Book menu for Water Witches by Chris Bohjalian
ISBN of edition I read: 0684826127 (paperback)
Food mentioned in Water Witches:
Carob-coated ice cream bars, 12
Coffee, 23-34, 44, 126, 138, 142, 192, 194, 243, 260
Iced coffee, 13, 117
Pasta, 20
Wine, 42
Beer, 63, 65, 213, 260, 310
Milky Way bars, 66
Strawberries, 76
Blueberry jam, 93
Blueberry pie, 95, 235
Club soda, 131, 213-214
Cranberry juice, 131
Bread, 135, 215-216
Grilled salmon with horseradish sauce, 136
Potato pancakes, 136
Doughnuts, 151
Orange juice, 151
Blueberry brandy, 158
Tea, 160
Iced tea, 215
Pea soup, 183
Tater tots, 183-184
Grilled cheese, 183
Macaroni salad, 215
Cap 'N Crunch, 241
Cocoa puffs, 241
Ice cream, 245-247
Coke, 260
Falafel burger, 290
Stuffed mushrooms, 311
Watercress sandwiches, 328
Book mentioned in Water Witches:
The Bible, epigragh
Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigia Edition, epigraph
John Steinbeck, 8
Robert Frost, 161
Macbeth / William Shakespeare, 261
Magazines mentioned in Water Witches:
Rolling Stone, 63
GQ, 97
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Saturday, March 31, 2018
Water Witches
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Past the Bleachers
Book menu for Past the Bleachers by Chris Bohjalian
ISBN of edition I read: 0881848026 (hardcover)
Food mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
Hot dogs, 11
Gatorade, 11, 182
Coffee, 25-26, 69, 186
Chicken 32, 138
Coca-Cola, 44
Maple syrup, 79
Spinach & salmon fettuccine, 89
Blueberry yogurt, 93
Chopped apples with peanut butter, 93
Spaghetti, 111-112
Wine, 138-139, 212
Hamburgers, 155
Chutney, 169
Brownies, 193
Ice cream, 210, 217
Peanut butter ice cream with chocolate sauce, 210
Shrimp & Strawberry soup, 212
Ice tea, 212
Bread, 213
Asparagus, 217
Cotton candy, 229, 232
Kool-Aid, 239
Books/Authors mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
"Fathers playing catch with sons" / Donald Hall
Garfield comics, 47
Music mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
The Four Seasons
Magazines mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
Vermont Life
Television programs mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
Jeopardy, 193
Libraries mentioned in Past the Bleachers:
p.48: The books are almost antiques now.
"Can kids even find these books today?"
Harper nods her head that they can."The Sedgebury library has almost the entire series, and even
Lincoln and Havington have a couple each."
p. 235: "Yeah!" he finally answers, shouting over the roar of the roller coaster. "I did see some blonde
babe. She was lookin' for dinosaur books."
"What did you tell her?"
"I told her to try a library," he says smirking. He then turns away from me, looking up at the
Lava Coaster's last car..."
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Monday, March 12, 2018
Hangman
Book menu for Hangman by Chris Bohjalian
ISBN of edition I read: 0881846856 (hardcover)
Food mentioned in Hangman:
Eggnog, 17
Roast turkey, 18, 162
Carrots, 20
Coffee, 32, 34, 37, 49, 56, 64, 77-78, 90, 182, 185
203-204, 223, 226, 246, 265
Shepherd's pie, 34, 38
Ambrosia, 34
Wine, 37
Beef Stroganoff, 48, 96, 98
Pâté mouse, 55
Chicken in maple butter, 55
Apple pie, 63, 162, 225
Brandy, 70
Roast chicken, 95
Toast, 104
Cereal, 104
Eggs, 104
Eggs Benedict, 198
English muffin, 104
Tea, 104
Juicy Fruit gum, 107
Pepsi, 109, 138, 143, 271
Maple candy, 109
Toll house cookies, 122
Beer, 125, 236, 238
Rolling Rock, 126
Ham, 162
Vegetable medley, 162
Finger rolls, 162
Mashed potatoes, 162
Pumpkin pie, 162
Chocolate pie, 162-163
Pears in ginger sauce, 198
Breaded pork chops, 232
Brownies, 232
Cheeseburgers, 235
Books/Authors mentioned in Hangman:
John Irving
Music mentioned in Hangman:
"Silent Night", 17
Television program mentioned in Hangman:
Wheel of Fortune, 194
M*A*S*H
Magazines mentioned in Hangman:
Vogue
Cosmopolitan
Redbook, 18
Look, 60, 112, 123, 206, 209
Sports Illustrated
Vermont Life
Ladies Home Journal, 123
Country Living
Mademoiselle, 196
Psychology Today
Time, 231
My Favorite passages from Hangman:
p. 19: "Simon did what came naturally, what came from the heart. He hugged you when he saw you. He asked you how you felt, and actually listened to your answer. He told you he loved you, without inhibition, without shame, without any hidden meanings or agendas."
p. 217: "Give neither salt nor counsel till asked"
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A Killing in the Real World
Book Menu for A Killing in the Real World by Chris Bohjalian
ISBN of edition I read: 0312017812 (hardcover)
Food mentioned in A Killing in the Real World:
Watercress sandwiches, 7
Egg McMuffin, 15
Coffee, 23, 56, 89-91-92, 98, 144, 168, 178, 183-184
Vodka tonics, 36
Wine, 36, 75, 139
Croissant, 37
Red Zinger tea, 56
Wise Potato Chips
Fondue, 74-75
Tea, 89
Cheeseburgers, 98
Cinnamon toast, 115
Roast beef, 127
Yorkshire pudding, 127
Meat & cheese plate, 137
Crudites, 137
Milanos, 154
Milky Way bar, 154, 177
Turkey sandwich, 176
English muffin, 178
Ice cream, 182
Blueberries, 185
Maple spread, 185, 201
Bacon, 189
Pancakes, 189, 191, 195
Books/Authors mentioned in A Killing in the Real World:
F. Scott Fitzgerald, 40
Robert Frost, 90, 95
Ann Beattie, 95
Music mentioned in A Killing in the Real World:
Peter Gabriel
Wham
Television programs mentioned in A Killing in the Real World:
Twilight Zone
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