Tuesday, October 10, 2017

The Welcome Home Diner by Peggy Lampman

Food and family equal love, and The Welcome Home Diner in Detroit definitely oozes with love.

 Addie and Sam's grandmother taught them the love of and joy of making fresh food, and they both knew that opening a diner was something they were destined for.

 Opening a diner in the new Detroit was a challenge, but a challenge that was proving to be very fruitful.  The fresh food offered at the diner drew in the crowds along with great reviews from food bloggers. The only problem was the neighbors and specifically the next door neighbor to the restaurant.

 The next door neighbor was grumpy and reluctant for the change, and the entire neighborhood was not happy about rebuilding that area.

 We follow the cousins through the ups and downs of owning the restaurant as well as the ups and downs of their once-close relationship.

 The descriptions were so beautifully detailed in THE WELCOME HOME DINER you could see the butter dripping down the sides of the pancakes and smell the delicious soups and sandwiches being served.

 The descriptions also allowed you to experience the characters' feelings for each other, their passion for food, and for Detroit. You will also experience the kindness and love for mankind.

 I enjoyed the banter between the characters and the uplifting feeling THE WELCOME HOME DINER gave off.  The cover ITSELF is very welcoming.

 If you are a fan of food and love, THE WELCOME HOME DINER fits the bill.  

I truly enjoyed the book and the characters, but felt it could have been shortened a bit.  4/5

 This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the author and NetGalley in return for an honest review.  I also reviewed this book for the GREAT THOUGHT'S NINJA REVIEW TEAM.

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9 comments:

  1. ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    An enjoyable read.

    I hope you get to read it.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. bermudaonionOctober 10, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    I agree with you about the cover. This looks like a good book!

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    1. ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 10:57 AM

      I think you would like the book, Kathy.

      The cover is fab.

      Thanks for commenting.

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 10, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Oh, I love the sound of this one, and I am a big fan of detailed descriptions that allow the reader to "see the butter dripping down the sides of the pancakes and smell the delicious soups and sandwiches being served."

    Great review! Now I am hungry!

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    1. ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      Oh yes....the descriptions were mouth watering.

      I think you will love it, Laurel.

      I wouldn't read this when you are hungry. LOL!!

      Thanks for commenting.

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  4. Mary (Bookfan)October 10, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    A very attractive cover for what sounds like a good read. Thanks for telling us about it!

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    1. ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 7:45 PM

      It was a very good read.

      Thanks for commenting, Mary.

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  5. dinnerfeedOctober 10, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your kind words as Addie, Sam, Sun Beam and the rest of the cast are unleashed into the world today! Xo Peggy

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    1. ElizabethOctober 10, 2017 at 7:48 PM

      Congrats to you!!

      Thanks for commenting, Peggy.

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