The food of love

The Staff Reading Group generally felt this month's book The food of love by Anthony Capella was not altogether a very satisfying read. Despite all the foodie detail there were no recipes so that you couldn't try out the dishes described so lavishly in the main part of the book. Some of us felt that the plot died out two thirds of the way through the book and that the ending was very contrived. However it was quite fun and most people enjoyed it. Maybe we will have better luck with next month's book, The life and death of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood. It is also from Richard & Judy's recommended book list.

Starting out

This a blog about reading and writing run by Mrs Bax, school librarian at Doon Academy, with contributions from other staff and pupils.

To get things going I am going to mention what I am reading at the moment which is The Colour by Rose Tremain. The novel is set in New Zealand at the time of the gold rush and features a couple who have emigrated from England. Rose Tremain is great at giving you a feel for the countryside and for life at that time. It is a compelling read.

There is a new Terry Pratchett discworld book out called Thud! officially due to be published in hardback on 1st October 2005. Thud! stars Capt. Vimes and features a murdered dwarf. It will be on my Christmas list.

The Staff Reading Group is currently on The Food of Love by Anthony Capella. I finished it almost immediately and thought it was great fun. I love Italy and Italian food and the book is full of both.