Lucy Knisley – Cannonball Read 17

Comfort grease, foie gras and Mexican porn

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley

May 16, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley is a graphic novel that I almost did not review here. Partly because it is from 2013 and who wants to read a book that old? Well, I did, so I figured maybe someone else would, too. And it is not just for a fan of Knisley (though you probably should be a fan as they have a lot of fun relatable memoir stories) and it is not just for foodies, though that might help a […]

“To slowly, slowly give in to the inevitability of adulthood in the hopes that I will age as gracefully as Paris has.”

French Milk by Lucy Knisley

February 18, 2025 by faintingviolet Leave a Comment

First, a word on ratings and expectations. French Milk is by my quick count my third Lucy Knisley book (I read Relish way back in 2016 and An Age of License in 2018). So, when I decided to restart my Knisley experience I figured might as well go back to the beginning with her 2007 book French Milk thinking I knew what to expect having read books previously from the author about her mom, food, and travel and this book combines those in Paris. I […]

The food she ate, the wine she drunk, and the sexy times in between

An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley

September 24, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

If I had An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley before her others, I don’t think I would have liked her writing as much as I do. Usually her work has a humorous edge to things, even when it is the serious story of dating, getting married or having a baby. Her semi-autobiographical books (the younger readers) also are lighter and great in color and details but are not overwhelming. With her travelogue graphic novel we are given a journal/diary of a few […]

Two books that I think would be great for young readers but I have personal mixed feelings about

Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley

Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley

June 13, 2022 by GentleRain Leave a Comment

Stepping Stones and Apple Crush are middle-grade graphic novels that follow Jen, a city girl whose parents have gotten divorced. Stepping Stones covers the immediate aftermath of Jen’s mom moving them to a farm in the country with her new boyfriend Walter. Jen has to learn how to get along with her new step-sisters, especially Andy, who is bossy and a know-it-all. The conflict between Jen, who is struggling with math, and Jen, who is using her good grades to try to be perfect for her dad, […]

Gift Time!

Go to Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons from the Fog of New Parenthood by Lucy Knisley

Little Book of Kindness by Francesco Pirrone

June 10, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Go to Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons from the Fog of New Parenthood by Lucy Knisley and Little Book of Kindness by Francesco Pirrone have little in common other than they will make awesome gifts! Go to Sleep is not a graphic novel in the usual Knisley way. It is some of her sketches, thoughts and events of when her son Pal was first on the scene. This book covers the ups, downs and WHAT THE’s of having a new baby. This is a great gift […]

And a shout out to Mom for moving the dead squirrel

Something New: Tales from a Makeshift Bride by Lucy Knisley

June 8, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I was never “that girl.” You know, the one that planned her wedding before she could walk. In fact, I never really wanted to get married. Most people think that is because my parents were divorced; but it is just the opposite. My parents were happily married for over 30 years when my mom passed almost 7 years ago. Therefore, Lucy Knisley and I had something in common there. But when Lucy did decide to marry, in the middle of planning it all, she also […]

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