Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (English) Paperback Book

Description: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala One of BuzzFeeds Highly Anticipated Mystery Novels of 2021!The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes-one that might just be killer....A RUSA Award-winning novel!The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes-one that might just be killer....When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. Shes tasked with saving her Tita Rosies failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case.With the cops treating her like shes the one and only suspect, and the shady landlord looking to finally kick the Macapagal family out and resell the storefront, Lilas left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation. Armed with the nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted Dachshund, Longanisa, Lila takes on this tasty, twisted case and soon finds her own neck on the chopping block... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.She is the winner of the 2018 Hugh Holton Award, the 2018 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award, the 2017 William F. Deeck - Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers, and the 2016 Mystery Writers of America/Helen McCloy Scholarship. Shes also a 2017 Pitch Wars alum and 2018-2019 mentor. Review One of Crime Reads "Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2021"!One of BookRiots "Most Anticipated Books of 2021"!One of Bustles "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2021"!"Even though I tend to write dark, hardboiled stories in which people get hit in the face with tools, I love to read a well-written and quirky cozy mystery. Manansala has created just that with her debut novel, a tale full of eccentric characters, humorous situations and an oh-so-tricky mystery. Check this one out for the poetic prose and the mouth-watering recipes that are integral to the plot."—The Washington Post"This book hits the exact right spot...Mia P. Manansala manages to create a murder mystery where nothing is too horrifying and you know everything will be okay in the end. And because of that, you just get to go along for the ride of trying to figure out what really happened when Lila Macapagals ex-boyfriend Derek drops dead in front of her at her familys restaurant. Ive heard it described as a cozy mystery and thats exactly what it is, a perfectly cozy puzzle to solve. Also, it will make you very hungry for Filipino food—and then it delivers with recipes in the back!"—Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising"This breeze-right-through-it mystery mystery follows baker Lila Macapagal as she investigates the murder of her ex-boyfriend, the towns too-mean food critic, after he dies over a meal in her aunts flailing Filipino restaurant. Finding out whether or not Lila can solve the crime and save the restaurant is as satisfying as it is climactic with just the right amount of drama."—Bon Appetit"The characters are genuine... The descriptions of food are amazing and read as good-enough-to-eat..."—Midwest Book Review"[An] enjoyable and endearing debut cozy...Manansala peppers the narrative with enough red herrings to keep readers from guessing the killer, but the strength of the novel is how family, food and love intertwine in meaningful and complex ways. When Lila bakes her signature ube crinkle cookies, made with purple yams, we are in for a delectable treat."—New York Times Book Review"This debut introduces readers to Filipino American food and culture, with its emphasis on family. There are cozy tropes (the close-knit community, the food business), but the emphasis on the Tagalog language, the culture, and drug dealing in a small town add gravity and individuality to this outstanding series kick-off."—Library Journal, starred review"A super-fun read thats perfect for the beach, your couch, or any Sunday afternoon."—The Skimm"This debut mystery has a snap and sparkle that breathes a bit of new life into the cozy genre… I wholeheartedly hope this is a kickoff to a long-lived series."—Mystery Scene Magazine"Manansala, a Chicago Filipina, has reinvigorated tired tropes to create a multicultural, queer-friendly culinary mystery, making Arsenic and Adobo an envelope-pushing, world-expanding debut that goes down easy."—LA Times"A delightfully decadent whodunit."—Womans World"Arsenic and Adobo is a fast and fun read, with a mystery that plays fair without being too obvious and just enough romantic tension to off set the murder. Readers will be clamoring for their next meal at Tita Rosies Kitchen, so anticipation for the next in this series will be high."—Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine"Full of heart, delectable dishes and just enough danger to keep you guessing, this Fil-Am cozy is a hit, and Im so looking forward to returning to Shady Palms."