The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Jesse Kirkwood Hardcover Book

Description: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Jesse Kirkwood, Hisashi Kashiwai The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.Whats the one dish youd do anything to taste just one more time?Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But thats not the main reason customers stop by . . .The father-daughter duo are food detectives. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a persons treasured memories – dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility.A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Hisashi Kashiwai was born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto. He graduated from Osaka Dental University. After graduating, he returned to Kyoto and worked as a dentist. He has written extensively about his native city and has collaborated in TV programs and magazines.Jesse Kirkwood is a literary translator working from Japanese into English. The recipient of the 2020 Harvill Secker Young Translators Prize, his translations include The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto and A Perfect Day to Be Alone by Nanae Aoyama. Review A Library Journal Star of the Year (So Far) A BookTrib Culinary Book for Fans of "The Bear" A BookRiot International Cat Day Book "[An] ode to the magic of food." – People "Off-beat and charming, [with] more complexity of flavor than you might expect." – NPR – Fresh Air with Terry Gross "[A] feel-good escape. . . Kashiwai not only makes you hungry for the numerous Japanese dishes he writes about, but he also evokes a unique sense of longing for past happiness you might wish to relive. Warm and nuanced while bringing you to the beautiful city of Kyoto, youll devour this small, gentle read like a hearty bowl of your favorite soup." – Seattle Times "Charming. . . This book offers more than beautifully crafted stories of lifes challenges and joys. It is filled with glimpses into Japanese culture. . . The kind of book you pick up and savor every page. A brilliant first installment to a series, it is expertly crafted and leaves you hungry for more." – New York Journal of Books "The enduring strength of love [is] at the heart of this series opener. . . Takes care to illustrate foods ability to preserve a culture across generations. . . The cozy, literary equivalent of a hearty stew on a cold day." – Chicago Review of Books "Kashiwais unique blend of seasonings is more than enough to transform each into a five-star-worthy dish. . . [A] warm memory blanket of nostalgia. Readers [will] eagerly devour each morsel of this miso soup for the soul. . . A nourishing collection of bite-sized stories with a hearty dash of savory flavor."—Kirkus Reviews "Outstanding. . . A culinary and cultural exploration of Japanese cuisine. . . The novel includes mouthwatering descriptions of food as well as a nuanced description of life in Japan. . . Readers will take delight in Kashiwais exquisite meals and the culinary history that accompanies them." —Library Journal "[This] charming book is definitely not one to read while hungry… Little wonder that this gem of a detective novel is a bestseller in Japan. Im only glad its been made available for the English-speaking public now too." —Criminal Element "Affecting. . . With overwhelming emotional resonance [. . .], Nagare satisfies toothsome dreams."—Booklist "Deliciously fun." —BookRiot "The Kamogawa Food Detectives is an absolute joy; hilarious, emotional, and entirely delicious. Hisashi Kashiwais tales of love lost, found, grown older and reborn are both striking and comforting — truly one of a kind. Delectable and delightful."—Bryan Washington, author of Family Meal "Readers will delight in these quiet, introspective stories about the healing power of good, nostalgic food." – PBS Books "An early contender for my favorite book of the year. For anyone who loves magnificent food writing and great storytelling, this novel is a moving, beautiful, and impeccably detailed tribute to the power of a great meal."—J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest "I absolutely devoured this book! The father-daughter power duo of Nagare and Koishi Kamogawa carry this series of vignettes that show nostalgia is often the best spice and a plate of food is never just a plate of food. As warm and nourishing as a good cup of tea or bowl of miso soup, this is a series I can see myself returning to again and again."–Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo Details ISBN0593717716 Author Hisashi Kashiwai Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Year 2024 Translator Jesse Kirkwood ISBN-13 9780593717714 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-02-13 Imprint G P Putnams Sons Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2024-02-13 NZ Release Date 2024-02-13 US Release Date 2024-02-13 UK Release Date 2024-02-13 Audience General Pages 208 Series A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel Series Number 1 DEWEY 895.636 Translated from Japanese We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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