Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "A delicious insider account of the gritty, glamorous world of food culture."—Vanity Fair In this "poignant and hilarious" (The New York Times Book Review) memoir, trailblazing food writer and beloved restaurant critic Ruth Reichl chronicles her groundbreaking tenure as editor in chief of Gourmet.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Town & CountryWhen Condé Nast offered Ruth Reichl the top position at Americas oldest epicurean magazine, she declined. She was a writer, not a manager, and had no inclination to be anyones boss. Yet Reichl had been reading Gourmet since she was eight; it had inspired her career. How could she say no?This is the story of a former Berkeley hippie entering the corporate world and worrying about losing her soul. It is the story of the moment restaurants became an important part of popular culture, a time when the rise of the farm-to-table movement changed, forever, the way we eat. Readers will meet legendary chefs like David Chang and Eric Ripert, idiosyncratic writers like David Foster Wallace, and a colorful group of editors and art directors who, under Reichls leadership, transformed stately Gourmet into a cutting-edge publication. This was the golden age of print media—the last spendthrift gasp before the Internet turned the magazine world upside down.Complete with recipes, Save Me the Plums is a personal journey of a woman coming to terms with being in charge and making a mark, following a passion and holding on to her dreams—even when she ends up in a place she never expected to be. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ruth Reichl is the New York Times bestselling author of five memoirs, the novel Delicious!, and the cookbook My Kitchen Year. She was editor in chief of Gourmet magazine and previously served as restaurant critic for The New York Times, as well as food editor and restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times. She has been honored with six James Beard Awards. In 2024, she received the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award. Review "A delicious insider account of the gritty, glamorous world of food culture."—Vanity Fair"Intensely evocative . . . Reichl is one of the best food writers of our era."—Vox "[Reichls] voice remains one of the most trusted in our disparate food universe."—Bloomberg"Save Me the Plums sweeps the reader up in the intoxicating splendor of Gourmet in its glory days, when the smart set was in it for the food, the friendship, and the big new ideas. This is the rare case of an amazing writer living an amazing life, with a book thats the party I never wanted to end."—Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth"Save Me the Plums is Reichls account of those halcyon times at Condé Nast before the ax fell. . . . Its a study in magazine-making, earnest ambition, disappointment, and reinvention. Its also supremely readable. . . . Shes gathering up the reader in her pocket and taking them along for the ride."—The Boston Globe "A lively, sweet-and-sour memoir . . . a fun-to-read romp through a time when glossy monthly magazines reigned supreme and when top editors ruled the magazines with royal privilege."—New York Post "Ruth Reichl is the best sort of storyteller—intimate, wise, frank, and completely engaging. Here she beautifully details her ten years running Gourmet, with all the triumphs and tribulations, and its a brilliant tale. Every page is rich and delicious; the book is such a treat!"—Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Library Book"No one writes about food like Ruth Reichl. She also happens to be a mesmerizing storyteller. I consider this book essential nourishment."—Nigella Lawson"Reichl dishes up an enthralling account of the intrigue, obsession, and glamour that made Gourmet an institution. Save Me the Plums is a delectable behind-the-scenes journey through the food world and its rise to celebrity status."—Bianca Bosker, New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork "Endearing . . . Gourmet magazine readers will relish the behind-the-scenes peek at the workings of the magazine. . . . Reichls revealing memoir is a deeply personal look at a food world on the brink of change."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Fun . . . beguiling . . . an absolutely delightful reading experience."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Readers of her past memoirs will recognize Reichls lighthearted but dedicated approach to her work [and] her big-hearted approach to the dinner table. . . . New readers will be equally delighted by Reichls account of an influential magazine, its final days and the many moments that illustrate the ways food can bring people together."—BookPage (starred review) Review Quote " Save Me the Plums sweeps the reader up in the intoxicating splendor of Gourmet in its glory days, when the smart set was in it for the food, the friendship, and the big new ideas. This is the rare case of an amazing writer living an amazing life, with a book thats the party I never wanted to end." --Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth " Save Me the Plums is Reichls account of those halcyon times at Cond Discussion Question for Reading Group Guide 1. The books epigraph, the William Carlos Williams poem "This Is Just To Say" contains the lines "I have eaten/the plums/that were in/the icebox," which inspired the title "Save Me the Plums." Why do you think Reichl chose this as the title for her memoir? 2. When Cond Excerpt from Book 1 Magic Door I was eight years old when I first found the magazine, sitting on the dusty wooden floor of a used- Details ISBN1400069998 Author Ruth Reichl Pages 288 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1400069998 ISBN-13 9781400069996 Format Hardcover Short Title Save Me the Plums Subtitle My Gourmet Memoir UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-04-02 NZ Release Date 2019-04-02 US Release Date 2019-04-02 Place of Publication New York Illustrations 1 PHOTOGRAPH Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2019-04-02 Imprint Random House USA Inc DEWEY 641.30092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141734566;

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