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Relish: My Life in the Kitchen

Lucy Knisley
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Relish: My Life in the Kitchen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Lucy Knisley

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s-2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

970L

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Super Short Summary

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley is a graphic memoir where the author shares her experiences with food and cooking. Through charming illustrations and personal anecdotes, Knisley explores her relationship with food, family, and culture, highlighting significant moments and dishes that have shaped her life.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Playful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

22,563 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lucy Knisley's Relish: My Life in the Kitchen charmingly blends memoir and graphic novel, exploring food's role in life's moments. Praised for delightful visuals and engaging storytelling, it captivates both foodies and comic lovers. Critiques note inconsistency in depth across stories. Overall, it's a vivid celebration of culinary passions.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Relish: My Life in the Kitchen?

A reader who enjoys food memoirs, graphic novels, and visual storytelling would appreciate Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley. Fans of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential and Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter would find this blend of humor and recipes appealing.

4.2

22,563 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s-2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

970L

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