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The Kamogawa Food Detectives - (A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel) by Hisashi Kashiwai (Hardcover)
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- The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
- About the Author: Hisashi Kashiwai was born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto.
- 208 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary
- Series Name: A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel
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"What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by . . . The father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person's treasured memories - dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal"--Book Synopsis
The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by . . . The father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person's treasured memories - dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.Review Quotes
A Library Journal Star of the Year (So Far)
A BookTrib Culinary Book for Fans of "The Bear"
A BookRiot International Cat Day Book
An NPR Book We Loved this Year
An Electric Literature Heartwarming Japanese Book Perfect for Cozy Nights
"[An] ode to the magic of food." - People "Off-beat and charming, [with] more complexity of flavor than you might expect." - NPR - Fresh Air with Terry Gross "[A] feel-good escape. . . Kashiwai not only makes you hungry for the numerous Japanese dishes he writes about, but he also evokes a unique sense of longing for past happiness you might wish to relive. Warm and nuanced while bringing you to the beautiful city of Kyoto, you'll devour this small, gentle read like a hearty bowl of your favorite soup." - Seattle Times
"Charming. . . This book offers more than beautifully crafted stories of life's challenges and joys. It is filled with glimpses into Japanese culture. . . The kind of book you pick up and savor every page. A brilliant first installment to a series, it is expertly crafted and leaves you hungry for more." - New York Journal of Books
"The enduring strength of love [is] at the heart of this series opener. . . Takes care to illustrate food's ability to preserve a culture across generations. . . The cozy, literary equivalent of a hearty stew on a cold day." - Chicago Review of Books "Kashiwai's unique blend of seasonings is more than enough to transform each into a five-star-worthy dish. . . [A] warm memory blanket of nostalgia. Readers [will] eagerly devour each morsel of this miso soup for the soul. . . A nourishing collection of bite-sized stories with a hearty dash of savory flavor."--Kirkus Reviews
"Outstanding. . . A culinary and cultural exploration of Japanese cuisine. . . The novel includes mouthwatering descriptions of food as well as a nuanced description of life in Japan. . . Readers will take delight in Kashiwai's exquisite meals and the culinary history that accompanies them." --Library Journal "[This] charming book is definitely not one to read while hungry... Little wonder that this gem of a detective novel is a bestseller in Japan. I'm only glad it's been made available for the English-speaking public now too." --Criminal Element "Affecting. . . With overwhelming emotional resonance [. . .], Nagare satisfies toothsome dreams."--Booklist
"Deliciously fun." --BookRiot
"The Kamogawa Food Detectives is an absolute joy; hilarious, emotional, and entirely delicious. Hisashi Kashiwai's tales of love lost, found, grown older and reborn are both striking and comforting -- truly one of a kind. Delectable and delightful."--Bryan Washington, author of Family Meal
"Readers will delight in these quiet, introspective stories about the healing power of good, nostalgic food." - PBS Books "An early contender for my favorite book of the year. For anyone who loves magnificent food writing and great storytelling, this novel is a moving, beautiful, and impeccably detailed tribute to the power of a great meal."--J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest
"I absolutely devoured this book! The father-daughter power duo of Nagare and Koishi Kamogawa carry this series of vignettes that show nostalgia is often the best spice and a plate of food is never just a plate of food. As warm and nourishing as a good cup of tea or bowl of miso soup, this is a series I can see myself returning to again and again."-Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo
About the Author
Hisashi Kashiwai was born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto. He graduated from Osaka Dental University. After graduating, he returned to Kyoto and worked as a dentist. He has written extensively about his native city and has collaborated in TV programs and magazines. Jesse Kirkwood is a literary translator working from Japanese into English. The recipient of the 2020 Harvill Secker Young Translators' Prize, his translations include The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto and A Perfect Day to Be Alone by Nanae Aoyama.Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel
Sub-Genre: Literary
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hisashi Kashiwai
Language: Japanese
Street Date: February 13, 2024
TCIN: 89234934
UPC: 9780593717714
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-6922
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Akbaird - 1 year ago
Koishi Kamogawa and her father, Nagare, own and operate a diner in Kyoto called Kamogawa Diner. Not only do they cook delicious meals, but they can help people to figure out dishes they have had in their past and recreate them. Hence, given the name the Kamogawa Food Detectives. When a family friend, Hideji, stops by to not only eat, but to ask them to help recreate a certain flavor from the dish Nabeyaki-udon. He wanted it just like his deceased wife used to make it. No matter how many times he tries to do it, it’s not quite right. Can they figure out the recipe in a 2-week time frame? Will it be just like his late wife’s? Each chapter highlights a different customer asking them to figure out a recipe from their past. Will they be successful each time? This book will have you turning the pages to find out. I loved how the food detectives were a father/daughter team! I also loved all the food and cultural traditions mentioned in this book. It made for an entertaining and fun read! A great book to take on vacation or read on a long winter’s day!