As a longtime Kingsolver fiction fan, I made sure to get my hands on a copy of this book shortly after it was originally published in 2007. I sped through it then, and wrote down lots of notes and dog-eared a bunch of pages of cheesemaking, recipes, turkey-rearing and horticultural tips. I wanted to share this book with others who may not have dipped into it and also thought it would be interesting to re-read this book to see not only how I could renew my efforts to eat more locally-grown foods, but to see how influential it has been on the locavore and farmer's market movements.
As always, anyone can join us in reading and blogging about this book by the November 25, 2013 deadline. There are no requirements to sign up or log in to Cook the Books. You just need to cuddle up with our featured book, blog up your thoughts and cook up something inspired by its prose. Oh, and just let me know that you did so by leaving a comment below.
Can't wait to see what you think about this great book!
9 comments:
I'm a bit apprehensive, I confess! The only one of hers I have read is the Poisonwood Bible, which I found brilliant but difficult.
Hey Foodycat, I wouldn't worry about the book being dense. It's a linear narrative about how they dealt with their self-imposed challenge through the seasons. Lots of anecdotes about how they grew stuff, raised turkeys, made some mozzarella, tried to do without tropical delights such as citrus, coffee and chocolate, but it's not difficult reading. Poisonwood Bible was a bit a slog, as I recall. I really prefer her other novels: Bean Trees, Animal Dreams, and especially, Prodigal Summer. Hope you can find a copy and take a chance on this delightful read!
I've had this book on hold at the library for ages. I'm with Rachel - Poisonwood Bible was quite a slog. But I liked Bean Trees and Animal Dreams too. And I loved Prodigal Summer - it's one of my favourite books of all time.
This is a great pick...I read it years ago, and promptly bought a withdrawn copy from my library. I look forward to reading it again!
FC - it reads very quickly.
I've never read this book.. Will check if I can find a copy.. Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/
One of my favorite authors and books! I actually met her here in Phoenix several years ago, very nice lady.I'll have to participate in this one as I've been meaning to try more recipes from this book. I actually considered moving to the Appalacian Mts and starting a farm after reading this ;}
Elizabeth, Nilu and Gwen:
We would love to have you participate in this round of Cook the Books! The more the merrier....
skin of my teeth! http://www.girlichef.com/2013/11/RoastedDelicataSquashKalePasta.html
Still Monday in California. With apologies for being so late: http://www.pulcetta.com/2013/11/pane-zucca-siero-latte-winter-squash-whey-bread.html
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