"Turning Tables ought to be required reading for restaurant reviewers and lousy tippers. It's the work of identical twins Heather and Rose MacDowell. Together, the MacDowells have more than 10 years of experience waiting tables at some of the best (and worst) restaurants in Manhattan, San Francisco, and Nantucket. They've put in the time, they've suffered, they've taken notes, and Turning Tables is the entertaining result."   full review
- Diane White, The Boston Globe "Penned by twins who've paid their dues in the restaurant biz, this whip-smart debut chronicles a brief slice of the life of Erin Edwards, a marketing manager who loses her job and cashes in family favors to snag a wait-staff position at Roulette, a top-flight New York City restaurant…this page-turner reads like recent restaurant-linked memoirs, with accounts of unrealistic expectations, slippery tactics, critic- and rival-driven anxieties and general kitchen mayhem…the ride is tons of fun, especially for those who've done time in the service industry."
- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Heather and Rose MacDowell's twin voices blend seamlessly to create a delectable fusion of humor, heart, hope, and keen observation—peppered liberally with some great waitress horror stories."
- Claire Cook, author of Must Love Dogs and Life's a Beach "Turning Tables is like a top chef's tasting menu, offering one delight after another with plenty of delicious surprises along the way."
- Claire LaZebnik, author of Knitting Under the Influence and Same as it Never Was "Heather and Rose MacDowell's debut novel, Turning Tables, is a hilarious read which rings true. It's the perfect book for anyone who's ever been forced to take orders..."
- Leanne Shear and Tracey Toomey, authors of The Perfect Manhattan and Cocktail Therapy "A spirited debut...the setting sparkles..."
- Kirkus Reviews