The 52 Book Club: 2025 Challenge discussion

Cookbooks, cozy mysteries, coffee table books, books by chefs -- what are some books with recipes that you've enjoyed? What book are you using for this prompt?

I found a free Kindle book called Pecan Flan. I may read that one. I think it's a cozy mystery.

I'm going to be reading Adventurous Eaters Club by Misha Collins.

I recommend The Total ME-tox by Beth Behrs and Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon

I am going to read Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl. I listened to two of her audiobooks this year and got this at a library book sale. She used to be a chef and editor of Gourmet magazine. The book contains recipes.

I’ve already read this and it’s one of my favorite books. Won’t read it again for the challenge, but encourage you to consider it. “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel

For my Picture Book challenge: The Bake Shop Ghost by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. (3 Stars)
For my Novel Challenge: The Adventurous Eaters Club: Mastering the Art of Family Mealtime by Misha Collins. (5 Stars)

I just finished Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs. it was okay, but I'm not sure I'll read any more of the Cackleberry Club Mysteries.

Congrats on meeting this challenge!

I read Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke. Her books have cookie recipes inside.

I read The Ingredients of Us. Still wanting to try the Espresso Brownie recipe from it.

Just finished Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. SO wonderful!

I’m going to read Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain... a life lost too soon! I heard this is a great book!

I loved this book, which I read many years ago. Lots of insight into the behind the scenes of the restaurant world. I don't really recall any recipes, but it has been years. I was so said and shocked when he died. Enjoy!!!

I read the most recent book in Bailey Cates Magical Bakery Mystery Series: Cookies and Clairvoyance. If you like cozies with a little bit of magic, this is a great series. Same for Ellery Adams Charmed Pie Shoppe Series.

I read Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon. It was a sweet and fun read - and the book was pretty to look at! Lots of southern recipes and traditions which were totally new to me as a Canadian. Nice light reading.

Recipes For Love and Murder by Sally Andrew.

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

Surprisingly, “The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi has recipes at the end!

It's a comic book called Aya by Marguerite Abouet. At the end there are some Ivory Coast's recipes included,

Good & Proper Tea by Emilie Holmes
Completed: August 15, 2020

I read "Flavor of the Week" by Tucker Shaw.

Daleena wrote: "I read Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon. It was a sweet and fun read - and the book was pretty to look at! Lots of southern recipes and traditions which were totally new to me as a Canadian..."

I read this one too! Actually via audio with Reese reading it - but then I borrowed the book from the library so I could look at the recipes and take notes!! =)