
There were some great suggestions in last week's invitation to join our book club. So, starting as soon as you can get your hands on a copy of My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme, we'll be delving into one of the world's most beloved food icons, before the dirty term "celebrity chef" had even been uttered. Whoopee!
It's available in hardcover and paperback at Amazon ($10.17). New and used copies are available at Powell's ($13.00 and up) and The Strand ($11.21 and up). We also found it to be available at many New York City Public Library branches, so if you'd rather borrow than buy, check with your local library.
We will remind you to get ready, set, and go next week, and then give you another week to crack it open, followed by a discussion post once a week. And remember, there won't be a quiz. If you plan to participate, sign up below in your best Julia voice. The first five (with a US mailing address - but please do not post it here - we will get it from you later) to sign up get a copy from us, on the house.

Comments (35)
I'm in.
“In department stores, so much kitchen equipment is bought indiscriminately by people who just come in for men's underwear.” -JC
I'm in...
Whoooooops! Count me in.
Ooh...nice choice. Over Christmas I watched an episode of American Masters about Julia Child, which was amazing and made me cry....
Now to go down to the bookstore for a copy...
I have always wanted to read this book - this is the impetus that I need! Can't wait to get started!
I'm in.
I'm in as well! Was just about to start a fiction book, but I just can't resist a book club :)
book club! fun. i'm in...
I've just started reading this book, and will love to comment once this all begins.
I'm in as well!
Ah sweet! My mom gave me this one for Christmas, so that's perfect timing!
I listened to the Audio CD from the library... I highly recommend it .... lovely book... would listen to it again ;)
Me too.
Looks like fun. Count me in. I've been reading over her Mastering the Art of French Cooking book lately (hence the cassoulet making last weekend) and love her little intros to classic recipes.
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I bought this book the day it came out in hardcover, devoured it, recommended it to everyone in the nation it seemed, and then lost my copy to a borrower *pout*. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy--this book is VERY, VERY GOOD.
Heard this was great -- can't wait to read it!
excitement excitement! i'm in!
I already started this book that was a gift for Christmas! I'm in.
I'm in!
I'm in. This will be my first attempt at book clubbing, so please bear with me!
Sounds fun. Count me in! I just bought this book for my grandmother for Christmas, so maybe I can get her to read along, too. :-)
I'm in.
I'm in -- and glad for the extra motivation to finally getting around to reading this!
A funny -- and kind of pathetic! - story. I bought the book last year (with a generous borders' coupon), and put it aside. It's been in a box since we moved last September. I was so excited about the book club and wonderful selection that I ran out and bought a copy last night, only to have my husband remind me -- don't you already have this??
As the saying goes, out of sight -- out of mind. But I'm looking forward to having this on my mind for the next couple of weeks!
Count me in!
I am very excited to read this book!! Look forward to the discussions.
Oh, YAY! I am so in!
I am looking forward to joining the club. Have always wanted to read this book!
I'm definitely in - I have a copy that I've been meaning to get to, so I'm ready to go!
i'm in! i started it this past weekend!
I'm a little over half-way now and loving it - count me in
Count me In!
Definitely in!
Me too, please!
A little late, but I'm in too!