Comments on: Library Loot: the Eclectic

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:36:53 +0000

Cath, I’m sure that I will find the style and content riveting too. Enjoy The Nasty Bits!

By: Cath

Cath — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:40:57 +0000

I’ve read and enjoyed Kitchen Confidential. Even though I didn’t know that much about Bourdain I found his revelations about working in a professional kitchen absolutely rivetting. I have one more of his books, The Nasty Bits, on my tbr pile so must get to that at some stage.

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:43:17 +0000

Steph, I remember your review and I will be approaching this with caution as a result; however, as you mention, you are not a fan of him nor his brashness, whilst I think he’s the best thing since sliced bacon

The datedness of it is an interesting point. I am a bit of a foodie and a big fan of Top Chef but fairly ignorant of the industry so some of it may be revelatory to me.

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:21:05 +0000

I was less impressed with Kitchen Confidential when I read it last year, but admittedly, I don’t really like Bourdain all that much. However, if you like his brashness, then you’ll probably enjoy the book, because it’s certainly his voice loud & clear on the page!

It was certainly a fun book to read, but I think it does show its age to some extent. Some of the things he talks about may have been revelatory when he first mentioned them, but in the age of cooking networks and Top Chef and the like, a lot of it will seem like old hat to anyone who’s even remotely interested in food.

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:13:38 +0000

anothercookie, my thoughts on The Girl With Glass Feet will be with you soonish as I’m mid-way through. I hope I get on well with In the Miso Soup as I’ve been curious about it for some time.

By: anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:47:30 +0000

Oh, I want to read In The Miso Soup as well. Can’t wait to read how you get on with it.

Also, looking forward to your thoughts on Girl With Glass Feet. It’s kind-of on my TBR….

Good haul, that!

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Darren, I’m looking forward to curling up with a fleecy blanket of my own and reading it in one sitting!

Jackie, I have heard the same, that it is very accessible and a quick read.
I’ll be sure to share my thoughts on In the Miso Soup as I know you’ve been wanting to read Ryu Murakami.

Jenny, I’m pleased to hear another positive review of it! I haven’t read a bad one yet. I haven’t read many graphic novels and this one sounds a perfect addition to those that I have.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:32:52 +0000

I love Blankets – hope you will too! It was one of the first graphic novels I ever read, and I remember being surprised at how friendly and accessible it was. Lovely book.

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:57:59 +0000

I own Blankets and have heard so many wonderful things about it. The length put me off, but apparently it only takes a few hours to read.

I’m really interested in your thoughts on Miso Soup. I want to know if it will be too violent for me or not!

Enjoy your books!

By: Darren @ Bart's Bookshelf

Darren @ Bart's Bookshelf — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:53:34 +0000

You’re in for a fantastic few hours curled up reading Blankets!