Save Me the Plums (Reichl) - Book Reviews

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We know the ending to this foodie fairy tale, but it's still fun to read Save Me the Plums, Reichl's poignant and hilarious account of what it took to bring the dusty food bible back to life with artistic and literary flair through the glory days of magazine-making.… Each serving of magazine folklore is worth savoring. In fact, Reichl's story is juicier than a Peter Luger porterhouse. Dig in.
Kate Betts - New York Times Book Review


In this smart, touching, and dishy memoir.… Ruth Reichl recalls her years at the helm of Gourmet magazine with clear eyes, a sense of humor, and some very appealing recipes. (A Must-Read Book of Spring 2019)
Town & Country


(Starred review) [R]eaders will relish the behind-the-scenes peek at the workings of the magazine…. Reichl’s revealing memoir is a deeply personal look at a food world on the brink of change.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review) This look back in time… [is] part elegy, part picaresque for a recent history that already feels like another era after the Great Recession and the evolution of digital publishing. —Devon Thomas, Chelsea, MI
Library Journal


(Starred review) [A] lighthearted but dedicated approach to her work [and] her big-hearted approach to the dinner table.… [R]eaders will be delighted by Reichl’s account of an influential magazine, its final days and the many moments that illustrate the ways food can bring people together.
BookPage


(Starred review) The renowned food writer recounts her adventures as editor-in-chief of the noted epicurean magazine Gourmet in its last decade.…  A dream job, it ended in the late-2000s recession, when declining ads forced the closing of the venerable publication. An absolutely delightful reading experience.
Kirkus Reviews