NFRC: It's that time of year again. Looking for "beach book" suggestions. What have you

I think they made a film of this, didn't they. I know one of the main actresses...i

It was set in those far off days, very rural. BUT I am sorry I have no idea the title of the book.

 
A similar story but the "Don't let's go to the dog's" one is written with such simplicity......

read it to get the feel of it. Poisionwood Bible is another good read, set in a different country and very long.
I grew up in the bank managers house, we had a toilet in an outhouse but by the time we lived there the new toilet was in the house it'self...and the windows were open. At night we also looked under the bed for creepy crawly things before heading down the passage where the candle was burning casting shadows in all the corners...we had no idea if there were bad creepy things waiting to bite our exposed little bottoms so we also woke the other sibbling up to go down the passage. Never, though, was I afraid to wake my mother or was I told NOT to come in to her room at night incase she shot me thinking I was a terrorist!!!!!
The book is worth the read.

 
Sorry, Gail. I asked my sister but she hasn't a clue. There are many fictitious stories....

like this. The name is on the tip of my tongue of the film. I may wake up in the middle of the night, I'll take pen and paper to bed with me.
OH wait, "The Story of an African Farm"...dont have the authors name. It is set in the period of my grandparents.
This may not be the book you are looking for.

 
Some of my favorites from this year:

Last of the Mohicans--JFCooper
Son of a Witch--GMaguire
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister--GMaguire
Master and Commander--Patrick O'Brian
The Assault on Reason--AGore
Serve it Forth-MFKFisher
How to Cook a Wolf--MFKFisher
Mary, Mary--JPatterson
Roses are Red--JPatterson

 
Gail, I just googled...this Story of an African Farm is an excellent read...I have read..

it and enjoyed it very much, however it is not the book you mentioned, but do try to get this one if you can. I would recommend reading.

 
Remind's me of Zuri's Saffron Pear Tree. If I didn't have many books waiting I would read it again.

 
Hey a food related one, am just finishing The United Staes of Arugula--

food history from the 1800's to where we are now. Easy read and an indepth look at those who have led the way.



That is STATES in the title!!

 
This may sound funny--I really enjoyed the book, but also agree for the most part, with your review-

There were several instances where things weren't quite as I remembered reading them elsewhere. The Julia Child story you mention is an example.

I found a lot of the facts about Beard and Claiborne simply TMI! And yes, in very poor taste.

Hmmmmm? Guess I enjoyed it, but agree it is flawed.

Thanks for review.
Nan

 
I'll have to check the audio out. As it is, I read the book with a highlighter in one hand...

I'd get together with my friends and read passages. (Can you believe she said this?!) The way she tells her story really hit home--both in her insights and the way she conveyed things.

 
Ye4s, Zuri's book is a great read too. Haven't 'seen' her in ages. Her book is very unlike the other

ones mentioned though.

 
Sweet Potato Queens' Big-Ass Cookbook (& Financial Planner) or any SPQ book....

or - can you tell I like comedy when I am not reading cookbooks or cooking related stuff?

Being Dead is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral
Or their newest one - Somebody is Going to Die If Lilly Beth Doesn't Catch That Bouquet: The Official Southern Ladies' Guide to Hosting the Perfect Wedding

Also, Heat is great if you haven't read it.

 
Here are a few more for the list:

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hassenini
The Kite Runner
Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
A Thousand White Women by Dan Fergus
Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchey
Memory Keepers
Daughter by Kim Edwards
Victoria's Daughters
This some of the books recommended by various book clubs.

 
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