Angel’s Inferno by William Hjortsberg

Angel's Inferno is the long-awaited sequel to William Hjortsberg's classic novel Falling Angel, which was made into the notorious film Angel Heart starring Mickey Rourke, Lisa Bonet and Robert DeNiro as Lucifer himself. Falling Angel is set in 1950s New York City and Harry Angel, the main protagonist, is a private detective who is hired … Continue reading Angel’s Inferno by William Hjortsberg

Food in Films – Amélie

I decided to do a little something different for this blog post. Many people have suggested different recipes or dishes to me that they saw in a film version of a movie, and I loved the idea but wanted to stick with my original concept of creating food either directly mentioned in a book or … Continue reading Food in Films – Amélie

The Oracle Glass by Judith Merkle Riley

Having just finished binge-watching Versailles on Netflix, I can say, hand over heart, that I would have made a DAMN fine royal mistress to Louis XIV. I could totally pull off silk gowns, elaborate jewels, illicit love affairs, intrigue..........sounds like my dream life! If anyone knows a king out there who'd appreciate my cooking, do … Continue reading The Oracle Glass by Judith Merkle Riley