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Consumed "House and Home"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:46:16 GMT

House and Home

by Kathleen Mccleary

WORTH IT!

House and Home by Kathleen McCleary

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:45:19 GMT

House and Home

by Kathleen Mccleary

Sometimes I wish All Consuming offered another option that didn’t include the exclamation point after “Worth consuming!” I mean, I’m not THAT excited about the book. That said, I found the book to be a fast and enjoyable read about a woman in her forties trying to figure out what she wants and she thinks it’s a house. Don’t get me wrong, I did like the book and sometimes had a hard time putting it down. It did get annoying in some parts but I got through them and it ended just like I was hoping, except one thing kept bugging me about a secret, and it bugs me still, probably always will. Does she ever tell her husband? You’ll know what I mean if you read the book.

Consumed "French Fried: The Culinary Capers Of An American In Paris"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:08:07 GMT

French Fried: The Culinary Capers Of An American In Paris

by Harriet Welty Rochefort

WORTH IT!

A review of "French Fried: The Culinary Capers Of An American In Paris"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:05:54 GMT

French Fried: The Culinary Capers Of An American In Paris

by Harriet Welty Rochefort

You should see the reviews on Amazon.com about “French Fried: The Culinary Capers of an American in Paris,” by Harriet Welty Rochefort. Seems like some of the people really resent this woman. This book is a second look an ex-patriot’s experience in France, her first being “French Toast.”

Rochefort writes about her observations as to why Americans are fat, about the significance of cheese, wine and bread in France, her cooking class and how French eat nearly the entire animal, entails included. She includes a few easy recipes at the end of some chapters, which I will probably never try. She also includes some interviews with her husband who frequently comes across as a snooty Frenchman.

I enjoyed almost the entire book although at times I had to remind myself not to take what she was writing personally, as she seemed to generalize quite a bit. It was good though. Read it and see what you think.

A review of "Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth: A Novel" (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:11:23 GMT

Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth: A Novel

by Xiaolu Guo

Very well written, very sad story about a girl who leaves the dreary life in a fishing village only to find out that life isn’t any better in the big city. Amazing amount of sadness in such a small book.

Consumed "Under the Lilacs"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:35:08 GMT

Under the Lilacs

by Louisa May Alcott

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Tea Here Now: Relax and Rejuvenate with a Tea Lifestyle - Rituals, Remedies, and Meditations"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:29:11 GMT

Tea Here Now: Relax and Rejuvenate with a Tea Lifestyle - Rituals, Remedies, and Meditations

by Donna Fellman

Consumed "Summer Blowout"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:49:48 GMT

Summer Blowout

by Claire Cook

WORTH IT!

A review of "Tea Here Now: Relax and Rejuvenate with a Tea Lifestyle - Rituals, Remedies, and Meditations" (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:39:59 GMT

Tea Here Now: Relax and Rejuvenate with a Tea Lifestyle - Rituals, Remedies, and Meditations

by Donna Fellman

“Tea Here Now,” by Donna Fellman & Lhasha Tizer

I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book which went over some of the history and preparation methods of tea. I enjoyed being introduced to the Asian tea rituals as well, but the book seemed to become redundant toward the second half with the discussion of harmony and enlightenment that can come from these rituals, making taking tea sound almost Yoga-like. That’s when I gave up on the book, just like I did with Yoga. I guess meditation is just beyond me. I ended up skimming the last half.

Consumed "The Christmas Train"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:38:23 GMT

The Christmas Train

by David Baldacci

WORTH IT!

I Heart Trains (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:35:44 GMT

The Christmas Train

by David Baldacci

I really enjoyed David Baldacci’s “A Christmas Train,” even though in retrospect, it seemed sort of written for “Hollywood.” Maybe not blockbuster, but I can totally see a Lifetime made for TV movie made from this book. It’s a nice mix of mystery and love story combined.

Since Joaquin is crazy about trains, I’ve become interested too. One day I’d like to ride a passenger train to some destination. The author seems to have learned a lot about them so I feel like I got a good idea of what it might be like to ride the rails by reading this book.

I may have to lose weight before I go though.

A story about "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:06:55 GMT

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

by Alison Bechdel

For some reason, I’m constantly picking up books with homosexual themes. I’m not sure of the psychological reason behind this, but here is one that I really enjoyed. I’ve never read the author’s comic strip so I don’t know if it the book is along the same lines but it is sort of tragic and heartwarming and engaging, no matter what your preference. There are lots of really good reviews on amazon but I just wanted to say that you don’t have to be gay to enjoy this book.

A historical novel from Marie Antoinette's perspective. (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:18:16 GMT

Versailles

by Kathryn Davis

While I enjoyed this book, I didn’t particularly like the way the author wrote some chapters as if they were performed by actors on a stage (you know like “Marie Antoinette exists stage left”). Occasionally found the book confusing.

Predictable (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:57:52 GMT

The Book of Bright Ideas

by Sandra Kring

I thought the book was very predictable, but it was a very easy read and it did have some memorable “bright ideas.”

Why I gave up consuming "Campion - The Cast of the Late Pig"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:37:14 GMT

Campion - The Cast of the Late Pig

by Margery Allingham

Couldn’t get into this. Poirot has me spoiled.

A story about ""S.S." GIGANTIC ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: The Story of the World's Biggest Ocean Liner Ever"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:55:40 GMT

"S.S." GIGANTIC ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: The Story of the World's Biggest Ocean Liner Ever

I finally bought this for my son. Funny story and good illustrations. What more can you ask for in a kid’s book?

A story about "A Spree in Paree"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:45:21 GMT

A Spree in Paree

by Catherine Stock

Cute kids story, nice illustrations. I think I must buy this. Set in France, naturellement. Has a “Babe: Pig In The City”-esque quality to it.

Why I want to consume "Hell's Kitchen"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:26:57 GMT

Hell's Kitchen

by William Parker III

More Gordon Ramsay!

A story about "On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:48:45 GMT

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I actually finished reading this a few of weeks ago. This book and the Kübler-Ross five stages of loss, I’ve come to learn, is studied by people in the counseling field. However, I appreciated the book’s non-clinical perspective.

I’m not sure if it has helped me-~~no book probably could~~-although it did let me know my grief is normal and a little about what to expect as time passes.

I do recommend it.

A review of "Blue"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:13:31 GMT

Blue

by Joyce Moyer Hostetter

On my continued quest to read all the young adult books I’ve missed during my youth, I picked up this book mainly based on it’s cover which made me think of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Set in North Carolina during the polio epidemic and WWII of 1940s, the author actually transports you to the era with her words. It’s a really fast, well researched, yet emotional read.

A story about "The Christmas Cat"

nobody@allconsuming.net (justgeorgeaz) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:27:41 GMT

The Christmas Cat

by Efner Tudor Holmes

This is such a sweet little book with illustrations by Tasha Tudor, the author’s mother. Oh to live in their world.