(B) Sound Bites: Eating On Tour With Franz Ferdinand (Alex Kapranos, 2006) Grade: B
This book is a must-read for foodies (which I am not) and die-hard Franz fans (also not me). Why did I read this then? I found it at the library. I appreciate a good writer, and Kapranos’ passion for food is apparent (i.e. in describing a bacon/cheese/apple pancake: The streaks of bacon and slivers of apple are contrasting characters, but couple well. His salty directness is offset by her sweet, forgiving nature, making their relationship complex and complementary.). I also enjoyed hearing about the different places he has traveled to while on tour, including Croatia and Brazil, among others. Mildly entertaining but not good to read whilst hungry.