Comfort food by kate jacobs penguin random house audio. Widowed controlfreak and mother of two gus simpson, approaching 50, has been a star of the cookingchannel for 12 years with her show cooking with gusto. I was impatient with gus and bored with the novels lack of progress. Comfort food by kate jacobs overdrive rakuten overdrive. In this smart, delicious new novel by the bestselling author of the. Shortly before turning 50, tv cooking show personality augusta. Kate jacobs books list of books by author kate jacobs thriftbooks. A former staffer at redbook, working woman, and family life, she is now a freelance editor at the website for lifetime television. Tv personality augusta gus simpson is the woman most women spend their lives trying to begraceful, immaculately dressed, and most of all, an entertainer extraordinaire. Comfort food celebrates the power of food to bring friends and family. From knitting to comfort food with kate jacobs lion brand. Kate jacobs is currently considered a single author. Reviewed in the united states on december 30, 2009. Jacobs the friday night knitting club, 2007 turns to the subject of food on television.
Instead, comfort food remained an average novel and one that could be set aside without regret. Browse kate jacobss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. With her second novel, comfort food, jacobs again delves. Kate jacobs is the new york timesbestselling author of comfort food, knit two, and the friday night knitting club, which has over 1 million copies in print. Kate jacobs bibliography chronological book list and series. Discount prices on books by kate jacobs, including titles like women innovators 2. The friday night knitting club has sold over 1 million copies. I kept trying to figure out what if anything was wrong with it.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. While i feel an obligation to the book club to finish comfort food, it will be difficult. Comfort food by kate jacobs 2009, paperback for sale online. Buy a cheap copy of comfort food book by kate jacobs. As i was listening to this book, it just wasnt quite working for me. Shortly before turning 50, tv cooking show personality augusta gus simpson discovers that the network wants to boost her ratings by teaming her with a beautiful, young new cohost. Jun 03, 2008 from knitting to comfort food with kate jacobs june 3, 2008 zontee back in january, i had the wonderful opportunity to meet with author and knitter, kate jacobs, and interview her about her new york times bestseller, the friday night knitting club. Comfort food by jacobs, kate, 1973publication date 2008 topics. A novel about a woman who sorts her problems out by hosting. Kate jacobs is the author of the friday night knitting club and comfort food. While kate jacobs writes reasonably well, she has not crafted a particularly engaging or interesting story. Its an area filled with friends and family and kate loves to visit. Books by kate jacobs authors like kate jacobs what should. With the introduction of augusta gus simpson, a celebrity chef dreading the prospect of blowing out the.
Kate jacobs is the beloved new york timesbestselling author of the friday night knitting club, knit two and comfort food and is excited to announce the upcoming paperback. Kate jacobs s debut novel, the friday night knitting club, was a wordofmouth bestseller, catching on not only among avid knitters but also among fans of womens literature in general. Kate jacobs a celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment and manages to spice up her own life at the same time. Comfort food by kate jacobs meet your next favorite book. Comfort food by jacobs kate paperback book the fast for sale. Kate jacobs a celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment.
She is a former staff member at redbook, working woman, and family life. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Click to read more about comfort food by kate jacobs. A smart and deliciously funny novel by the bestselling author of the friday night knitting cluband readers will be cheering. Sign me up to get more news about literary fiction books.
Kate grew up near vancouver, british columbia, in the scenic and delightfully named town of hope pop. Its now even set to become a feature film starring julia roberts, which will release sometime in 2009. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. From backyard barbecues to simple scones and tea, gus has just the planand the recipeto bring together her tightknit group of family and friends. May 06, 2008 fresh, tasty comfort food goes down mighty easilykate jacobss breezy followup to her bestselling the friday night knitting club is a satisfying read that showcases jacobss skill in creating endearingly flawed charactersthe kind of book you rush home to finish. She also manages to spice up her own life at the same time. Comfort food by kate jacobs discussion guide penguin.
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