Welcome to February's Pass The Book:
A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg has been, the front cover tells me, a New York Times bestseller. So it's just possible that some of you have already read it. But if it's as new to you as it was to me, then you are in for a treat!
Before the book Molly created the Orangette blog - a feast of writing and recipes still very much worth a browse. A Homemade Life draws out her writing and collects together her recipes beautifully.
As I read, I confess, I began to feel a little envious of her enthusiasm - no, her family's, enthusiasm for food and for cooking it. It was never really a big thing in my family: we have always been makers rather than bakers. But if ever I were to write a memoir, I'd like it to turn out a lot like this. But with more pins, and probably a zipper foot for good measure.
Check out her blog, then put your name down for a chance to read her book. I think you'll like it. The usual rules apply - it's all on the Pass The Book page (together with as much up to date information about the other books as I can gather). Internationals are welcome - and so are newcomers! Simply leave a comment if you are interested and I'll draw a name in a week's time.
Before I go today I'd like to thank both Deb and Rinda for their lovely Thank You cards. The miles disappear when the post brings a note from a friend. Thank you!
As I read, I confess, I began to feel a little envious of her enthusiasm - no, her family's, enthusiasm for food and for cooking it. It was never really a big thing in my family: we have always been makers rather than bakers. But if ever I were to write a memoir, I'd like it to turn out a lot like this. But with more pins, and probably a zipper foot for good measure.
Check out her blog, then put your name down for a chance to read her book. I think you'll like it. The usual rules apply - it's all on the Pass The Book page (together with as much up to date information about the other books as I can gather). Internationals are welcome - and so are newcomers! Simply leave a comment if you are interested and I'll draw a name in a week's time.
Before I go today I'd like to thank both Deb and Rinda for their lovely Thank You cards. The miles disappear when the post brings a note from a friend. Thank you!
22 comments:
Super choice, Sian, and you are writing your memoirs, in some form, on your blog, you know....
Super choice, Sian, and you are writing your memoirs, in some form, on your blog, you know....
Don't enter me for this one, as I already own it and loved it! One of my all-time favorite food/memoirs.
Me, me, me! Sounds like a great book. I enjoy reading, memoirs and cooking, so this is right up my alley.
Ooooh...I would love to get my hands on this book. Thanks for the chance, Sian... xo
Well as I have passed the other book on now ... I obviously have a big space on my bookshelf ... just room enough for this one! Count me in please.
This sounds like another inspired choice,Sian....count me in.
It looks really interesting, Sian - I'd love to be in the draw, thank you :-) And the cards look lovely, hooray for hapy mail! xx
I'll not join in with this one, but just wanted to say that if you want another chance to be in a pass the book draw then hop over to my blog to put your name down for 'Still Missing'! Sorry to hijack you Sian!
Becky, that's okay :) I have it noted on the info page that your draw is open, so I hope you get some new visitors!
Hello Sian, I would love to be in this draw please x
OooooH!! That looks like a goodie!!! Please count me in!
To echo what someone said earlier, you're doing a darn good job of writing your memoirs here on your blog to date!!
Are we allowed to have a chance if we just won another pass the book on someone else's blog? If so I would definitely be up for reading this book!
thanks for offering yet another interesting sounding book Sian. It is amazing to think where the books have been travelling to! xxx
Me too please, put my name in the hat :)
Yes please! This one sounds fantastic Sian :-)
What a lovely choice! have ready about it, but not it, so yes please to being in the draw, Sian. :) Though we're not great foodies up here either, but I'm sure it will be stimulating.
wow! you really do choose the most amazing books! I'd love to be in the draw, thanks!
I've had a quick look at her blog and would love the chance to be in the draw. Thanks Sian, another great choice :) xx
Yet another interesting book up on offer ~ I could do with some happy mail, so count me in, please.
homemade cards are the best.
Jo xxxx
This book looks really interesting. Have been watching this Pass the Book from a far for a while now and thought it was time to jump in and get involved! :)
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