—BookReporter"What an absolute treat! Mia P. Manansala has crafted a delicious mystery full of wit and wile that kept me laughing and guessing as I devoured every page. Fresh, fun, and feisty, amateur sleuth Lila Macapagal takes readers on a wild and savory ride as she sets out to catch a killer. I cant wait to read more in this fabulous new series!"—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of One for the Books"Mia P. Manansala stirs up a lively mixture of Filipino culture, food and family bonds with an appealing heroine in her well-plotted, poignant and often sweet debut Arsenic and Adobo."—The Sun Sentinel"Chock-full of food lore, this delicious mystery will leave readers hungry for more of the adventures of Lila, her friends and relatives, and her chunky dachshund (who is named after a kind of short, fat sausage). Cozy fans are in for a treat."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Arsenic and Adobo caught me from the first line, and it only got better from there. Manansalas fun, fresh voice spins an enchanting fusion of Filipino-American food and culture, artfully and seamlessly woven into a smart, satisfying mystery that made me laugh out loud."—Olivia Blacke, author of Killer Content"Mia Manansalas debut, Arsenic and Adobo, serves up a cozy plate of ube crinkles with a side of murder. Readers are sure to salivate over this Filipino-American mystery as Lila smokes out the food critics killer."—Roselle Lim, author of Vanessa Yus Magical Paris Tea Shop"A stand-out cozy mystery full of heart, the importance of home, and tons of good food...Lila Macapagal is fun, fierce, and all about family."—Gigi Pandian, Agatha Award-winning author of The Glass Thief"A much welcome entry into the culinary cozy genre, packed full of mouth-watering food and jaw-dropping reveals. I cant wait to see whats next for Lila Macapagal and the unforgettable characters of Shady Palms. Its guaranteed to be your next favorite cozy series. Just dont read it on an empty stomach!"—Kellye Garrett, Agatha Award-winning author of Hollywood Ending"Mouth-watering dishes and a funny, smart amateur sleuth makes Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala my favorite new culinary cozy mystery series."—Lynn Cahoon, New York Times bestselling author of the Kitchen Witch mystery seriesMia Manansala proves to be a masterful storyteller and incrementally drops delicious breadcrumbs of clues and culinary delights that will eventually culminate in an unexpected denouement. Her world is populated with a cast of endearing and engaging characters...Excuse me, while I locate a Filipino restaurant near me to delve into the joys of their cuisine."—Mystery and Suspense "Finally! Filipinos, the second largest Asian American population in the US, get to be center stage with the release of this delightful cozy mystery full of aunties and other strong women—ninangs, titas and a lola! You will be rooting for Lila Macapagal to save the family restaurant and keep herself out of jail while interacting with her interfering yet well-meaning relatives. The first in a lip-smacking series!"—Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of Iced in Paradise"Arsenic and Adobo is pure murder mystery fun with a hefty dose of humor and heart. Its got everything Ive always wanted in a cozy mystery and more: a tenacious amateur sleuth main character with a take-no-prisoners attitude, small town vibes, charismatic locals, meddling aunties, a multicultural cast of characters, and mouth-watering food descriptions. Its an utter delight from the first sentence to the very last page."—Sarah Smith, author of Simmer Down "Strong, take-charge, wise-cracking women are the backbone of Arsenic and Adobo, Mia Manansalas fun firecracker of a first cozy mystery...Cozy mystery lovers—and foodies—will be licking their literary chops, eagerly awaiting the next installment in this winning, multicultural series that also offers a delectable blend of romcom and whodunnit elements."—Shelf Awareness, starred review "Cozy fans are gonna love this series! Filled with Filipino food, a bevy of meddling relatives, and a plucky, unflappable but admittedly flawed amateur sleuth, Lila Macapagal . . . Arsenic and Adobo shines."—Abby Collette, author of A Game of Cones"Manansalas writing is so approachable that youll want to be Lilas friend and beg her to feed you. If you love cozy mysteries with a strong dash of large family dynamics and self-journey all set in the world of delicious food, then this is for you. You might also find yourself Googling the closest Filipino restaurant."—Buzzfeed"A debut that embraces its lightness."—Kirkus Reviews"Clever with the never-saw-that-coming twists and turns, Manansala nimbly stays at least a few steps ahead, never letting complacency settle on the page. Just desserts await at the books end – literally and culinarily!"