pickThis was a good but at times sad read. The author can conjure up magnificent visuals of the feasts but also the pain. It‘s told from the point of view of the slave and focuses as much on the powerless as it does on the master himself.
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Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome | 
pickThis was a good but at times sad read. The author can conjure up magnificent visuals of the feasts but also the pain. It‘s told from the point of view of the slave and focuses as much on the powerless as it does on the master himself.
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Whee! For my #staycationintimeswap box, @Jerdencon sent me to Ancient Rome! How did you know Italy and especially Rome is one of my FAVORITE places (I even minored in Italian and FB just reminded me I was in Italy 5 years ago today). I am so pumped to get this book I've been wanting to read, some legit biscotti, and a keychain and SPQR necklace 😁😁😁 thanks so much for your thoughtful package, I love it!
Thanks @Chrissyreadit for hosting! #sits
pickMost historical fiction set in Rome tends to sanitise the slavery, but I think this one gets right the precariousness of life even for a valued, privileged slave.
pickA wonderful historical fiction set in Ancient Rome. The descriptions of the Roman diet and delicacies was fantastic as well as the opulence and luxury of the upper classes. The author clearly did a lot of research and I loved all the various details throughout about this time and society. Such a good read!
#bookmail makes Mondays palatable.📚📬I tried to get my library to buy the tagged book but alas they would not and I need it for Dec/Jan for my bi-monthly virtual foodie book club so I had to use a Barnes & Noble coupon & buy it myself. 😠And then I *had* to throw in this P&P edition that I have been coveting for a while just because. We'll call it an early Christmas present. 🎁 Now I must go hold and pet it...🤗
pickA fascinating read about ancient Rome. Told from the perspective of a slave, Thrasius, about a real life roman, Apicus, the book depicts roman life and food. It seems to have been meticulously researched and the food (and waste) of the romans were abundant. Also intertwined with the story are the machinations of roman politics, and it was brutal.
Our book club today was discussing beach reads. We actually didn't read a book this time, we just discussed books to read at the beach. The leader recommended this one. She said we couldn't use it in the bookclub because the library didn't have enough copies for all of us, but if any of us read it she would be glad to sit down one-on-one with anybody and discuss the book. She. Liked. It. That.Much. Now, I so want to read it.
At last something happens! An attempted assassination was just what I needed to keep myself going.
Made it to chapter six. Despite a few intriguing moments, I'm mostly just bored with this one. I hope it picks up soon!
The man fishes. The dog sleeps. I read.
This month's book club book arrived in the mail today- I can't think of any better way to spend my evening than on the couch with this book and some wine. #metabookclub @hermyknee @Rayleemcv @Aim-eeToothpaste
My evening is booked. I'm so excited to crack open this novel about ancient Rome, its cuisine, and its epicure, Apicius.😍 I know the Romans liked their honeyed wine. I'd like to think they'd approve of my 🍯 whiskey, too.
pickEverything about this book captivated me. Thrasius, an enslaved chef, is a wonderful narrator, and every character, down to the tertiary ones, are vibrantly rendered. The villains are breathlessly appalling (the Romans know how to double down on evil!) and King renders the many tragedies so well, I went through about three tissues as the book wound down. Fab atmosphere, details, and plot.
I heard and felt the whoosh of wings near my head as a giant owl swooped by me and came to land on Mars's outstretched sword. (p233)
Loooooving this book. So much so I'm putting off making dinner!
pickNew #bookreview at www.theirregularreaderblog.wordpress.com! Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King is a sweeping epic of a historical fiction set in Ancient Rome!
My #fridayreads /#weekendreads is this histfic abt a chef in ancient Rome, and it is So Good. What are you reading this weekend?
I've been looking forward to this one 😁
A historical novel about ancient Roman gourmand Apicius and his quest for influence and power. Yum! (But it's supposed to be 66 today so I probably won't get much reading in!)
I'm super-excited to begin digging into this ARC! I was a Classics major in college, so Ancient Rome is totally my jam.
pickIntriguing, compelling novel about Ancient Rome. Terrific debut!
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