Good morning everyone and happy Saturday. It’s been a while since I did a reading update so I thought I’d share what I’m reading at the moment.
⭐Last- The Sinister Booksellers Of Bath by Garth Nix ⭐Now- Murder Under The Tuscan Sun by Rachel Rhys ⭐ The Clockwork Girl by Anna Mazzola
I absolutely loved The Sinister Booksellers Of Bath and hope that there’s going to be more books in this fabulous series. I posted my review on my blog a few days ago. Rachel Rhys (Tammy Cohen) is one of my favourite authors and I’m really enjoying Murder Under The Tuscan Sun so far. I then have The Clockwork Girl by Anna Mazzola to read as part of the Historical Bookclub I’m part of. We’re discussing it Wednesday so nothing like leaving it to the last minute…
It’s going to be a busy day as we’re trying to paint the kids rooms and my daughter has a birthday party later. My mum is back from her holiday and I’m excited to go round to hers tonight for some yummy food. Tomorrow looks quieter so I’m hoping to fit in some reading while my husband takes the kids on a bike ride.
‘I’ll remember Elizabeth Finch when most other characters I’ve met this year have faded’ The Times
Elizabeth Finch was a teacher, a thinker, an inspiration. Neil is just one of many who fell under her spell during his time in her class. Tasked with unpacking her notebooks after her death, Neil encounters once again Elizabeth’s astonishing ideas on the past and on how to make sense of the present.
But Elizabeth was much more than a scholar. Her secrets are waiting to be revealed . . . and will change Neil’s view of the world forever.
My Review:
Elizabeth Finch is a thought provoking, intellectual read with some intriguing characters .
Firstly I thought Elizabeth was a great main character and one I enjoyed getting to know more about throughout the book. She was a very intelligent, strong lady who wasn’t afraid to argue her point in intellectual discussions. We learn about her mainly through Neil, the mature student tasked with clearing her things after her death, and through her notebooks as Neil goes through them. She’s a lady I’d love to have had as a teacher as I think she would have been fascinating to listen to.
The author has included some interesting philosophical and historical subjects in this book which we mainly learn about through Elizabeth’s notes. I did find these interesting, particularly learning more about Julian the Apostate who I’d not heard of before and how history could have been different if people had listened to him. Some of this section was a bit difficult to read at times though and I think some of the ideas went over my head a bit but I don’t think I’m this author’s target reader to be honest.
This was a book of two halves for me. I loved Elizabeth and enjoyed learning more about her but I did struggle with the middle and end bits as I found it difficult to keep up with all the ideas being discussed. I do wish there had been a bit more about Elizabeth and Neil but then I think it would be a completely different book and perhaps not one this author would have written. If you are a fan of Julian or like intellectual, thought provoking reads then you’ll love this book.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Vintage for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Julian Barnes is the author of thirteen novels, including The Sense of an Ending, which won the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, and Sunday Times bestsellers The Noise of Time and The Only Story. He has also written three books of short stories, four collections of essays and three books of non-fiction, including the Sunday Times number one bestseller Levels of Life and Nothing To Be Frightened Of, which won the 2021 Yasnaya Polyana Prize in Russia. In 2017 he was awarded the Légion d’honneur.
There is often trouble of a mythical sort in Bath. The booksellers who police the Old World keep a careful watch there, particularly on the entity who inhabits the ancient hot spring. Yet this time it is not from Sulis Minerva that trouble starts. It comes from the discovery of a sorcerous map, leading left-handed bookseller Merlin into great danger. A desperate rescue is attempted by his sister the right-handed bookseller Vivien and their friend, art student Susan Arkshaw, who is still struggling to deal with her own recently discovered magical heritage.
The map takes the trio to a place separated from this world, maintained by deadly sorcery performed by an Ancient Sovereign and guarded by monstrous living statues of Purbeck marble. But this is only the beginning, as the booksellers investigate centuries of disappearances and deaths and try to unravel the secrets of the murderous Lady of Stone, a serial killer of awesome powers.
If they do not stop her, she will soon kill again. And this time, her target is not an ordinary mortal.
A wintry return to the somewhat alternate 1980s England of The Left-Handed Booksellers of London.
My Review:
I absolutely loved the first book in this series so I was hugely excited to receive a copy of The Sinister Booksellers Of Bath. Once again the author has written a gripping, absorbing and magical book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
It was great fun to be back with the wonderful booksellers solving another mystery alongside Merlin, Vivien and the reluctantly involved Susan. They make such a wonderful team and I loved how they all had different strengths that they use to their advantage. They are people I’d love to be friends with in real life, not least cos I’d happily be pulled into a magical adventure with them.
