2 books read [books]

The Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking, by Gaku Homma. This is a cookbook, and thus contains recipes, but it also contains a lot of other stories and information about country life in Japan and what it has been like for the author to emigrate to the United States and open up a dojo and restaurant in Denver, Colorado. I really appreciated learning about traditional food preservation and cooking methods. I'm not sure whether I'll cook much from this book, but you never know. One of the things I appreciated about it the most was getting a better understanding of the basic staple ingredients for this type of cooking. It is not as intimidating a list as for other cuisines. Kind of a niche topic, but I appreciated it.

James, by Percival Everitt. This came recommended by a friend who reads a wide range of things. I appreciated it for the project it undertakes, but if someone were to ask, I'd recommend Chain Gang All-Stars first, even though many people might find it to be a more challenging book to read.

Before I set out on the train for the Erie Canal bike touring adventure, I purchased and downloaded several books onto my ereader, so I'll probably continue working my way through that eclectic set for now.