Why does everybody do "years"?

My Kitchen Year
by Ruth Reichl

More of a cookbook than I'd been led to believe. It was probably a pretty good cookbook but that wasn't what I was reading it for--I wanted the anecdotes and stories of her life after Gourmet.  She's a good writer and I heartily enjoyed Garlic and Sapphires.  Tender At the Bone, not so much. And this one, not much at all.  I'll try again at least once more.

I have to admit it had gorgeous pictures and thoughtful poetry. It would make a great gift book.  And if the person you're gifting just happens to like cooking, more the better.