Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2
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'This isn't just any cookery book. This is Mastering the Art of French Cooking and it's a book that...
The Gruffalo and Friends Annual: 2017
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The official Gruffalo and Friends Annual 2017 is bursting with fun stories, perfect puzzles and...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2072 KP) rated Mastering the Art of French Murder in Books
Nov 22, 2023
While I know little about Julia Child, I did feel what we saw here rang true to her personality. But she is just one of many enchanting characters we meet here, and I can’t wait to see them again. The suspects were strong, and the mystery kept me guessing. I thought I’d picked up on a clue early on, but it turned out to be a red herring that got me. I did feel one aspect of the plot was left up in the air, but the rest was explained to my satisfaction. While there are no recipes in this book, there is tons of talk about food. You’ll definitely be hungry when you read. I’m glad I finally read a book by this author, and I’ll be looking for more.
Hurt: The Harrowing Stories of Parents Whose Children Were Sexually Abused
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Hurt tells the deeply moving stories of parents after they discover their child has been sexually...
Friends for a Day
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A reissue of this award-winning picture book by Neal Layton. Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book...
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Movie Watch
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) springs into being as an elderly man...
Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Vol.1
Julia Child, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle
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"This isn't just any cookery book. It is "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", first published in...
Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson and Clare Melinsky
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In Poems to Perform, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and her...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
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Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2072 KP) rated A Murder Most French in Books
Apr 25, 2024 (Updated Apr 25, 2024)
As I was reading this book, I couldn’t help but wonder why the characters, who are speaking French, are throwing French words into every line of dialogue. But that writing quirk aside, this was another great book. I loved getting to visit the characters again, and Tabitha was just as smart and resourceful as in the first book. Meanwhile, the new characters lead us on a merry chase in a well-constructed mystery. I was satisfied when everything was explained. As with the first book, there is a smattering of foul language. Once again, Paris in post the World War II era came to life, and I enjoyed this look at the time period. Don’t read this book hungry since all the talk of food will make your mouth water. I enjoyed getting to spend more time with Tabitha and Julia and look forward to their next adventure.