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Today's Featured Title and Contest |
June 9, 2016 |
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This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that we think is a great summer reading selection. Read more about it, and enter our Summer Reading Contest by Friday, June 10th at 11:59am ET for a chance to win one of five copies of KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST by J. Ryan Stradal, which is now available in paperback. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!
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Today's Featured Book and Contest: KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST by J. Ryan Stradal
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When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine --- and a dashing sommelier --- he’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter --- starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva’s journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that’s a testament to her spirit and resilience.
Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal’s startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By turns quirky, hilarious and vividly sensory, KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life --- its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent.
-Click here to read a review.
-Click here to read an excerpt.
-Click here to read an interview with J. Ryan Stradal.
-Visit J. Ryan Stradal's official website and Instagram.
-Connect with J. Ryan Stradal on Facebook and Twitter.
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Click here to enter the contest by Friday, June 10th at 11:59am ET. |
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