Lizzy & Jane by Katherine Reay
I’m loving “Lizzy & Jane” by Katherine Reay. Apparently I’ve been missing out on this author as she’s the writer behind the critically acclaimed novel, “Dear Mr. Knightley.” I have since put that book on my “To Read” list on Good Reads.
Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ is a “once vibrant and flawless” NYC chef who loses her mo-jo along the way. When her boss brings in another chef, one much more tech savvy, Lizzy started to worry that her job is on the line. When her father calls to ask her to come back to Seattle to help take care of her sister who has been battling cancer, Lizzy jumps at the chance despite the fact the sisters haven’t spoken to each other since they lost their mother to cancer a few years prior.
Lizzy sees it as a chance to clear her mind and find her mo-jo. She wasn’t prepared for everything else she would find, or learn about herself.
I LOVED this story. For the first few chapters I had to read bits and pieces as time permits. Over Christmas I got a terrible stomach bug and couldn’t do much else besides sleep. I read a little more. I couldn’t put it down.
What I really enjoyed about this tale was, not only is Lizzy a chef, but the sisters inherited a love of Jane Austen from their mother; hence their names Elizabeth and Jane. The book has a lot of classics sprinkled throughout. I read on Good Reads that some folks felt this was not real life and it felt really forced. I guess they have never met a classics book lover before because, yes indeed there are really folks out there who incorporate their favorite authors and novels into their everyday life.
As I find myself outgrowing Self Employed Writer and growing into Nevermore Lane (Edgar Allan Poe inspired) I can see where Katherine Reay is coming from with her personal love of Austen.
For the record, I’m not getting rid of this website. 😉 I am working on a “everything you ever wanted to know about blogging” type site to share my 20 years worth of knowledge.
If you are looking for a really fun read, enjoy the classics sprinkled into currents and enjoy foodie books; this is awesome.
A lot of books I review I don’t keep. I pass on to others. But this one is going to be on my bookshelf, right next to my other foodie favorite from this year, A Table by the Window.
Disclosure: I received the book for free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
This one sounds like a book I would like. I think I need to get my hands on a copy!
This sounds like an interesting read. It feels a little bit similar to Julie and Julia. I’ll have to check it out.
This looks like an awesome book! I am currently looking to get some books to tackle reading this summer and I’ll add this to my list.
This book sounds interested. I like how the author weaves in Jane Austen – I need to check this out!
This sounds like a great book. I will add it to my must read list.
Sounds interesting. I don’t get much time to read.
This sounds like my kind of book. I love Jane Austen and always watch Emma and Pride and Prejudice when they are on TV!
With my infant I haven’t been able to do as much reading as I’d like, but I hope I get back to my reading list soon!
I need to check this book out, I’ve got a few on my list so this would fit right in.
Lizzy & Jane sounds like an excellent choice for my next summer read. Thanks for the great review.
This does sound good. I will add to my list.
A foodie novel sounds right up my alley! I’ll have to add to my summer reads list
That does sound like a great read! I know we’ve all felt that loss of excitement about what we’re doing at some point. It sounds exciting to see how she rekindles her love of cooking or finds herself on a new path.
Sounds like a great read! I Will have to add this to my summer reading list!
This sounds like a good book! I’ll add it to my tbr list!
I think this sounds like a great read. I’ve never read a foodie novel, I must pick this one up.
I don’t have kids but I don’t think I should name my dog after my favorite book, he would probably get bullied in the dog park if I yell out ‘Sidharttha’ LOL 🙂
Always looking for a good read for summer travels and adventures so thanks for the reco!
I love having some good books to read in the summer ‘for fun’! I feel like I’m reading all the time on the internet but it’s not a kick back and really get into a story type reading. Thanks for the synopsis of this book!
This sounds like an awesome read! Adding it to my summer reading list!
“Lizzy & Jane” sounds like a really good book! I will be adding this one to my To Read list on Goodreads!
Sounds like an interesting book. I’d love to add it to my summer reading list.