A friend told me I'd love Rex Stout's series about this foodie/detective from the turn of the 19th/20th century. Has anyone ever read his books? Which book(s) would be the best to sample his work?
Ideally you'd start with the earlier ones and move forward, Kevin. That way you can see the Archie Goodwin character development. Wolf, himself, never changes.
But, ultimately, it doesn't matter. See which ones your library has and start enjoying.
BTW, Stout, sometime in the late '50s, did a cookbook, "The Nero Wolf Cookbook," which I've been trying to track down.
But, ultimately, it doesn't matter. See which ones your library has and start enjoying.
BTW, Stout, sometime in the late '50s, did a cookbook, "The Nero Wolf Cookbook," which I've been trying to track down.
RE: "BTW, Stout, sometime in the late '50s, did a cookbook, "The Nero Wolf Cookbook," which I've been trying to track down."
Really, Brook? WOW! FUN! Now my curiosity is really peaking!
Really, Brook? WOW! FUN! Now my curiosity is really peaking!
Yeah, Kevin, really.
I never bought a copy then---who knew. Far as I know it's the only cookbook dealing with the cuisine and culinary interests of a fictional detective.
As such, I do need to find a copy as part of the research from my own project, The Gumshoe Gourmet, which is an exploration of the influence of food in detective novels.
I never bought a copy then---who knew. Far as I know it's the only cookbook dealing with the cuisine and culinary interests of a fictional detective.
As such, I do need to find a copy as part of the research from my own project, The Gumshoe Gourmet, which is an exploration of the influence of food in detective novels.
I cannot recall the author or even any of the titles (maybe someone out there recalls?) but there are some books out there that tell stories about a sassy plus-sized lady detective who also enjoys her food. Cuisine is interwoven throughout her tales- and I believe the storyteller has quite a following...