Relish : My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley Pages : 192 Genre : Graphic novel, Memoir, Food Stand alone My Rating : 5/5 From the Back of the Book : Lucy Knisley loves food. The daughter of a chef and a gourmet, this talented young cartoonist comes by her obsession honestly. In her forthright, thoughtful, and funny memoir, Lucy traces key episodes in her life thus far, framed by what she was eating at the time and lessons learned...

I noticed I tend to take a lot less notes while listening to audiobooks, but I still want to share a few comments on the books I recently listened too; hence, it is once more time for mini-reviews! * * * Everyone Worth Knowing by Lauren Weisberger Narrator : Eliza Dushku Lenght : Abridged, 4h58 Genre : Women’s fiction Stand Alone My rating : 2/5 From Goodreads : Soon after Bette Robinson quits her horrendous Manhattan banking job...

Paris, My Sweet  : A year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate) by Amy Thomas Pages : 280 Genre : Memoir, Cultural Stand Alone Rating :  What it’s about : For Amy Thomas, a woman obsessed with France, working on the Champs-Élysées and walking daily the streets of Paris sounds like a dream; even more if you get a taste of its delicious pastries and chocolates. When she gets the opportunity to work in the City of Light, she jumps...

Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay by Christopher Benfley Pages : 270 Genre : Non-Fiction Stand Alone My Rating : From the Book’s Jacket : An unforgettable voyage across the reaches of America and the depths of memory, Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay tells the story of America’s artistic birth. Following his family back through the generations, renowned critic Christopher Benfey unearths an ancestry- and an aesthetic-that is...

I read a lot more holiday-related books last year than I did this year, but by the time I was ready to review them, it was January and it felt a little late to post these reviews. So, I’m doing this all at once, reviewing my sole Christmas read of 2011 (which was a disappointment) and last year’s reading (much better!) If you’re looking for a last minute holiday read, maybe these books will inspire you; if not, you can take a...

Stiff : the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach Pages : 304 Genre : Non fiction Stand Alone My Rating : If you’ve been around my blog for a while, a review of a non-fiction book about the human cadaver is probably not what you’re expecting! And truly, though I have a certain curiosity for shows like C.S.I. or Bones, it’s not something I usually go out of my way to find information about. The positive reviews I had...

French Milk by Lucy Knisley Pages : 193 Genre : Graphic Novel, memoir Stand Alone My Rating : French Milk is an adorable graphic novel, illustrating Lucy and her mother’s trip to Paris during the 2006-2007 holidays. Charming and evocative of the beautiful French city, this visual travelogue is also illustrated by a few photographs, though the author’s drawings really are center stage to the story. I adored reading French Milk,...

The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz Pages : 260 Genre : Non-fiction, Memoir, Recipes Stand alone My Rating : What it’s about : Moving to Paris to build a new life, american pastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz realizes this is, indeed, a different life France has in store for him. Through memories and recipes, combined with good humor, the author shares his experience of adapting to a new culture. My Thoughts : One...