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Julia Child Part 2


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This week, we continue telling the story of Julia Child. 

After returning to America, Julia Child became a star within the culinary world, thanks to her best-selling cookbook. But it was a local television studio that made her a household name. After a successful guest appearance, Julia was given her own series on PBS. For nearly four decades, Julia remained a constant presence in American homes, thanks to her down-to-Earth, fun-loving approach to home cooking.

This week's recommendations:

Currently Reading:

A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty and David Roberts

Non-fiction suggestions:

My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme
In Julia's Kitchen: Practical and Convivial Kitchen Design Inspired by Julia Child by Pamela Heyne and Jim Scherer
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

Fiction suggestions:

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Abundance by Amit Majmudar
The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry

Children's suggestions:

Minette's Feast by Susan Reich and Amy June Bates
Julia, Child by Kyo Maclear and Julia Morstad
Born Hungry by Alex Prud'homme and Sarah Green








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