Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story

by Karla Clark

Book Overview

Karla Clark's delicious first novel takes on the enduring themes of family, food and love.? Filled with dozens of rustic Italian recipes, this funny and touching love story offers a peek into the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1410759695
• ISBN13: 9781410759696
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Can't wait for the sequel!

I really loved this book! I had two small children at the time of reading it. I never missed a nap when they napped. Well, not when I reading this book! I would forgo my nap just to keep reading! Sabina is amazing, and the story makes your heart skip a beat. I never saw the twist coming, and when it did, I cried! Karla Clark makes all the characters real and have so much meaning. You care for all of them! I think the book could hold it's own as a television show instead of a movie because you would want to keep going on and on and on ... Of course, all the recipes are just another added bonus! How unique! I have read Clark's other books also. It says she is working on the sequel and I can NOT wait!

as delightful as they come

i think that if i go to chicago, i will be able to stop in at mela's market, chat with sabina & her family, have a memorable lunch and leave totally gratified; the book is that real. just how clark made these characters come to life is remarkable; from start to finish, i couldn't put down this book and must admit i was totally caught off guard by the twist of fate that ultimately linked sabina, ted & vito. and how she dealt with it in the story was truly touching (don't want to give too much away). in my opinion this book is a better read than its comparison, "my big fat greek wedding" and would make an even better movie. i used to be married to a big fat italian family (yes, you marry the entire family) who also owned a restaurant; clark captured every little nuance of the daily lives of the people and their culture in a way that is breathtakingly real. plus the way she brought the recipes into the storyline was truly unique. whether you're a foodie or not, this book won't disappoint; it's a captivating read from start to finish.

Tuck in Your Napkin and Enjoy

"Between Courses" is a story that opens its door and welcomes you into a family with whom you feel completley at home. Eccentric characters with loving hearts, doing their best and often failing as we all do; and a love story that is not at all typical, which makes it all the more believable. I found I was rationing the pages towards the end - I didn't want to have to put it down and walk out the door forever. Much more depth than "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and every bit as deserving of praise.

Enjoyed Every Course!!

I loved this book. It reminded me of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"...only it was an Italian family. It was funny, sad, happy and exiting. Truly a great love story. Also, if you like to cook, there are great Italian recipes (family secrets) in this book. Several friends of mine have read the book and loved it too.

Momma Mia!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. It portrays a loving Italian-American family through the eyes of an `old maid' who never married and still lives with Mom & Pop above their Mom & Pop store. If you are of Italian heritage (or wish you were) and love to cook or eat (and what Italian doesn't), you will appreciate the many lessons offered in the art of Italian cuisine and the language of romance. But between all the lessons, you will find a unique love story that you find you can't put down until the last page.