The world the author has created is absolute brilliant and I loved exploring it alongside the characters. There’s something tantalising about a magical world that might be just out of our reach and I enjoyed learning more about it, particularly about the different types of magic that the Booksellers have to deal with. The alternative reality the characters find themselves in was fascinating with some almost fairy tale aspects to it cut through with a much darker side. The author definitely has an amazing imagination and I loved all the vivid details he includes in the book that makes the world seem so realistic at times.
This book was pretty fast paced and there always seemed to be something happening to keep me reading. Even the slightly slower parts of the book were enjoyable as it gave me the chance to explore the world more or just hang out with the marvelous characters. I really hope this isn’t the end of this series as I’d love to spend more time in this wonderful world.
Huge thanks to Ellen and Jenna from Gollancz for my copy of this book. If you like magical adventure stories I highly recommend this book.
About The Author:
Garth Richard Nix is an Australian writer who specialises in children’s and young adult fantasy novels, notably the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom series. Before becoming a fantasy writer, he worked his way through the publishing industry, as a bookseller, sales rep, publicist, editor and then literary agent. He is a multiple bestselling author, and winner – twice – of the Aurealis Award. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Good morning everyone I was tagged by the lovely Jo Wright from Books And Lovely Things to share some books or authors that make me happy.
From this stack I’ve read The Reason, Icebreaker and My (Extra) Ordinary Life. These were all books that made me smile as I read and that I really enjoyed. The other three are from authors that I’ve loved in the past and that I still rate as some of the best books I’ve read. I think I must have lent them out at some point as I don’t have them any more but I hope to get to these books very soon.
What books or author’s make you happy?
The Reason by Catherine Bennetto
How much is the smile from the person you love worth to you?
Brooke’s life has derailed. Her social life and career have evaporated, her daughter is desperately unhappy and being bullied at school, and, for a 43-year-old, she probably spends way too many weekends at her parent’s. But the reason for all this is no mystery. A year and a half ago, Brooke’s husband died.
But Brooke does have one secret. Her husband’s death, the worst thing that has ever happened to her, has made her unbelievably rich.
Despite her despair, Brooke suddenly realises she has the power to make her daughter’s life, and the world a little brighter.
IceBreaker by Hannah Grace
A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink.
Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team.
Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins.
Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him.
But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot.
Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried… because she could never like a hockey player, right?
The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
Two years into the Second World War, and German U-boats are frequently disrupting Britain’s supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio programme called The Kitchen Front launches a new cooking contest – and the grand prize is a job as the programme’s first-ever female co-host.
For young widow Audrey, winning the competition could be a chance to pay off her husband’s debts and keep a roof over her children’s heads. However, her estranged sister, Gwendoline, is equally set on success even if her own kitchen maid, Nell, is competing against her. And then there is Zelda, a London-trained chef desperate to succeed in a male-dominated profession – and harbouring a secret that will change everything . . .
My (Extra) Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan
Have you ever wondered how normal you are? What if you were perfectly average? More than anyone else.
For Emily – it’s true. When she watches a documentary on the average human she sees her life. Her job, her hair, her favourite food. All of her – plainly, horrifically average. Even her blood group. Right there and then, she decides she wants more.
She’ll travel the world (i.e. venture out of her hometown)
She’ll become a vegan (it’s interesting to hate cheese, right?)
She’ll do something daring (As long as it’s safety tested)
Nothing will stand in the way of Emily living her best life. Not even Josh and his dimples. Because she absolutely can’t fall in love… that would be too ordinary.
The People On Platform 5 by Clare Pooley
Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work with the same group of people who she makes assumptions about, even giving them nicknames. As a seasoned commuter, she knows there are rules that everyone should follow: · You must have a job to go to · Don’t consume hot food · Always pack for any eventuality · You must never speak to strangers on the train
But then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction.
With nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don’t match reality. But when Iona’s life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most?
One Good Thing by Alexander Potter
In life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . .
Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and feeling lost and lonely she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company.
But Liv soon discovers she isn’t the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window and Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, hides behind the garden gate and Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . .
Utterly relatable, hilarious and heart-breakingly honest, this is a novel about friendship, finding happiness and living the life unexpected. And how when everything falls apart, all you need is one good thing to turn your life around and make it worth living again.