—Christian Science Monitor"Along with Lilas funny and feisty voice, there is a lot to love here: complex clues, mouthwatering food descriptions, and a diverse cast of characters. Fans of Vivien Chien will devour this one and look forward to more."—Booklist, starred review"Deftly written with inherently interesting plot twists and turns, as well as a thoroughly fun read from cover to cover."—Midwest Book Review"This cozy mystery is well-paced, told from the point-of-view of Lila, and will have you guessing to the very end."—NewCity"A hilarious and delicious mystery that is bound to leave you laughing and wanting more."—Medium Review Quote One of Crime Reads "Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2021"! One of BookRiots "Most Anticipated Books of 2021"! "What an absolute treat! Mia P. Manansala has crafted a delicious mystery full of wit and wile that kept me laughing and guessing as I devoured every page. Fresh, fun, and feisty, amateur sleuth Lila Macapagal takes readers on a wild and savory ride as she sets out to catch a killer. I cant wait to read more in this fabulous new series!"--Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of One for the Books " Arsenic and Adobo caught me from the first line, and it only got better from there. Manansalas fun, fresh voice spins an enchanting fusion of Filipino-American food and culture, artfully and seamlessly woven into a smart, satisfying mystery that made me laugh out loud."--Olivia Blacke, author of Killer Content "Mia Manansalas debut, Arsenic and Adobo , serves up a cozy plate of ube crinkles with a side of murder. Readers are sure to salivate over this Filipino-American mystery as Lila smokes out the food critics killer."--Roselle Lim, author of Vanessa Yus Magical Paris Tea Shop "A stand-out cozy mystery full of heart, the importance of home, and tons of good food...Lila Macapagal is fun, fierce, and all about family."--Gigi Pandian, Agatha Award-winning author of The Glass Thief "A much welcome entry into the culinary cozy genre, packed full of mouth-watering food and jaw-dropping reveals. I cant wait to see whats next for Lila Macapagal and the unforgettable characters of Shady Palms. Its guaranteed to be your next favorite cozy series. Just dont read it on an empty stomach!"--Kellye Garrett, Agatha Award-winning author of Hollywood Ending "Mouth-watering dishes and a funny, smart amateur sleuth makes Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala my favorite new culinary cozy mystery series."--Lynn Cahoon, New York Times bestselling author of the Kitchen Witch mystery series "Finally! Filipinos, the second largest Asian American population in the US, get to be center stage with the release of this delightful cozy mystery full of aunties and other strong women--ninangs, titas and a lola! You will be rooting for Lila Macapagal to save the family restaurant and keep herself out of jail while interacting with her interfering yet well-meaning relatives. The first in a lip-smacking series!"--Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of Iced in Paradise " Arsenic and Adobo is pure murder mystery fun with a hefty dose of humor and heart. Its got everything Ive always wanted in a cozy mystery and more: a tenacious amateur sleuth main character with a take-no-prisoners attitude, small town vibes, charismatic locals, meddling aunties, a multicultural cast of characters, and mouth-watering food descriptions. Its an utter delight from the first sentence to the very last page."--Sarah Smith, author of Simmer Down "Cozy fans are gonna love this series! Filled with Filipino food, a bevy of meddling relatives, and a plucky, unflappable but admittedly flawed amateur sleuth, Lila Macapagal . . . Arsenic and Adobo shines."--Abby Collette, author of A Game of Cones "A debut that embraces its lightness."-- Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes-one that might just be killer.... Excerpt from Book Chapter One My name is Lila Macapagal and my life has become a rom-com clich Details ISBN0593201671 Author Mia P. Manansala Series A Tita Rosies Kitchen Mystery Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0593201671 ISBN-13 9780593201671 Format Paperback Series Number 1 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2021-05-04 US Release Date 2021-05-04 Birth 1856 Death 1939 Affiliation Universite Pierre et Marie Curie Position Professor of the History of Science and Technology Qualifications FBA Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2021-05-04 Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-07-19 AU Release Date 2021-07-19 Pages 336 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131804234;

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