{"product_id":"the-kamogawa-food-detectives-a-kamogawa-food-detectives-novel","title":"The Kamogawa Food Detectives (A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHisashi Kashiwai \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto. He graduated from Osaka Dental University. After graduating, he returned to Kyoto and worked as a dentist. He has written extensively about his native city and has collaborated in TV programs and magazines. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJesse Kirkwood\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary translator working from Japanese into English. The recipient of the 2020 Harvill Secker Young Translators' Prize, his translations include \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kamogawa Food Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e by Hisashi Kashiwai, \n\u003ci\u003eTokyo Express\u003c\/i\u003e by Seicho Matsumoto and \n\u003ci\u003eA Perfect Day to Be Alone\u003c\/i\u003e by Nanae Aoyama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003eStar of the Year (So Far)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBookTrib \u003c\/i\u003eCulinary Book for Fans of \"The Bear\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBookRiot \u003c\/i\u003eInternational Cat Day Book\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eNPR \u003c\/i\u003eBook We Loved this Year\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eElectric Literature \u003c\/i\u003eHeartwarming Japanese Book Perfect for Cozy Nights\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eFIRST For Women \u003c\/i\u003eMust-Read Book\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eTokyo Weekender \u003c\/i\u003eBest Translated Japanese Fiction of the Year \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[An] ode to the magic of food.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Off-beat and charming, [with] more complexity of flavor than you might expect.\" - NPR - Fresh Air with Terry Gross \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] feel-good escape. . . Kashiwai not only makes you hungry for the numerous Japanese dishes he writes about, but he also evokes a unique sense of longing for past happiness you might wish to relive. Warm and nuanced while bringing you to the beautiful city of Kyoto, you'll devour this small, gentle read like a hearty bowl of your favorite soup.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Charming. . . This book offers more than beautifully crafted stories of life's challenges and joys. It is filled with glimpses into Japanese culture. . . The kind of book you pick up and savor every page. A brilliant first installment to a series, it is expertly crafted and leaves you hungry for more.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"The enduring strength of love [is] at the heart of this series opener. . . Takes care to illustrate food's ability to preserve a culture across generations. . . The cozy, literary equivalent of a hearty stew on a cold day.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eChicago Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kashiwai's unique blend of seasonings is more than enough to transform each into a five-star-worthy dish. . . [A] warm memory blanket of nostalgia. Readers [will] eagerly devour each morsel of this miso soup for the soul. . . A nourishing collection of bite-sized stories with a hearty dash of savory flavor.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Outstanding. . . A culinary and cultural exploration of Japanese cuisine. . . The novel includes mouthwatering descriptions of food as well as a nuanced description of life in Japan. . . Readers will take delight in Kashiwai's exquisite meals and the culinary history that accompanies them.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[This] charming book is definitely not one to read while hungry... Little wonder that this gem of a detective novel is a bestseller in Japan. I'm only glad it's been made available for the English-speaking public now too.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Rather than chase a Michelin star, [the Kamogawa Food Detectives] chase stardust--the kind memories are made of, as they recreate elusive dishes that hold special meaning for each patron. Our favorite meals often tell a story. . . This touching novel captures that truth.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eFIRST For Women\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Affecting. . . With overwhelming emotional resonance [. . .], Nagare satisfies toothsome dreams.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Deliciously fun.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBookRiot \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kamogawa Food Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute joy; hilarious, emotional, and entirely delicious. Hisashi Kashiwai's tales of love lost, found, grown older and reborn are both striking and comforting -- truly one of a kind. Delectable and delightful.\" --Bryan Washington, author of \n\u003ci\u003eFamily Meal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Readers will delight in these quiet, introspective stories about the healing power of good, nostalgic food.\" --PBS Books \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An early contender for my favorite book of the year. For anyone who loves magnificent food writing and great storytelling, this novel is a moving, beautiful, and impeccably detailed tribute to the power of a great meal.\" --J. Ryan Stradal, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eKitchens of the Great Midwest\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"I absolutely devoured this book! The father-daughter power duo of Nagare and Koishi Kamogawa carry this series of vignettes that show nostalgia is often the best spice and a plate of food is never \n\u003ci\u003e just\u003c\/i\u003e a plate of food. As warm and nourishing as a good cup of tea or bowl of miso soup, this is a series I can see myself returning to again and again.\" --Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning \n\u003ci\u003eArsenic and Adobo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kamogawa Food Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of \u003ci\u003eBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhat's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDown a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by . . . \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person's treasured memories - dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA bestseller in Japan, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kamogawa Food Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 3 (EAN 9780593717714, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2023 pg. 105 (EAN 9780593717714, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/15\/2023 (EAN 9780593717714, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2024 pg. 66 (EAN 9780593717714, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"G.P. 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