I just got sacked. I’m permanently drunk. I have cancer. I’m inescapably gay. I was hit by a bus. And, incidentally, I’ve fallen in love with a stranger whose life I saved.
My name is Andrew Thomas, newly-unemployed Sherlock Holmes scholar, and I don’t know how to do any of this.
I know only Holmes can help me untangle this madness, and he isn’t real. Except he absolutely appeared in my house, told me I’m in love with a man I just met, and then in a fit of pique I sent him away.
Maybe he’s a hallucination or a specter or a ghost (pick one?), but now I desperately need Holmes’ help.
So to find the answer to my case and the man of my dreams, I’m chasing a fictional character through London with my very own Watson (hi Mina).
Business as usual.
My Review:
A Case Of Madness is an original, heartwarming and slightly quirky read from a new author for me.
Firstly I absolutely loved Andrew and enjoyed following him throughout the book. He’s the kind of person I’d love to be friends with in real life as he’s such a lovable character. He’s got a lot of stuff happening in his life but is always there for his friends and willing to stand up for what he believes in.
The book covers a range of LBGTQ topics that I found fascinating to learn more about. It was shocking at times to realise what the community has to deal with and it’s definitely opened my eyes to the problems or prejudice that the LBGTQ community face.
I thought this book was very fast paced and there always seemed to be something happening to keep me reading. I really enjoyed following Andrew and his best friend Mina through London with some of their exploits making me laugh out loud. The ending was beautiful and hints at a possible sequel which I’m excited about as I’d love to spend more time with the characters.
Huge thanks to Kelly from Love Book Tours for my copy of this book and to the publisher for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Yvonne is a bi and nonbinary writer who dedicates their free time to extending the secret Gay Agenda – in part through their debut novel A Case of Madness.
Although born and raised in the north of Germany, Yvonne’s passion for Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who, their sassy humor, and aversion to talking on public transport made them suspiciously British from early on.
As a natural matter of cause and effect, Yvonne moved to London in 2014 and started to write (a novel for the drawer). No word was written until 2017 when the sudden question of ‘What if I could talk to Sherlock Holmes?’ came up to them.
Conducting PhD research in the world’s most extensive Sherlock Holmes collection, located in Minneapolis, USA, was a great help for answering that question. The result was not a PhD, but their debut novel A Case of Madness, originally written in German and in a bold move translated by the author themselves when nobody in Germany understood a word they were saying.
Like circles of a Venn diagram, Mimi and Art Brotherton have always come as a pair. Devoted siblings, they’re bound together in their childhood home by the tragic death of their parents.
Art believes that people – including his sister – are incapable of making sensible decisions when it comes to love. That’s what algorithms are for.
Mimi knows that her brother is a mathematical genius. But she believes that maths isn’t the answer to everything. Not quite. Especially when it comes to love.
Still, when Mimi begins her search for a soulmate, Art’s insistence that she follow a strict mathematical plan seems reasonable. The arrival of Frank, however – a romantic stargazer who is definitely not algorithm-approved – challenges the siblings’ relationship to breaking point. As their equilibrium falters, Art’s mistrust of Frank grows, but so do Mimi’s feelings. Something about Frank doesn’t quite add up, and only Art can see it . . .
The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, true love in all its forms, and how life is more than just a numbers game . . .
My Review:
The Theory Of (Not Quite) Everything is an emotional, quirky read about family and secrets.
The story is told from the point of view of two siblings Art and Mimi who share a very close bond. It was lovely to see how close they were and how much they cared for each other. The pair could not be more different to each other with Art being fantastic at Maths and Mimi trying to find love to distract herself from her parents deaths. I liked Mimi but my favourite was definitely Art who I had a huge soft spot for. He reminded me a bit of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and I often wished I could reach into the book and give him a big hug. Some of his attempts to help his sister were hilarious and made me laugh out loud though as he doesn’t always go about them the best way.
It took me a few chapters to get into the book but I was soon really invested in the characters and very intrigued by the mysteries that Art is trying to unravel. I enjoyed following Art as he tried to find out more about his parents deaths but also discover if Frank, his sister’s new boyfriend, is hiding anything. There were lots of surprising twists during his investigations which took me by surprise and I liked the gradual revealing of secrets that I felt was realistically done.
Overall I really enjoyed this book which I can’t believe is a debut novel. I will definitely be interested in reading more from this author in the future, especially if we get more from the wonderful Art!
