biblionerd62's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Julia Child, but these quotes didn't really do it for me, except for a very few. Best to just re-watch her television shows or read her own books.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Published at release on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People is a beautifully curated selection of Ms. Child's wise and witty quotes about food and life. Due out 17th Nov 2020 from Penguin Random House on their Knopf Doubleday imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is a beautifully and whimsically illustrated small volume of quotes from the late culinary mistress who brought a love of *good* food to generations of Americans. They're well curated, reflecting her surprisingly down-to-earth, wise, and pragmatic personality. There's also humor aplenty with warmth and affection shining through. It honestly felt like watching old reruns of her TV show or a particularly good meal.
It's a short book, only 160 pages, with each 2 page spread containing a quote from Julia and a line drawing or wallpaper facing page. The line drawings by Sidonie Coryn (her illustrator/collaborator for many of her iconic cookbooks) are very simple and appealing, with food or kitchen objects arranged artfully.
Four stars. This would make a superlative gift or housewarming/hostess present for food loving friends.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People is a beautifully curated selection of Ms. Child's wise and witty quotes about food and life. Due out 17th Nov 2020 from Penguin Random House on their Knopf Doubleday imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is a beautifully and whimsically illustrated small volume of quotes from the late culinary mistress who brought a love of *good* food to generations of Americans. They're well curated, reflecting her surprisingly down-to-earth, wise, and pragmatic personality. There's also humor aplenty with warmth and affection shining through. It honestly felt like watching old reruns of her TV show or a particularly good meal.
It's a short book, only 160 pages, with each 2 page spread containing a quote from Julia and a line drawing or wallpaper facing page. The line drawings by Sidonie Coryn (her illustrator/collaborator for many of her iconic cookbooks) are very simple and appealing, with food or kitchen objects arranged artfully.
Four stars. This would make a superlative gift or housewarming/hostess present for food loving friends.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
lailiving's review against another edition
3.0
A short and sweet book of quote compilation by Julia Child with cute small illustrations in it. Some are my favorites, and the others are new informations for me.
thisknife's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute book of quotes and wisdom that Julia Child's has said or written over the years. A great gift for someone who loves to cook or bake!
cathy1969's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Talk about a quick read!
Somehow I missed the gist of this book when I heard about and didn't realize it would only take about 20 minutes to read it.
It's a cute little book with all of Julia Child's quotes and some thoughts mostly about food and Paris. If you are a fan of Child, you will still enjoy, but don't count on much substance.
Somehow I missed the gist of this book when I heard about and didn't realize it would only take about 20 minutes to read it.
It's a cute little book with all of Julia Child's quotes and some thoughts mostly about food and Paris. If you are a fan of Child, you will still enjoy, but don't count on much substance.