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These are the books, articles or blog posts I've recently read and loved.

  • The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City [Hardcover]

    The title of the fifth book from Lebovitz, celebrated pastry chef and Chez Panisse alum, is a bit of a misnomer: this feisty memoir-with-recipes is just as tart as it is sweet. Writing with the same cheeky tone that has made his blog one of the most...

    Swanky Dietitian says: "David Lebovitz tells a truly amazing story about his time spent in Paris. I loved the details about culture, life, and especially food!"
    • Eden Godsoe: Paris is one of my favorite cities. I am thinking I will buy this for my husband for Christmas. He also loves Paris plus then I can read it afterwards!
    • Swanky Dietitian: I highly recommend it! It makes you want to visit!
  • Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia [Hardcover]

    Starred Review. Gilbert (The Last American Man) grafts the structure of romantic fiction upon the inquiries of reporting in this sprawling yet methodical travelogue of soul-searching and self-discovery. Plagued with despair after a nasty divorce,...

    Swanky Dietitian says: "I loved reading about the author's journey. I especially enjoyed reading about her adventures in Italy since I studied abroad there in college. "
    • Claudia Roldan: I really need to read this book. I have heard great things about it and really enjoyed the movie. I
  • The Time Traveler's Wife [Paperback]

    This clever and inventive tale works on three levels: as an intriguing science fiction concept, a realistic character study and a touching love story. Henry De Tamble is a Chicago librarian with "Chrono Displacement" disorder; at random times, he...

    Swanky Dietitian says: "This book has a truly touching love story. Loved this read. "
  • Something Borrowed [Hardcover]

    Product Description The smash-hit debut novel for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship.

    Swanky Dietitian says: "A fun and enjoyable read!"
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    • Claudia Roldan: By far..MY FAVORITE author! Love all her books!
    • Krista: I read this one cover to cover on my last 5 hour flight. It's wonderful and so is "Something Blue". Emily Giffin's writing is fantastic.
  • Sarah's Key [Hardcover]

    Starred Review. De Rosnay's U.S. debut fictionalizes the 1942 Paris roundups and deportations, in which thousands of Jewish families were arrested, held at the V

    Swanky Dietitian says: "Everyone in my book club loved this book. This story is truly moving. I loved the way the author tied past and present stories together. . "
  • The Hunger Games [Hardcover]

    Starred Review. Reviewed by Megan Whalen Turner If there really are only seven original plots in the world, it's odd that boy meets girl is always mentioned, and society goes bad and attacks the good guy never is. Yet we have Fahrenheit 451, The...

    Swanky Dietitian says: "I couldn't put this series down. It really is such a great story! Definitely recommend this one. "
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    • Swanky Dietitian: Krista, I am so glad! The series was too good!! Hope you enjoy it.
    • Lanae: I have heard many good things about these books! Must read.

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