concitamarius

I wasn't really sure what to rate this book. I was given this through bookcrossing as I have been looking to read the entire series since discovering an interest in quilting-though I have yet to start any projects! While this book is classed as book 13 in the series, it is not really a book at all. It is a recipe book with a few pages in each chapter talking about where some of the recipes fit into the history of Elm Creek's Sylvia. It is really used to show the new quilter and chef Anna, learning about her new friends and traditions from Sylvia's stories and looking for a way to fit in. The recipes didn't interest me as I don't cook so I just skimmed past these pages to read the narrative, which I found interesting. Other reviewers suggest that these stories have already been told in other books which explains why some have given it just 1 star. Luckily I have only read the first book in the series so it was all new to me and I quite liked it. I might have held a different opinion had I read the whole series in order! It might be a good starting point for a new reader as it seems like it could be a good stand alone book to introduce you to Sylvia and her life. Those following the series are perhaps more likely to view it as a cheap filler.

2022-10-07 14:52