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Pan Macmillan for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
About The Author:
Kara Gnodde (pronounced “Nodder”) grew up in Johannesburg on a diet of Dr. Seuss and no television. After working in advertising for Saatchi & Saatchi in London and living in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, she settled in the UK, where she lives with her husband and their three children. This, her debut novel, was inspired by a radio program about a math problem that could change the world.
Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic.
Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped.
The media will say whichever gets them the most views.
But whose side are you on? #SaveMelanie #HelpPeter
Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.
My Review:
The Ugly Truth is an addictive, clever thriller that I really enjoyed.
The story is told from multiple points of view and through different media’s which I thought was very clever. Through interviews, YouTube videos and tweets a picture of Melanie and Peter’s lives is slowly built up, letting the reader see the history between them. It quickly becomes apparent that all is not right between them and I soon found the book hard to put down as I really wanted to find out the truth of what was going on.
It was very interesting to read about Melanie’s experience of fame and the reality of it. It must be hard being famous with all the press attention, the false stories and not knowing who to trust. I really felt for Melanie as she tries to negotiate all of this while still being a teenager but also found myself wishing she’d open her eyes and stop trusting some people who were clearly only out for themselves.
This book starts off a little slowly but soon picks up as the reader becomes more aware of everything that has been happening. The different point of view makes the book an easy, fast read and I loved the way clues are subtly dropped into the interviews. The book kept me guessing right the way through and I was unable to decide whose side I was on or what was going on until the end.
The ending was brilliant and I thought really helped to highlight how dangerous and manipulative the press can be, which must have such a detrimental affect on those on the receiving end.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
About The Author:
L.C. North studied psychology at university before pursuing a career in Public Relations. Her first book club thriller – The Ugly Truth – combines her love of psychology and her fascination with the celebrities in the public eye. L.C. North is currently working on her second novel, and when she’s not writing, she co-hosts the crime thriller podcast, In Suspense. L.C. North lives on the Suffolk borders with her family. L.C. North is the pen name of Lauren North. Readers can follow her on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor.
We recently had new carpets so all my books had to go into boxes for a few days. It was really weird not having them in the house so I was excited to finally get them back on the shelves. I’d seen lots of beautiful photos of colour coordinated bookshelves so thought I’d take the opportunity to try it for myself.
My kids and I love it with my daughter showing every visitor who comes to our house. My husband isn’t so sure but is going with it as the shelves are tidy at the moment. My only concern is having to rearrange them every time I get a new book but I guess I’ll work it out.
Good morning everyone I’ve been lucky enough to receive some fantastic bookpost recently. Huge apologies how late I am posting about some of these,my books have all been packed up in boxes as we had new carpets.
I’m a huge fan of Mike Gayle and Christina Courtenay so I’m very excited to receive a copy of their new books. My Life As A Chameleon and The Perfumist Of Paris both sound amazing and I look forward to reading them very soon. Mother’s Day is a book I’ve been hearing lots about so I can’t wait to find out what it’s like for myself.
What was the last book post you received?
My Life As A Chameleon by Diana Anyakwo
‘Exceptional . . . A story of empowerment, bravery and courage’ J P Rose
Lily is a sixteen-year-old living in Manchester. It is nearly five years since her father’s death, and she is soon to return to her birthplace in Nigeria to reunite with her mother and siblings for the anniversary. As cold rain thunders on the streets of Moss Side she looks back over her young life and wonders . . . how did she get here?
As a young girl in Lagos, Lily is the baby of her large family. The daughter of a Nigerian father and Irish mother, she lives in a dual reality: one where moments of bright colour and tenderness exist alongside a sense of danger just beneath the surface of her apparently idyllic life. This is a tension that nobody dares speak out loud and it teaches Lily an early lesson: always blend in, always play the right part.
But the truth cannot stay hidden forever. Things in Lagos itself, and within her family, soon reach breaking point. As her city and her family implode into chaos around her, and at school her skin colour marks her out from the crowd, Lily struggles to know how to blend in. And when her mother sends her away to school in England, Lily’s sense of identity is challenged in even more painful ways.
My Life as a Chameleon is a powerful story of resilience and belonging, about family secrets and how they can destroy even the deepest bonds. It is a story about finding your place in the world and realising you deserve to be there.
Mother’s Day by Abigail Burdess
The last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family.
But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes – because the same day, she learns she’s going to be a mother too.
Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna’s living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else’s?
Now she will have to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice for a real family – her future, her freedom, even her unborn child.
