The Color of Heaven

 

Book menu for The Color of Heaven by Julianne MacLean

Food mentioned in The Color of Heaven:
Chocolate martinis, 8
Cookies, 14, 45
Popsicles, 31
Coffee, 33, 144, 203-204, 209, 248
Maple-glazed salmon, 52
Garlic mashed potatoes, 52
Sauteed vegetables, 52
Wine, 52, 165, 242, 253
Rootbeer floats, 72
Strawberry ice cream, 72, 116
Tea, 75, 78
Pot roast, 82
Fried chicken, 82
Beer, 92, 137-138
Ice cream, 100, 110
Chocolate chip cookies, 101
Whiskey, 137
French fries, 142
Apple pie, 144
Sandwiches, 165-166
Brandy, 217-219

Music mentioned in The Color of Heaven:
"The Killing Time", 61
"Blue on Blue" / Bobby Vinton, 105-106
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" / The Platters, 143

Magazines mentioned in The Color of Heaven:
GQ
New Yorker, 8, 12, 120

TV shows mentioned in The Color of Heaven:
The David Letterman Show, 8

Page numbers refer to the trade paperback edition: ISBN 9780986842221

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If Beale Street Could Talk

Food mentioned in If Beale Street Could Talk:

Ice cream, 9, 63, 76
Hot dogs, 9
Doughnuts, 14, 159
Ham hocks, 20
Chitterlings, 20
Fried or roasted chicken, 20
Yams, 20
Rice 20, 104
Greens, 20
Cornbread, 20, 104
Biscuits, 20
Beer, 34, 40, 53, 67, 88-89, 100-101-102, 123, 187
Gin, 40, 63
     Gin & orange juice, 35, 185
     Gin & Seven-Up, 63
Brandy, 43-44, 47, 63, 67, 69, 143, 159, 196
Wine, 53, 57, 187
Coffee, 54, 83-84, 86, 143, 174
Omelette, 57
Margheritas, 57, 141-142
Whiskey, 57, 63
Paella, 57
Cokes, 63, 67
Seven-up, 63
Tea, 69, 113
Ribs, 105
Peas, 104
Milkshake, 135
Screwdriver, 151-153
Cocoa, 159-160

Books/Authors mentioned in If Beale Street Could Talk:
Romeo & Juliet / William Shakespeare, 18

Music mentioned in If Beale Street Could Talk:
"Uncloudy Day" / Josiah Kelley Alwood, 22, 151
"Blessed Quietness" / Manie Ferguson, 22
Aretha Franklin
    "Respect", 40
     "That's Life", 54
Ray Charles, 41
     "I Can't Stop Loving You", 153
"Compared to That", 99-100
"My Man" / Billie Holiday, 104
"What's Goin' On" / Marvin Gaye, 105
"My Lord and I" (hymn), 151
"Satisfaction" /Rolling Stones, 152
B.B. King, 167

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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, 62
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, 40
Wham, 148

Television programs mentioned in A Killing in the Real World:
Twilight Zone, 54

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The Last Detail

Book menu for The Last Detail by Darryl Ponicsan

(Page numbers refer to the original 1970 hardcover edition)

The Last Detail is the prequel to Last Flag Flying (now a movie)! The Last Detail also has a film adaptation starring Jack Nicholson.

Food mentioned in The Last Detail:
Coffee, 2, 14, 17, 20, 23, 55-56, 59, 101-102, 130-131, 141, 148, 153, 177
Ripple (wine), 2,6
Beer, 10, 38-40, 70, 72-73, 102, 129, 132-133, 149, 162
Kielbasa, 10
Pierogies, 10
Bleenies, 10
Cheeseburgers, 36-37, 129
French Fries, 36-37, 129
Chocolate shakes, 36-37, 147
Eggs, 59
Bacon, 59
Salami & Swiss sandwiches, 69
Corned beef, 70
Pastrami, 70
Knackwurst, 70
Stuffed cabbage, 70
Whiskey, 70
Italian sausage sandwiches, 76-77, 103
Peanuts, 77-78
Capuccino, 86, 90
Chenin Blanc, 92, 96, 98
Hot dogs, 102, 132, 134
Lobster, 104
Coke, 104
Pretzels, 132-133, 162
Champagne cocktails, 135
Boilermakers, 149, 162, 170
Jelly doughnuts, 153
Potato chips, 170
Vegetable soup, 171

