Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Top Ten Tuesday: Books Involving Food

 




This week's Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl features books that involve food. I knew there was slim chance I'd have reviews for anything on this topic. It just isn't my thing. But it sounded like a fun challenge to find them anyway. 

When searching though, I discovered so many that I was excited! Who knew there was a whole community of book and foodie lovers out there who actually make lists of these books and seek them out for this reason. I think that is fascinating. Since I am not a big fan of books set in the present I was also glad to see some historical fiction food themed books. I will definitely be trying out a couple of them. Number ten is right up my alley. Here is my list! Happy Reading ya'll :) 


1. The Hannah Swenson Mysteries by Joanne Fluke. 

2. Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel





7. Babette's Feast by Isak Dinesen

8. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

9. Heartburn by Nora Ephron

10. John Saturnall's Feast by Lawrence Norfolk





14 comments:

  1. Fried Green Tomatoes was such a good read.

    Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.

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  2. I loved Fried Green Tomatoes! Have the Hannah Swenson books on my TBR, too.

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thanks!

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    1. Thanks Aymee! I like the Swenson books! I prefer historical books but those are always cute with great recipes. I will check out your list :)

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  3. If you lean more into historical fiction, you should look at The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. It's a great look at how families dealt with rationing during the war years.

    Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
    https://readbakecreate.com/foodies-in-books-ten-books-featuring-food/

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    1. That does sound interesting. I can't imagine how hard it was to feed everyone at that time! Thanks for the suggestion and I will have to check out your list too :)

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  4. I only read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when I was younger.

    My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2024/09/03/top-ten-tuesday-books-involving-food/

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    1. Yes, it's a favorite of mine from when I was a kid. Thanks Laurie, I will have to go to your list and see what you've got!

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  5. I'm one of those people who are into foodie books! LOL. If you read and review any of these I'd love to have you link up with our monthly event. https://www.spiritblog.net/september-2024-foodies-read/

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  6. I feel like I need to read more from this genre as well! Great list!

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    1. Thanks Cindy! I need to branch out, lol....I like the same authors and it's hard for me to read new stuff sometimes!

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  7. These sound good. I hope you enjoy whichever ones you read! I didn't realise that I liked food based books but I do. I think they add an interesting extra layer to a story.

    Have a great week!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/03/top-ten-tuesday-books-involving-food-that-are-not-cookbooks/

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    1. Thanks Emily! I need to add you to my blog roll. So many wonderful book bloggers to add. Yes, who knew food could make the story so much fun? I will check out your list :)

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  8. Oooh! All of these books sound interesting! Great list!

    Here’s my TTT

    Rabbit Ears Book Blog: WORLD’S WEIRDEST BOOK BLOG!

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    1. Thanks Ronyell! I will have a look at your list today :)

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