These days it seems that everywhere I look, I'm spotting copies of the gorgeously designed Great Food series of books, which have recently been re-released by Penguin. I've been to my local Chapters, independent book store and home goods store in the past week and I've seen these lovely things on display at each location.
Combining three of my favourite things, food, history and brilliant design, these little tomes are a collection of some of the best food writing from the past 400 years.
Seeing that I kept spotting them wherever I went, I took it as a sign that I need to grab a few copies for myself. Guess what? They're utterly delicious. In fact, I love these books so much, I'm even considering placing them in a memory-box style frame and hanging them on a wall. They are that pretty.
Naturally, I would like to give two of these books away to one lucky Family Bites reader. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me the best book you've read this summer. For additional entries, you can "like" Family Bites on Facebook.
Winners will be announced on Monday August 15th!
Update: Congratulations to Andrea! You have won the books giveaway.
Unfortunately, I haven't had a ton of spare time to read this summer. So, I'll tell you my favorite books I've read this year (and hope that counts), which are, all books from the The Hunger Games Trilogy. Thanks for doing the giveaway! c:
Posted by: Shyonna | 08/09/2011 at 09:56 AM
The best book I've read this summer is "Maisie Dobbs" by Jaqueline Winspear. It's a mystery about a female sleuth in post World War 1 London. A great read that reminded me of Agatha Christie. I'm almost done the second book in the series.
Posted by: Iwona Piotrowska | 08/09/2011 at 11:25 AM
I have just finished reading the bok "The Help" Loved it and it is coming out as a movie really soon. READ this book.
Can you tell I liked it?
Posted by: Johanna | 08/09/2011 at 12:40 PM
I'm also reading "The Help" right now and really enjoying it. Before that, I read Tina Fey's autobiography called "Bossypants". I love reading books about strong female characters and it's even better when it's about a real person!
Posted by: Jen | 08/09/2011 at 02:14 PM
Sadly I have not read anything this summer. Normally I pick up one or two books in the culinary murder mystery series by Dianne Mott Davidson. I've been reading the adventures of Goldy the caterer for years now. It's my summer indulgence. There should still be time left in the summer to pick one up, right?
Posted by: Mama B | 08/09/2011 at 02:56 PM
Either Water for Elephants or Unbearable Lightness - both were excellent for very different reasons. I'mn reading The Help now and it might be a contender too. This summer had been a great one for really good books.
Posted by: Krista | 08/09/2011 at 09:54 PM
Summertime's time for light reading...I picked up Sleeping Beauty by Mercedes Lackey...she mashes together Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and The Sigfrid myth...with some pretty funny results.
Posted by: Elexis | 08/10/2011 at 01:43 AM
Thank U 4 thiswonderful giveaway opportunity.
Not much time reading for me this summer but
Just finished reading 'Don't Shoot,It's Only Me' by Bob Hope.
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | 08/10/2011 at 03:51 AM
Best book I have read this summer has got to be the Help. I read the whole thing while on vacation in Amsterdam and it was the perfect vacation read. The best part - the movie version opens today!
Posted by: Johanna | 08/10/2011 at 11:12 AM
"Happiness Project" still reading and loving it!
Posted by: Andrea | 08/10/2011 at 01:07 PM
Hi...my favorite book I have read this Summer is "Heaven Is For Real" By Todd Burpo. It is an AMAZING story! If you haven't read it...it is a good read..This is truly a GREAT chance to WIN some wonderful books! Thanks for the chance...and Have a GREAT week!
Posted by: h2ogardenlady | 08/10/2011 at 01:39 PM
Wow! Just like many other readers above, I too, read The Help and loved it! I also read and thoroughly enjoyed The Glass Castle.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Tricia
Posted by: The Orchard | 08/10/2011 at 03:18 PM
I haven't been reading much lately...but can I say the best book of the past year? If so, then The Life of Pi. It rocked something serious.
Posted by: Jennifer Jo | 08/10/2011 at 07:52 PM
Best book I've read this summer is Sugar Baby...a beautiiful, funny, delicious coookbook!
Posted by: Carolym | 08/11/2011 at 09:32 PM
The best book I've read this summer is Man's Search For Meaning. I've never read it before, and I thought it was amazing.
Posted by: angela mitchell | 08/13/2011 at 12:01 AM
Am I too late?!?! Hope not! My favourite read so far this summer was the first book from the Game Of Thrones series.
Posted by: Annika | 08/14/2011 at 02:50 PM
I love these awesome sippy cups. Terrific idea with the dinosaur paper lids.
I am a bit leary of mashing citrus. Tried it once with Sangria and it was terribly bitter.
I will try again and see how it goes.
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