Books/Authors mentioned in The Last Detail:
The Stranger / Albert Camus, 2, 5
Stephen Crane, 7
The Centaur / John Updike

Music mentioned in The Last Detail:
"Drunken Sailor", 51, 78, 85
Johnny Mathis , 88
Aretha Franklin, 92-93
Tony Bennett , 102, 105

 

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Wonderstruck

Book menu for Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

ISBN of edition I read: 9780545027892 (hardcover)

Food mentioned in Wonderstruck :
Sandwiches, 404, 429, 521
     Tuna sandwiches, 382
Fruit cups, 392
Soda, 404
Apples, 429
Orange juice, 521
Pretzels, 521

Books/Authors mentioned in Wonderstruck:
A Lion Among Men / Gregory Maguire, epigraph

Music mentioned in Wonderstruck:
"Space Oddity" / David Bowie, 25, 68-69, 194-195

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All Four Stars

Book Menu for All Four Stars by Tara Dairman

ISBN of edition I read: 9780399162527 (hardcover)

This book is for all foodies, young and not so young. Here is a delightful, funny, and yummy first novel. I just love that it's set on Long Island and the main character's last name is Gatsby. Six-grader, Gladys Gatsby, can cook for me any day, blow torch and all!

Food mentioned in All Four Stars:
Creme brulee, 1-2, 7, 49, 268
Pizza, 3, 14-15, 219
Dried persimmon dipped in chocolate, 17
Lavender-flavored sandwich cookie, 17
Wasabi-coated pretzel, 17
Injera (Ethiopian bread), 19
Matzoball soup, 19
Pork and scallion dumplings, 19
Phobo, 27
Clementines, 28
Croissant, 106, 269 
      Jam-filled croissant, 28
Samosas, 42-44
Channa masala, 42
Palak paneer, 42
Aloo gobi, 42
Rotis, 42
Raita, 42
Brownies, 53-54, 60
     Butterscotch nutmeg brownies, 60
     Caramel walnut brownies, 140
Meatloaf, 78-79
Potato puffs, 82-83
Apples, 84
Carne asada, 93
Brie and fig jam on a baguette, 95
Mushroom risotto, 105
Hot chocolate, 129-130
Cassoulet, 157, 160
Key Lime pie, 167-168
Hot dogs, 173
Marzipan candies, 173
Shoofly pie, 180
Baklava, 190, 192, 197
Walnuts, 192
Apam Balik, 197, 205
Gajar ka halwa, 208-213
Bluebarb crumble, 214, 221-222, 253 
Custard
     Lavender and lemon custard, 248, 267
     Mocha-mint custard, 267
     Berry-basil custard, 267
Tree-nut tart, 256, 263
Ginger sultana bread pudding, 256, 267
Papaya-passion fruit sorbet, 256
Sticky date pudding, 264, 267
Cinnamon graham ice cream, 267
Banana biscuit ice cream, 267
Moroccan cake, 268
Chinese cake, 268
Belgian cake, 268

Books/Authors mentioned in All Four Stars:
Larousse Gastronomique, 62-63

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Room of Tears

Book menu for Room of Tears by Linda Merlino

Room of Tears is a mysterious, haunting, and beautiful story.  When I first glanced at the cover, I felt it's too soon to read a book about 9/11. I'm glad I pushed through it. Ms. Merlino has combined unusual ideas and concepts into this brief but lyrical novel. 

