and looking for.

A must read for any foodie. I can't wait!

It gets better and funnier - I also recommend highly her first book "Tender at the Bone" which is a hoot as well, going back to her childhood and experiences with her mother who was called by some "the queen of mold" -

Got this book from the library yesterday and read more last night - my only regret - it's not in large type -

I got this book yesterday and I devoured the first half last night. I'm loving it.