Welcome to the Monthly Book Report and Book Review Link-up #17!
On the First Wednesday of each month I will be sharing my latest read – which could be a cookbook, a celebrity chef biography or memoir, a lifestyle book, a gardening book, a homemaking book or maybe even a cozy kitchen mystery book. They may be paper books, eBooks, or audio books. I have challenged myself to read or listen to at least one book per week, and I plan to share that with you all here.
In addition to my Book Report, there will be a Book Report LInky – a chance for all of you to share your own book review blog post (TWO per blog, please). We want to see what had you page flipping, can’t put it down, totally captivated.
Lastly will be a few Featured Reviews from the previous month’s shared posts. This will be a post picked at random by the host. Each host will likely pick their own features – so that’s multiple chances to be featured!
If you have any suggestions for me on book I should check out – please let me know!
Title: The Chef
Author: James Patterson with Max DiLallo
Publication Date: November 2019
Published by: Little, Brown and Company
Listed Price: $15.25 (Paperback), $9.99 (Kindle)
About the Author:
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including ‘The Idaho Four,’ ‘Walk in My Combat Boots,’ and ‘Filthy Rich.’ Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography ‘James Patterson by James Patterson.’ He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Brief Description of the book:
A New Orleans police detective by day and celebrity food truck chef by night, Caleb Rooney has a new title—Louisiana’s Most Wanted—in this shocking thriller from the world’s #1 bestselling author. In the Carnival days leading up Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for a murder he is accused of committing in the line of duty—as a Major Crimes detective for the New Orleans Police Department. Has his sideline at the Killer Chef food truck given him a taste for murder? While fighting the charges against him, Rooney makes a pair of unthinkable discoveries: His beloved city is under threat of attack … and these would-be terrorists may be local. As crowds of revelers gather, Rooney follows a fearsome trail of clues, racing from outlying districts into city center. He has no idea what—or whom—he’ll face in defense of his beloved hometown, only that innocent lives are at stake.
My Review:
Let’s get something straight right out of the gate – James Patterson is an exceptional storyteller. So you know that this thriller is going to be a “can’t put it down” – binge reader. I was thoroughly impressed that he was able to incorporate the cooking and restaurant world without it seeming forced or faked. You immediately fall in live with the main character, Caleb, and want nothing be for him to right the wrongs and save the day. I know so many folks may question the fact that he somehow manages to investigate things faster than the FBI – but it’s a fictional story – not a true crime retelling. Just get your cozy cup of cocoa and enjoy this read in a colder weekend.
This Months’s Featured Posts:
These are posts that stood out from the list of linked up posts last month. I hope you will hope over and check out their review. And don’t forget to link-up your own book-centric posts – YOU MIGHT BE NEXT WEEK’S FEATURE!
Such a Pretty Picture
Shared by Sharing Life’s Moments
Plant You Scrappy Cooking
Shared by Colors 4 Health
The Book Review Linky
Meet Your Librarians…errmmm I mean Hosts!
Now for the link-up!
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I haven’t read a James Patterson book in quite a while. I think I will check this one out. Thanks.
Happy December Estelle & Melynda. Thanks so much for hosting & warm hospitality. Sending you both warm wishes for a wonderful month ahead. I’m sitting at #3 this month.
Oh that sounds so good! I have read many James Patterson books before but not The Chef. I will have to look for that one.
I read a dystopian novel: The Merge, then a trashy romance novel and now I’m reading Winter people, which is a ghost story.
Such great variety. I love to read all sorts of books too!
A great round up and you’ve reminded me I’ve not read any of James Patterson’s books in a while. when I worked in a public library (many moons ago) He was one of the most sought after authors and we had a huge wait list for every new release.
I’m not a regular reader of Patterson but I have read a few. My kids liked his middle school ones. I like that he likes to promote reading and bookstores.