Monday, March 4, 2024

Delicious Reads: Foodie fiction books you’ll love to savor

 

Do you hunger for a book that dishes up culinary delights?  Whether you’re craving one that inspires you to try new recipes, teases you with tantalizing descriptions, or just make your mouth water, here are a few foodie books to whet your appetite:

 

Recipe for a Charmed Life

Georgia’s dream is to open her own restaurant in France, but when her tastebuds suddenly go bitter, she accepts an invitation to reconnect with her estranged mother.  On a mysterious island, Georgia uncovers a family legacy that make her reconsider her choices.

 

The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl

(April 2024 release) A food novel by a famous food critic? Yes, please!  Stella is not the adventurous type, but when her mother passes away and leaves her funds for a trip to Paris, Stella follows her request. Culinary adventures combined with museums and an amazing vintage dress lure Stella into stepping outside her comfort zone.

 

Heartburn by Nora Efron

Seven months pregnant, Rachel discovers her husband is in love with another woman. A cookbook writer, she turns to food for comfort.

 

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Emoni dreams of becoming a chef and has talent to spare, but as a high school student with a young child to raise, her path is full of obstacles.

 

Ramón and Julieta  by Alana Quintana Albertson

Stolen recipes and a simmering family feud should make them bitter enemies. Julieta has worked hard to become a celebrity chef and wouldn’t dream of jeopardizing it, but when she meets Ramon, the son of her family’s worst enemy, sparks fly.

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