Promises Of The Runes by Christina Courtenay
He travelled through time to capture her heart.
Ivar Thoresson is desperate for adventure. As an archaeologist specialising in Viking times, he wants nothing more than to travel back to the ninth century as his loved ones have done, to learn everything he can about the era which fascinates him. And whilst his adopted family have always made him feel loved, the chance to meet a true ancestor, the warrior Thorald, is a temptation he cannot resist.
But while Ivar is preparing to go, he uncovers an amulet which shows him a vision of an arresting woman with red-gold hair. Clearly in distress, she is pleading for help. Convinced of the power of the charm and its message, Ivar’s journey takes on a new purpose. He steps back in time determined to follow his destiny – and find the woman who has called to his heart.
The Museum Of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle
Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she’s ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.
But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People.
As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.
Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.
The Perfumist Of Paris by Alka Joshi
From the author of THE HENNA ARTIST. The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the secrets of her past.
Paris, 1974. Radha is now thirty-two and living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she’s finally found her passion–the treasure trove of scents.
When her friend’s grandfather offered her a job at his parfumerie, she quickly discovered she had a talent–she could find the perfect fragrance for any customer who walked in the door. Now, ten years later, she’s working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her.
Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra–women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her–upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.
Tekebash & Saba is a celebration of the food of Ethiopia’s northernmost state Tigray, interweaved with the compelling story of author Saba Alemayoh and her mother Tekebash Gebre.
In this stunning cookbook, the chapters are divided by the different stages of Tekebash’s life journey, from growing up in Tigray to making a new life for herself in Australia. The food in these chapters are defined by the stages of that journey, from the first dish that Tekebash learned to make (Chickpea stew), fleeing Tigray (Shredded flatbread with tomato sauce), and marriage (Red lamb stew), to becoming a new mother (Tigray-style gnocchi), famine (Sauteed mushrooms) and opening a restaurant with Saba (Fried cauliflower).
Intertwined with Tigray culture and stories, Tekebash and Saba is a cookbook whereby food is not only the familial cord that binds Tekebash and her daughter together, but one that ties them to their home. This cookbook is a window into their story and that of Tegaru. It’s their story, and it’s Saba’s tribute to her mother. But it is also a story that will resonate with anyone who knows the unceasing pull of a distant homeland and the comfort of its food.
Perfect for fans of Ethiopia by Yohanis Gebreyesus, Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen by Zoe Adjonyoh and Hibiscus by Lopè Ariyo and Big Zuu’s Big Eats.’
My Review:
My husband and I love trying out new recipes so I was very excited to receive a copy of this book. He enjoys the cooking and I enjoy the sampling so together we make a great team!
The cookbook was well set out and contains some very interesting, unusual recipes which are different from those found in a normal cookbook of its kind. We loved flicking through them and deciding what to cook. All the recipes are accompanied by lovely, eye catching pictures showing the finished food or spices used. I loved looking at these and seeing how they had arranged it or, in one recipe, how it was meant to look.
Interspersed in-between the recipes where some fascinating stories of Saba and her mother’s life in Ethiopia which included some of the history of the country. I knew a little about the history of Ethiopia but found it very interesting to learn a little bit more about it especially through people who had lived through it. These are also accompanied by some brilliant pictures, some of them full page spreads, that helped to bring the stories to life.
Overall I really enjoyed trying out some of the recipes in this book and look forward to trying more in the future. The recipes are easy to follow and very varied with something for everyone to enjoy. My only slight niggle was that some of the ingredients were a little difficult to find but we did manage to get some from a specialist shop we found and didn’t actually know about before.
If you have a friend or loved one who loves cooking and trying new food I highly recommend this book.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Born in Sudan, to Ethiopian parents, Saba arrived in Australia in 1999 with her mother when she was nine. After finishing school, Saba joined the Australian Army and was a part of the first era of women in the Australian Army to go into combat. After the army, Saba opened an eponymous restaurant in Melbourne’s Fitzroy. She worked front of her house while her mother, Tekebash Gebre cooked the food of her homeland by memory, taste, and instinct in the kitchen. Tekebash was born in Tigray, under the rule of the last Ethiopian emperor, who was overthrown in 1974 by a communist military government backed by the Soviet Union. She became a refugee in Sudan at the time of the rebellion during the transition in the 1990s from communism to a democratic government. After the closure of the restaurant, Saba relocated to Lagos, where she works in music and arts events and curates art shows.
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