Kristine Knowlton

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

You will find that the illustrated maps show trade routes clearly.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

You will find that the illustrated recipe cards are removable.

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

A nice touch is the illustrated signature from the artist on the title page.

This cookbook is illustrated with step-by-step photos for each recipe.