Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's theme is Books Set In X (Pick a setting and share books that are all set there. This could be a specific continent or country, a state, in outer space, underwater, on a ship or boat, at the beach, etc.) I am choosing to do books set in and around kitchens, so could feature cafe owners, cooks and more!
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - a scientist becomes a TV cooking show host. (my review)
The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan - Four home cooks compete for the chance to co-host (my review)
The City Bakers Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller - A pastry chef flees Boston after a culinary disaster and finds herself in small town Vermont (my review)
Celebrations in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen - Sandy, the main character in this book, owns a baking and catering business (my review)
Finding Family at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash - Gemma is running the local cafe in this book set in Cornwall (my review)
The Enchanted Garden Cafe by Abigail Drake - This cafe is run by a character called Fiona and is located in Pittsburgh. (my review)
Love and Saffron by Kim Fay - This is a story of inter-generational friendship that formed from a mutual love of food (my review)
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa - Another story of inter-generational friendship set in a cafe that only sells doriyaki. My review for this one will be posted in January.
Battle Royal by Lucy Parker - Two bakers compete for the opportunity to cook for a royal wedding.
Finding Love at the Christmas Market by Jo Thomas - Connie loves baking, and is looking for love online which leads her to a German Christmas market.
Where did your list take you this week?
I only read a few chapters of Lessons in Chemistry, but I found the writing not working for me. Also, I don't think it's funny at all whoops.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2023/11/28/top-ten-tuesday-how-am-i-doing-on-my-backlist-titles/
Hmmm.. I'm not sure I went into it expecting it to be funny.
DeletePerfect! Books set in kitchens!
ReplyDeleteThere were plenty of other options for this topic Deb
DeleteBooks set in kitchens often make me hungry. :D
ReplyDeleteHere is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
Lydia
The same for me Lydia!
DeleteWhat a fun topic! I was going to say the same thing Lydia did. Books about food make me hungry. I just finished one about a girl who loved to bake and it made me crave cupcakes, brownies, and cookies. LOL.
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Which book was that Susan?
DeleteI love a kitchen setting! I’ve read 3 of these! ~Carol @ ReadingLadies
ReplyDeleteAlmost as much as a bookshop for me Carol!
DeleteI love this idea!! A very unique topic for today. https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy!!
DeleteI love this set of books and I must tag them for future reding choices. I do love Lessons in Chemisty.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great read Anne!
DeleteLessons in Chemistry was a very interesting read. I'm glad I gave it a chance. Happy reading. My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/top-10-books-set-in-spain-on-my-tbr/
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteOooh great choice! I love so many books set in and around cafes and small restaurants/etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love right?
DeleteI loved The Kitchen Front. I suggest Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune, about a woman coping with her estranged mother's death while trying to re-open her grandmother's restaurant
ReplyDeleteThanks for the rec! I will add it to my list
DeleteI love your take on the topic, and I loved Lessons in Chemistry!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Rebecca!
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