This podcast is for humble readers and hopeful cooks. If you're taking the time to read this, hit follow so we can fly into your pods when we have time to record.    Alissa's seen the light in Michele Obama's new release, while also sharing tips when dealing with Difficult People, the new book from Dr Rebecca Ray.  Sal has read five books and attempts to recap them succinctly. She fails. She loved Gabrielle Zevin's epic Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, a perfect read for your next book club. Heather Darwent's The Things We Do To Our Friends is not for the weak-stomached, well-written, but evil as hell.  She also dives into three debut Australian authors. All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien has been longlisted for the Stella Prize. It is set in Cabramatta and looks at Vietnamese culture and immigration, Saman Shad's The Matchmaker is a fun romance that looks at Pakastani culture in Paramatta, and she talks about bereavement catering in Dianne Yarwood's The Wakes. All three books are rich in food, culture and conversation Alissa has cooked from two new release cookbooks - RecipeTin eats and Yumi Stynes' The Food Fix. Adore. Consider meals for the School Holidays sorted.    Follow us on Insta @read_eat_repeat_podcast for more recommendations and reviews! We welcome book recommendations through Insta - chat to you there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.