Writer Jael McHenry describes herself as an “enthusiastic amateur cook”. Spend some time on her blog and you’ll soon see that she’s anything but amateur. From stuffed squash blossoms to a Svelte favorite, strawberry salad, she’s got a talent for all things food.
Even better than Jael’s cooking, however, is her writing—which is why her debut novel, The Kitchen Daughter, was published to rave reviews earlier this year. The Kitchen Daughter is a captivating, compelling and refreshingly unsentimental story of a young woman with Asperger’s syndrome who discovers she can conjure up ghosts by recreating their recipes. (Bonus: the book contains many of the recipes, including one for some of the best brownies ever). O magazine says, “McHenry writes passionately about food and foodies… While Ginny is wonderfully single-minded about cooking, her fresh, sharp story has as many layers as a good pâte á choux.”
We’re giving away a copy of this delicious book; all you need to do to be entered is leave a brief comment below before Wednesday.
UPDATE: Random.org chose commenter #11, Angela Knotts. Thanks, everyone, for participating!
ANOTHER UPDATE: Thanks to overwhelming interest, I’ll give away another copy of The Kitchen Daughter at the end of the day tomorrow (8/11). No need to re-comment; everyone except the previous winner will be considered!
UPDATE 8/11: Commenter number 53, Kathy Roberts, is the winner! The contest is now closed. Thanks, everyone, for entering!
PS If you live in Michigan, Jael’s coming to Ann Arbor on August 18th and Petoskey on August 19th. Visit her website for details.
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I would love to bring this on my cruise that I’m going on….it sounds like the perfect vacation read!
Can’t wait to read your new book!
Cover is very intriguing!
I love reading and can never get my hands on enough books to keep up with my interest. This book looks amazing and I can only pray that I win a copy!!
I am always looking for new material to read!! And this could be it:)
How exciting to be recognized by O, and Oprah Magazine! And anything to do with cooking….I’m there.
I hope I can still enter for round 2. I’ve been wanting to read this book!!
Book looks great!!! Would love to win a copy!!!
I just read this book and loved it! I had to return it to the library. =(
I would love to win this and have my very own copy! Thanks for the giveaway.
And I LOVE the cover!
Your book sounds amazing! Would love to win a copy!!
This sounds fab! Thanks for the chance to win! xo
I’d love to win a copy, sounds interesting.
Sounds like a great read! I am keeping my fingers crossed!
I have been wanting to read this for a very long time. Please count me in! Thank you
Sounds good!
awww,got to see this book at a neighbor’s house,now I want a copy ,to finish reading! Pick me! pick me! LOL
I am inspired as a Educational Assistant this is truly wonderful ! I love getting new and healthy food choices ♥
I’m Amanda, an Air Force wife stationed overseas, and I would love to read this book! I love cooking but I’m trying to get better. I also need a new good book to read because I just finished the one I was reading and now I’m bored.
I am so excited about this book and can’t wait to get a copy. I live in New Zealand and it would make the perfect winter read!
As the fourth anniversary of mother’s passing nears, I read the synopsis of this book and immediately thought of her baking my favorite cake every year for my birthday. To think that I could reconnect to her through baking the cake myself, seemed very powerful and comforting.
Just finished a very good book and looking forward to this one.
I’m currently reading violets of march but I’m always looking for a new book and new author!
Would love to read your new book!
Sarah Jio had your link posted on her Facebook. I am always looking for new authors to read. Jodi Picoult had recommended Sarah Jio’s book “Violets of March”. After reading the synopsis (and not winning a copy) I went straight out to buy it. Now Sarah has recommended you so I had to stop by and see what your book was about.
It seems to b a very intriguing read! I hope you consider me to win a copy and if not it is definitely a purchase I will be making! Bey of luck in you career!!
I would love to get my hands on this book! I am passionate about cooking and reading.To read about cooking and food go together better than a peanutbutter and jelly! I hope I win this book.
I would love a copy!
Sounds right up my alley.
Sounds like a very interesting book!
Your book sounds fantastic, what a blessing to find another new favorite author, would LOVE to read it and add you to my growing list……..
I just keeping thinking about this subject….How food and specific dishes and their aromas trigger such strong emotions and immediately take our minds on a journey past. Why hadn’t anyone thought of this before? When I cook with my large yellow pyrex bowl or make a cherry dump cake, I immediately feel the presence of “Granny”. This book is sure to be one that most everyone can identify with. Can’t wait to read!
The cover is certainly intriguing… certainly interested in reading your book.
I think it would really be a great book to get into!
I have heard such good things about this book. Would love to read it. I love Sarah jio’s writings and I am sure your writing is just as beautiful. There is nothing like a good book that touches your soul.
Sarah Jio posted about your blog on facebook. Thank you for holding this drawing.
I was directed to your site by Sarah Jio who was recommended to me by Jodi Picoult, one of my absolute favorite authors. I’ve added your book to my “must reads” for the next month!
Hope I am not too late to enter… I have been wanting to read this book! I love it when these drawings are available to us readers.
Well, I never win anything, but that’s ok, I LOVE TO READ and waiting for my new NOOK to arrive in the mail! Always looking for new authors. Love Love Jodi Picoult, waiting to read Sarah Jio’s book, now I have another one to add to my booklist! Best wishes and congrats to you on the nod from OPRAH~!
I would love to read a new book and author.
Please pick me. I never win anything.
This book looks good. I’d love to read it.
This looks like a great read.
yay! I’m glad this is happening again!
Always looking for new authors to read. Since I like to cook and read, this book sounds like it offers the best of two worlds.
OOOOOh, I’m excited! This has been on my wish list for awhile now – would love to get a copy!!!
THANKS, EVERYONE, FOR ENTERING – CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! SEE WINNER ABOVE.
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