Love and Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love | 
pickI listened to this charming epistolary novel on audio, and it was the perfect medium for it. This short, heartfelt story unfolds through letters exchanged between two women in the 1960s—a young, adventurous Californian and a seasoned writer in the Pacific Northwest. The story is filled with warmth, endearing characters, and plenty of delicious food references (and even a recipe or two!). A comforting palate cleanser. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚
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I don‘t remember the last time I fell so quickly in love with a book. This had my heart after only a few chapters. I loved the characters and the variety of experiences and growth they depict in their letters. Watching them explore new recipes and flavors made my mouth water. Even though I saw many things coming, it didn‘t take away from my emotional connections with our lovely ladies.
pickOh I loved it! Just what I needed to feel good and remember female friendship.
I wish it had been longer :)
October reads.
~4 Yorkshire Murders series #serieslove2023
~2 cozy mysteries
~3 other mysteries including #nunlit
~4 fiction
~ 1 Epistolary novel
pickSuch a lovely epistolary novel about food & friendship. Joan Bergstrom, then 27, in LA, in response to a column Mrs. Imogen Fortier, 59,on an island off of Seattle wrote,sends some saffron to her. an exchange of letters begins.Reading these letters is both heartwarming & bittersweet. It‘s wonderful to be part of the growth of their friendship over time.They share their authentic selves, discussing food, life, relationships, love & death.
Just starting this today.
pickThis quick, one-sitting read was a sweet story of friendship carried out mostly through letters. In the 1960s, Imogen writes a column in Northwest Home & Life magazine. Joan writes Imogen a letter to let her know how much she enjoyed her recent column about digging for clams. Despite their age difference, they strike up a friendship based on their love for food, which turns into a much-needed source of support and encouragement for both of them.
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We started a “little” collection of fiesta!! 🍽️🥣🍵
I got impatient waiting for my library hold to come in on this one - so decided to use one of my Christmas gift cards. Lazy afternoon off reading and having a late lunch of yummy sushi. 🍣 #lunchbook
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Sweet little novel about a friendship that takes place through letters and center around food.
pickI got lucky that my #BookSpin for December was this short epistolary novel. It can be read in one sitting. I think the subtitle captures what it is — two women become friends and bond over food after the younger one writes the other a fan letter. I enjoyed it!
