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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Liza and Linda, the two of you are doing such a beautiful job with this! Thank you for your passion, generosity, and thoughtful time and attention in creating a space that is already allowing us to connect in a way that feels restorative. I can't wait for the first meeting.

Liza Debevec's avatar

Thank you, Rebecca for creating this group in the first place and being so welcoming.

Linda Naylor's avatar

The Food Readers Book Club seems like such a logical extension of the generosity you established in our MM group, Rebecca. Thank you.

Mira Dessy's avatar

Thank you Liza and Linda for doing this.

Unfortunately I am going to be on holiday with family. I'm hoping you'll record this as I'd love to watch/listen/learn.

I'm truly enjoying the book and have been sharing lots of of notes with my thoughts.

And I'm excited about the next book as well.

Liza Debevec's avatar

Ah, that is a shame, but of course, holiday takes precedence! And there will be many more Book Club meetings…

Mira Dessy's avatar

Are you recording it? And if not will you at least share the notes from Diana?

Liza Debevec's avatar

Hi Mira, the notes I received from Diana are in this post. I can’t recall if we’ve made a definite decision about recording, but personally, I’m leaning against it.

Mira Dessy's avatar

Ah, I misunderstood and thought there was more wisdom from Diana to be shared in the actual gathering. Thank you for sharing it here, I appreciate that.

Liza Debevec's avatar

You’re welcome. I have nothing else at my sleeve. Not able to hold onto secrets for long :)

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Sorry to miss this, as I’ll be on a whirlwind trip to the US at this time. But I’ve loved Diana Henry for years, have most of her books, and this one sits on my bedside table. Happy reading!

Liza Debevec's avatar

Maybe you can join us in an asynchronous way, Alison, by writing about your love of Diana Henry and we can link to your post from the group follow-up post or in notes before. And happy traveling.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

California and Washington. Trip includes a brief stop at my house in Seattle to grab some more of my cookbooks and bring them back to Portugal.

Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Where in the US are you visiting, Alison?

Sue Morón's avatar

Bought the book a little while ago and loved the first couple of essays, so evocative, prompting memories. Then I put it back on the TBR pile … so many books! This is my prompt to go back to it.

Liza Debevec's avatar

Welcome to the Food Readers Book Club, Sue!

Shell Plant's avatar

Ah, such a shame. My husband is going to be away so I won't have childcare for this time so can't attend. I have nearly finished the book though and will certainly write a few thoughts on my own stack. Thank you again for setting this up. I have already picked up the next two and can't wait to read them.

Liza Debevec's avatar

I look forward to reading your thoughts about the book.

Linda Naylor's avatar

Excellent, Shell. A moveable feast!