I will continue reading jacobs in the hopes that all of her books are comfort food for the mind of a reader. While kate jacobs writes reasonably well, she has not crafted a particularly engaging or interesting story. Comfort food by kate jacobs 2008 same author as the friday night knitting club. Comfort food by kate jacobs penguin random house audio. In this smart, delicious novel by the bestselling author of the friday night knitting club, a celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment and manages to spice up her own life at the same time. Read comfort food by kate jacobs available from rakuten kobo. Kate jacobs books list of books by author kate jacobs. Quick read, lots of drama, fun to explore the idea many. Being a fan of food tv, i thought i was going to enjoy reading comfort food by kate jacobs.
Fresh, tasty comfort food goes down mighty easilykate jacobs s breezy followup to her bestselling the friday night knitting club is a satisfying read that showcases jacobss skill in creating endearingly flawed charactersthe kind of book you rush home to finish. As i was listening to this book, it just wasnt quite working for me. In your opinion, is there a lesson to comfort food. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. I highly recommend this book to anyone who liked her first book or to anyone who just enjoys a great read about food and family and life. Comfort food has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Kate jacobs is the beloved new york timesbestselling author of the friday night knitting club, knit two and comfort food and is excited to announce the upcoming paperback. Win a copy of comfort food by kate jacobs and a nifty totebag.
Kate grew up near vancouver, british columbia, in the scenic and delightfully named town of hope pop. In this smart, delicious new novel by the bestselling author of the. In addition, earlier this year, i read another book flippin the script, that was based on television production. Kate was born and raised in british columbia, canada. I love books almost as much as i love food, so of course i immediately said yes last march when i was offered an advance copy of a new book called comfort food, about a celebrity chef about to turn 50. Writing books about knitting and cupcakes comfort food, whats next a book about cats. Reviewed in the united states on december 30, 2009. Have you had these food related experiences with your own friends and loved ones. I kept trying to figure out what if anything was wrong with it.
The novel comfort food by kate jacobs brings all these elements to the table. What, if anything, do you think kate jacobs most wants you to take away from this story. Included are creamy pastas, casseroles and rich desserts, and all are designed to help you lose weight. Are there times when food seems like a divisive or negative element in relationships. Kate jacobs is the author of the friday night knitting club and comfort food.
Even though gus is the main character, i enjoyed how jacobs switched the point of view to many of the characters throughout the book. It depicts the behindthescenes drama of the fictional tv show, cooking with gusto. I was impatient with gus and bored with the novels lack of progress. Comfort food, book by kate jacobs mass market paperback. The main character, gus, who hosts the show, is a marthastewartlike figure. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Even though comfort food by kate jacobs had funny and poignant moments by the end i felt it lost momentum. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. The friday night knitting club has sold over 1 million copies. Instead, comfort food remained an average novel and one that could be set aside without regret. I liked this one better than the sequels to friday night knitting club. Kate jacobs author of the friday night knitting club. Jacobs is back in her stride creating characters who have realistic points of view and make us laugh at some of their foibles. Sign me up to get more news about literary fiction books.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading comfort food. Books by kate jacobs authors like kate jacobs what. Kate jacobs is the new york timesbestselling author of comfort food, knit two, and the friday night knitting club, which has over 1 million copies in print. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kate jacobs books list of books by author kate jacobs thriftbooks. This book is a breezy, fun read if youre in the mood for something not too heavy. In this smart, delicious novel by the bestselling author of the friday night. Kate jacobs must be laughing all the way to the bank. The story begins a year after the end of knit two, with dakota walkers trip to spend the christmas holidays with her gran in scotlandaccompanied by her father, her grandparents, and her mothers best friend, catherine. Its an area filled with friends and family and kate loves to visit. The premise behind comfort food is that gus simpson, an aging star of a cable food network, hits a big hiccup in her life and career her ratings are slipping, her two daughters are in the midst of turmoil and to make matters worse, the network has saddled her with a younger, glamorous cohost.
Comfort food by kate jacobs 2008 same author as the friday. Kate jacobs also puts in plenty of yummy descriptions of food and cooking that seriously made me hungry as i read it. A smart and deliciously funny novel by the bestselling author of the friday. Comfort food by kate jacobs discussion guide penguin. While i feel an obligation to the book club to finish comfort food, it will be difficult. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The friday night knitting club by kate jacobs, paperback barnes. Books by kate jacobs authors like kate jacobs what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Comfort food by kate jacobs 2009, paperback for sale. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Comfort food book by kate jacobs 10 available editions.
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