"Table of Contents" (Or what novelists eat), Dec 2010

December 31, 2010

"Table of Contents" (Or what novelists eat), Dec 2010

I have always admired Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp who created the bookclubcookbook.com. Smart, smart women and my admiration grew when their book, "Table of Contents" landed on my table. What a concept: the best novelists in America talk about their favorite dishes and recipes are included!

I flipped the pages and was in love. I was happy to read what Francis Mayes loved to eat, how James Patterson's cake would be the perfect addition to my recipe collection and how Amy Bloom and I really need to connect (.. hope you are reading, Amy!).

This is a fun book and a must have for people like me who love fiction and love food.

Want a copy? Leave a comment here and I will pick a winner at the end of the day at 4:00 pm

Dec 31, 2010 9:00:00 AM | Once Upon A Story...

9 Comments

Would LOVE a copy! What a fantastic idea & great title. So curious to read the recipes. Wishing you a happy new year.

Posted by: Susannah | December 31, 2010 at 09:48 AM

Would love to see the table of contents of Table of Contents...

Posted by: Gary | December 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM

What a brilliant title for a food writing anthology! Happy New Year, fabulous Ms. M.

Posted by: Kara Newman | December 31, 2010 at 10:32 AM

Sounds facinating! Would love to know what your favorite recipe for this holiday season is....

Posted by: KD | December 31, 2010 at 10:38 AM

OMG, this book embodies all my passion: food, writing, stories. What a cool giveaway! Wishing you all the best for 2011 Monica!

Posted by: Rashda | December 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Oh, now that looks like a fun book to read! I see Anita Diamont is listed on the cover. The Red Tent is one of my all-time favorite books. All the best to you in 2011!

Posted by: Fran | December 31, 2010 at 02:50 PM

Fran wins! Send me an email with your addy!

Posted by: Monica Bhide | December 31, 2010 at 04:01 PM

My favorite type of fiction includes stories about food and recipes! What fun giveaway.

Posted by: Jeanette | January 01, 2011 at 10:08 AM

Sounds like a great addition to my totally out of control collection of cookbooks and food related books! People call me crazy for reading cookbooks but I just laugh. Love your blog so much!

Posted by: Karen | January 01, 2011 at 02:12 PM

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