06.18.08
Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love
Title: Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love
Author: Lara Vapnyar
Summary: A fabulous and creative collection of short stories that revolve around food in the lives of a New York City Russian community. The stories are well written, humorous and witty. Some of the humor is very black, but that bit of gloominess makes the stories more poignant and human. The Russian flavor, vivid descriptions and wonderful prose makes this author and unique and entertaining story teller.
Recommended by: Laurie, Circulation
06.13.08
Stealing Buddha’s Dinner
Title: Stealing Buddha’s Dinner
Author: Bich Minn Nguyen
Summary:This book is unique, entertaining and interesting in it’s perspective on the immigrant (Vietnamese) experience. The setting takes us back to the 1980’s in Michigan. Much of the assimilation experience is relayed through foods such as ice cream, Pringles, and Happy Meals.
Who will like this book?: This memoir is a must for foodie bookworms!
If you like this, try this: Bento Box in the Heartland by Linda Furiya and Fortune Cookies Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
Recommended by: Laurie, Circulation.
