{"product_id":"delicious-9780812982022","title":"Delicious!","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - \"Reichl's compulsively readable novel is a treat for anyone who loves a warm, character-packed tale--a delectable mix of flavor, fantasy, and emotional comfort food.\"--\u003ci\u003eO: The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe debut novel from the beloved food critic and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Novel, \u003c\/i\u003efeaturing an exclusive conversation between Ruth Reichl and Emily Giffin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBillie Breslin has traveled far from her home in California to take a job at \u003ci\u003eDelicious!\u003c\/i\u003e, New York's most iconic food magazine. At first, Billie feels like a fish out of water--until she is welcomed by the magazine's colorful staff and seduced by the vibrant downtown food scene. Then an unexpected turn of events leads Billie to a miraculous discovery. In a hidden room in the magazine's library, she finds a cache of letters written during World War II by Lulu Swan, a plucky twelve-year-old, to the legendary chef James Beard. Lulu's letters provide Billie with a richer understanding of history and inspire Billie to come to terms with her fears and her ability to open her heart to love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough her bestselling memoirs, including\u003ci\u003e Tender at the Bone \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eComfort Me with Apples, \u003c\/i\u003e Ruth Reichl has achieved a special place in readers' hearts. Now, with this magical novel, she has created a sumptuous world that will enchant you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Reichl \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of five memoirs, the novel \u003ci\u003eDelicious!\u003c\/i\u003e, and the cookbook \u003ci\u003eMy Kitchen Year\u003c\/i\u003e. She was editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and previously served as restaurant critic for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as food editor and restaurant critic for the\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been honored with six James Beard Awards. In 2024, she received the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725345722642,"sku":"9780812982022","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ae1c934-fefc-4cc3-8566-f480592072e3.jpg?v=1734826680","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/delicious-9780812982022","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}