Some new-to-me nonfiction books
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Some new-to-me nonfiction books
so-soIt has some interesting material on the society created in a part of Madagascar by European pirates and Malagasy natives. The local population had a lot of mixture of which the pirates were the latest. However, it suffers from a lack of sources and flaws within them. However it reads like an incomplete essay and relies on a great deal of surmise. The author sets out a proposition which he is ultimately unable to sustain.
pickMy dad passed on his love of coffee table books to me, especially the ones about food, homes, and travel. This one beautifully sums up all three.
This is on my to-buy list now! 🥙
This time a Somali chicken stew that was fabuloso! Husband asked for it to be put in regular rotation. #Mtcookbook
Prepping for dinner tonight - Somali stew. The Xawaash spice mix is essential to Somali cuisine, though compared to Ethiopian Berbere ♥️ it has little heat. I‘ll be adjusting to our taste.😋
#Mtcookbook
panThis one was hard to follow. It was a mix of Malagasy myths and the story of Ietsy, who is named after the Great Ancestor and struggles to live up to his legacy. He is sent to Paris as a boy and fucks around with his life until he returns to Madagascar. The switches between the past and present were unclear and the characters were very unlikeable. The myths were interesting though
pickI absolutely loved flipping through this cookbook that covered several African countries. The photography was lovely and the stories of the women featured were life giving. All of the food looked great but I am most excited to try Rum with Berry Soda from Mozambique, Shaah Cadays (chai) from Somalia, and Chakalaka & Cheddar Braaibroodjies (grilled cheese) from S Africa. #LMPBC will mail this week!
pickA vibrant, lovely book about culture, food, and family. It features a selection of fulfilled women sharing what is special to them and how they describe their place in the world.
I saved quite a few recipes to try - they are all very approachable!
#LMPBC #GroupK
It will be on its it‘s way to you @Bookwormjillk !
Started a historical novel about the colonisation of Madagascar by the French in the 19th century, set in the village of Ambatomanga - a stop-off for traders before reaching the capital.
Written by a Malagasy author (Prix de la francophonie de l'Académie française), Mauritian publishing house
Screenshot from a local tourism website - they had the best photos of the place: https://vaolo.com/experiences/montee-du-rocher-bleu/
#Madagascar