ISBN of edition I read: 9781927792100 (trade paperback)

Food mentioned in Room of Tears :
Coffee, 3, 71
     Espresso, 18
Canolis, 3
Napoleons, 3
Lemonade, 8, 12
Irish whiskey, 14
Wine
     Italian red, 14
     Grenache, 98
Calamari, 17
Chili, 21
Cookies, 21, 72
Fried plantains, 45
Empanadas, 45, 78
Revoltillos, 45
Spaghetti and meatballs, 60
Italian frittata with cheese, spinach, and mushrooms, 71
Lasagna, 72
Brownies, 72
Cheese and crackers, 81
Sandwiches, 94
Pancakes and sausage, 107
Sliced fruit, 107
Danish, 127

Books/Authors mentioned in Room of Tears:
Everyman / Anonymous, 1, 40, 80, 110
"Sonnet 60 ", William Shakespeare, 110
Nostradamus, 142

Title mentioned on pages 24, 109, 113:
p. 24 "I close the door to my bedroom and cry. I have cried for so many days that it has become a room of tears."

p. 109 "No one would question Antonio, not even Peter. Not until he became Pope, as his mother predicted, then the two men would sit in the Room of Tears with her handwritten letter, and Antonio would finally be able to explain."  

p. 113 "'The conclave has placed me here, in the Room of Tears.' Peter gestured with wide arms to the walls around them."

Discussion questions for Room of Tears:
1. How do Diane's journal entries affect the overall story?
2. Describe the deal Billy makes with God.
3. After reading the ending, were you compelled to go back and reread certain passages?  Which ones? Why?
4. What surprised you in this story?
5. Describe Room of Tears in a single word.
6. Before reading the book, what was your reaction to the cover?

The End of Your Life Book Club

Book menu for The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

ISBN of edition I read:  9780307594037

Mr. Schwalbe has written a beautiful tribute to his amazing mother.  I want to read many of the books the author and his mom discussed during her chemo treatments.   This book is a very inspiring and uplifting memoir. 

Food mentioned in The End of Your Life Book Club :
Mocha, 3, 103, 188, 196, 202, 231
Hot chocolate, 3, 197
Graham crackers, 3, 49
Schnitzel, 24
Pretzels, 49
Meatloaf, 76
Lemon meringue pie, 85
Champagne, 111-112
Sparkling cider, 111
Barbequed pig, 154
Macaroni and cheese, 154
Creamy corn with cheddar cheese, 154
Bourbon peaches, 154
Coleslaw, 154
Baked beans, 154
Collard greens, 154
Texas toast, 154
Red velvet cupcakes, 154
Jello, 197, 248
Turkey-a-la-king, 199
Plum pudding, 210
Turkey tetrazzini, 226
Blueberry muffins, 300

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The Great Gatsby

 
Book Menu for The Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald

Edition I read: c1925, Charles Scribner's Sons (hardcover, 182 pages)

I hadn't read Gatsby since I was in high school more than twenty years ago.  This book was completely lost on me back then.  I picked it back up this weekend since a new film adaptation will be released on Christmas Day. Now that I am older, I can appreciate why this story is a classic.  The writing is stunning and precise but eloquent.  I can't wait to see Leo Dicaprio's version of Jay Gatsby.


Food mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
Claret (wine), 13
Champagne, 39, 47, 51, 103
Oranges and Lemons, 39
Spice baked ham, 39
Pig sausages and mashed potato, 57
Sauterne (wine), 77
Tea, 85
Lemon cakes, 85
Chartreuse (liquor), 92
Lemonade, 103
Gin rickeys, 117
Mint juleps, 126-7, 130
Cold fried chicken, 146

Books mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
Thomas Park D'Invilliers, epigraph
Simon Called Peter / Robert Keable, 29
John L. Stoddard, 13, 46
Hopalong Cassidy / Clarence Mulford, 174

Music mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
"The Love Nest", 96
"Three O'Clock in the Morning ", 110
"Beale Street Blues ", 151

Magazines mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
The Saturday Evening Post , 18
Town Tattle, 27, 29, 38

Theater mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
Follies , 41

Libraries mentioned in The Great Gatsby:
pages 45-6, 52, 54, 57, 92

                                                                     

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