Book Snacking part 2

In yesterday's post, I discussed all the pleasures attached to book snacking! Today, my wonderful husband took me on a quick adventure to track down a real snack: a funnel cake - a summer snack that always makes me think of going to carnivals and festivals with my dad. He'd complain about the cost of the funnel cakes every time, but he always bought me one! So let's munch our way through another pile of books!

Middlemarch was first given to me by a dear friend and teacher and I return to
it almost every year. It's one of those books that helps you see the changes in yourself. For example, the first time I read it, I very much rooted for Fred and Ladislaw, but as I've gotten older it's the steadier, worthier Mr. Farebrother whom I feel compelled to champion! Reading this book again is like biting into fresh, warm bread!

This has been an enjoyable read thus far, but it's also a demanding one. The chapter are long and some of the detail seems reported because the writer found it, not because it necessarily contributes much. And maybe it's a bit too much on the nose, but I'll compare George to English tea with too little sugar!


This is a fun read with quick chapters... and too many characters! The majority of them are women so I'm representing them with this whole pile of tiny cakes!

 This is another tough read - the information comes fast and steady - but it feels necessary and crisp - a red autumn apple book!

I've encountered few books as strange as Mort(e) (maybe Jeff Noon's Vurt?) - but so far it's been thoroughly enjoyable. I told the cats about its premise of animals taking over the world and the looks they gave me in reply made me a little nervous... This title tastes like a pumpkin muffin... and surge. 

 Lady of the Forest is one of those fun, sweet books I return to when my mind needs a break. It does a great job of tangling together most of the Robin Hood legends and it gives unexpected depths to those familiar characters. In honor of Sherwood, I'm representing this one with blackberries and nuts!

 This titles comes from my research shelf and seeks to discover why the Tsavo lions became man eaters. I don't have access to antelope steak myself, but I think it would make a fine pairing -- and a far more proper dish for lions than people!




The final books from the pile will appear in part 3 of book snacking!