Folks! If you pre-ordered your copy of My Berlin Kitchen on Amazon.com, it'll be released and sent out on Thursday. This Thursday! If you preferred to wait and give your hard-earned dollars to bricks-and-mortars bookstores, they'll be selling the book as of next Monday. That's 8 days from now! Haa-haa-hooo-heee!!

Now for a bit of shameless self-promotion:

O Magazine's October issue says My Berlin Kitchen is one of 10 Titles To Pick Up Now! It's also gotten wonderful mentions in Elle, Marie Claire, Culinate, Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.

The first blogger reviews are coming in and they have me practically in tears. In a good way!

Food Loves Writing says: "I went into the book eager to hear how Luisa and her husband met, what made her move to Berlin, more details about her life in New York publishing. What I didn’t expect was to find so much that resonated with me, like the way she wrestled with decisions or the security that cooking could provide when she lacked it…"

Lit Laugh Love says: "I can guarantee every single one of you that this will be the most tattered book on my shelves as the years go on. This is a book I’m going to turn to—for strength, for memories, for someone to share heartache with, for recipes, for solace, and most importantly for the reminder that life goes on. We need to follow our guts. We need to 'be brave'."

BrodartVibe says: "Her journey finding herself within these separate lives is a great adventure with lots of great recipes along the way. This book in many ways reminded of the journey of Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat Pray Love."

If you'd like more reader reviews, click on over to My Berlin Kitchen's page on Goodreads.

Also, the book's adapted first serial is running in this weekend's Wall Street Journal. Remember that disastrous cake I posted about a few years ago? The full story's in the book, but to tide you over until then and to whet your appetite for gooseberry cream cake, check out the article and recipe here.

Finally, a huge thank you, dearest readers, for your pre-orders and enthusiasm. I can't believe the book will be in stores and in your hands so soon. What a crazy, crazy ride this whole book-writing experience has been. (More on that soon, I promise!) I so, so hope you like it.

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32 responses to “My Berlin Kitchen – Getting Fired Up!”

  1. Agnes Avatar

    Can’t wait to read it! And huge thanks to you for sharing so much of you with us… All the best!

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  2. Victoria Avatar

    Hi, Luisa,
    I pre-ordered my copy back in March so I will have it in my hands on Thursday. Yipee.
    I can’t wait.

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  3. Merle Avatar
    Merle

    I can’t wait!

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  4. Jennifer Sanborn Avatar

    I’ve spent most of yesterday reading, and it’s been worth waiting for. I’m going to start roasting peppers this afternoon, and maybe even make the tomato soup to deal with this big pile of homegrown tomatoes in my kitchen. Lei e’ meravigliosa, Luisa!

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  5. Dawn Avatar

    So excited to read this and will definitely review it on my blog (where I’m sure my readership of 50 will help propel it to the bestseller list!)

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  6. Polly Avatar
    Polly

    Preordered a copy in August. Can’t wait to start reading!

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  7. Sasha Avatar

    And the countdown really begins! I have a copy per-ordered (with Amazon.de) and I can’t wait to cozy up with the book when it arrives.
    Congratulations Luisa!

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  8. katy Avatar

    I’m so excited for my own copy! I recently came to a decision about my life after graduate school (to pursue academia or not to pursue academia? Methinks it’s the latter) and I feel that this book is only to going help bolster my resolve. So looking forward to Thursday!

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  9. Hannah Avatar

    Heck yeah Louisa!!!! Woot! Warning folks, this one will keep you up late 🙂 Tomato soup here I come.

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  10. Jen X Avatar
    Jen X

    I can’t wait to read your book. I found my way to your blog when I “googled” for a hummus recipe a couple of years ago and I stayed because I appreciated your voice. It was only recently that I started to read your older posts and found out that you lived in Forest Hills before moving to Berlin. That’s where I currently live and I was tickled to make that connection. Queens gets little love. Best wishes for your book launch & tour!

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  11. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking Avatar

    Girl, some more promotion for you: I am head over heels in love with my copy. The writing is BEAUTIFUL. Such a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing yourself with us!
    More on my blog next week ❤

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  12. nicole Avatar

    It. is. so. GOOD! Congrats to you. I hope you feel proud + excited about it – it’s a true winner.

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  13. Lia Avatar

    I ordered mine and and am just waiting for it to arrive. You were one of the very first food blogs I started reading so I have a special place in my heart for you (and your beautiful writing!). I feel so lucky to have met you in NY and remember a lunch we had where you uncertain if staying here was the right decision. Amazing that a few years later, you’ve found out where you were meant to be and have your sweet son and Max. So happy for you. xo

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  14. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    I just put in my order with my local bookstore. I can’t wait!

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  15. Stephanie Avatar

    Yay, it’s finally coming! I’m so very, very pleased for you and looking forward to learning more from you life and cooking wisdom. (:

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  16. Charlotte Avatar

    I can’t wait to get my copy. Yay!

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  17. Karin Avatar
    Karin

    Luisa,
    I can’t wait to read your book, I’m so excited!
    Thanks for sharing your life with us :o)

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  18. agatha Avatar
    agatha

    so excited for you and me (my copy is on its way)! i’ve been reading your blog for years and i’m so happy for you with your new book and new family. can’t wait to see you speak in brooklyn in october! safe travels.

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  19. Suzy Avatar

    I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS, so excited for you!!!

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  20. Evy Avatar
    Evy

    Great! Ordered it on Amazon…can’t wait!

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  21. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Finally got around to ordering my copy. Many congrats. Can’t wait to read it.

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  22. teryll Avatar

    Can’t wait til the LA book event!

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  23. Abby Avatar
    Abby

    Luisa! So excited for you! My book shipped and now I’m just waiting… impatiently. Wish I could see you during your talk at @Bookpassage. I may send my mom in my place.

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  24. Peggy B. Avatar
    Peggy B.

    when your book comes out in 2013 in Germany, will it be in German?

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  25. Gemma Avatar

    Happy belated pub date Luisa! I have ordered a copy and can’t wait to start reading.

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  26. Luisa Avatar

    Thank you, darling people!!!
    Peggy – yes! It will be published by Blanvalet.

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  27. Susan Avatar

    Just put on my wishlist for my bday (because friends will be using it) for this month! I put it on highest, most highest of exalted items desired:) xoxoxo

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  28. Betsy Sherrow Avatar

    Thank you Luisa! My two copies arrived this afternoon. One for me, and one for a very special gift. I haven’t decided for whom…I can’t wait to open the box this evening. I look forward to meeting you and your family in Seattle.

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  29. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hi, I am reading your book and got to the recipe for Spaghetti, Breadcrumbs, Capers and Parsly, but see no mention of how many capers?
    TY

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  30. Luisa Avatar

    Mary – oh my goodness! thank you for catching that most embarrassing mistake (that eluded me, my many proofreaders, editor and copy editor – Eeeeek!). Please add 1 tablespoon of capers (if they’re salted, soak them first) to the pan along with the chile and anchovy… 🙂

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  31. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Thanks for he quick response. I am loving the book on my iPad.

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  32. Kitty Avatar
    Kitty

    You cook. You love, LOVE food. I’ve been surfing through your Flickr photos and have a question: How do you stay so thin?

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