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The Honey Thief
The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman
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This enchanting novel of interwoven legends burns with both gentle intelligence and human warmth This extraordinary book, derived from the long oral tradition of storytelling in Afghanistan, presents a mesmerizing portrait of a people who triumph with intelligence and humor over the oppressions of political dictators and an unforgiving landscape. A musician conjures stones to rise in the air and teaches his art to a mute child. Master Poisoner, Ghoroob of Mashad, has so perfected his craft that it is considered an honor to die from his meals. These are stories of magic and wonder in which ordinary people endure astonishing extremes in a world of bloodshed and brotherhood, miracles and catastrophes. With lyrical wit and profound simplicity, The Honey Thief reveals an Afghanistan of greater richness and humanity than is conveyed in newspaper headlines; an Afghanistan not of failure and despair, but of resilience and fulfillment.
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CherylDeFranceschi
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This little lovely set in #themiddleeast has been on my TBR for a while. You all know how that is! #maybookflowers

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CherylDeFranceschi
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This badge may be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. This job is like being in Nirvana. I just need to remind myself of that next December or the next time I have to work 2 weeks straight.

ChasingOm I went to school at Northwestern and lived in Wilmette for two years after! Worked at the Wilmette Library. 😄 8y
CherylDeFranceschi @ChasingOm That's awesome! Do you ever miss Chicago? (Probably not Winter) 8y
BookishFeminist I loved The Honey Thief when I read it a few years ago 😀 8y
CherylDeFranceschi @BookishFeminist It was my pick at the book swap tonight. It called to me! Can't wait to read it. 8y
DebinHawaii Very cool! Looks like you are enjoying yourself! 👍😀📚 8y
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BookishFeminist
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I can finally post again ?

These are books that make me hungry. Mãn is the story of a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef, & the descriptions of Vietnamese & French food are mouthwatering. The Honey Thief is a short story collection & many of them center around family meals and food preparation. There's even recipes of Afghan food included in the book. I'm hungry just thinking about these books. ?????

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LeahBergen I just might need The Honey Thief. I have Kitchens of the Midwest but haven't got to it yet. 😬 8y
BookishFeminist @LeahBergen It's good! It's a little schmaltzy but in a charming way. (It's one of those I've partially read but haven't finished, but my partner did and he enjoyed it.) The Honey Thief is really good. 👍🏼 8y
RealLifeReading Ooh I have Kim Thuy's Ru but will definitely have to find Man! Have you read Monique Truong's books? Her books have food themes too. Bitter in the Mouth has a main character w synesthesia - she experiences words as tastes. 8y
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BookishFeminist @RealLifeReading They've been on my list but haven't gotten to them yet- I almost grabbed this one the other day. It looks so good! 8y
angrylilasian Never heard of this one! Yay! Another one for the TBR! 8y
readinginthedark Oooooh! 8y
[DELETED] 3321848774 @BookishFeminist schmaltzy is the best word I've seen used to describe Kitchens 😝. I read the whole thing because I was curious with how it ended but I was pretty meh about it. 8y
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These books all made my mouth water.

•Game of Thrones & Harry Potter- those feast descriptions ?
•Blue Plate Special- it's a food memoir, lol
•Kitchens of the Great Midwest- a Minnesota foodie takes his date to amazing restaurants
•Mãn- a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada becomes a chef; mouth-watering descriptions of Vietnamese & French food
•The Honey Thief- amazing short stories with descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food + recipes!

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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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BookishFeminist
The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman

These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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BookishFeminist
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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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BookishFeminist
The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman
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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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BookishFeminist
The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman
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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman
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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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#SomethingforSept

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The Honey Thief: Fiction | Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman
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These books all make me super hungry. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is literally a love story of foodies in Minnesota that go to amazing restaurants. Mãn is about a Vietnamese immigrant to Canada who becomes a chef. It has mouth-watering details of Vietnamese & French food and its preparation. The Honey Thief's short stories include amazing descriptions of the preparation of Afghan food & has recipes!

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#SomethingforSept