Give it away now!

I received a very happy package in the mail last week - one from Penguin containing Kate Jacobs' new book, Comfort Food. I thought, why not share the wealth?

If you liked Friday Night Knitting Club, you'll enjoy Comfort Food - a book about women, family and - of course - food bringing people together. I finished this book in just two days - I was eager to find out what was happening with Gus Simpson, her family, and the crew of her CookingChannel show, Eat, Drink and Be. Kate has a way with bringing out the good side of every character, even the ones you're sure you'll hate at the beginning of the novel. The book made me want to whip up some food and share it with my loved ones, much like the way Friday Night Knitting Club made you wish you had the book on tape so you could knit while reading.




To win a copy of Comfort Food, simply leave a comment on this post that mentions your favorite food and why you love it so much. A winner will be randomly chosen. Because I want as many people to get something as possible, a second person will be chosen (again, at random) to receive a Comfort Food tote bag. The winner will be announced July 3, giving you almost two weeks to enter. (And if you don't win, make sure to go to your favorite book store and pick up a copy!)

First podcast guest announced - Kate Jacobs!

I am really excited about the launch of the Shizknit podcast. Like I mentioned before, I've been thinking about doing a podcast for over a year now - what a better time than the present to get it rolling?



I am pleased to announce that the first guest is going to be Kate Jacobs. Kate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Friday Night Knitting Club. I can't wait to share my conversation with Kate.

So readers - have any of you read the Friday Night Knitting Club? Any questions you're dying to ask Kate? Email me or leave a comment and I'll be sure to get the scoop for you!