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Delicious!

Ruth Reichl
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Delicious!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Ruth Reichl

Delicious!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York • Contemporary

Topic
Food
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Delicious! by Ruth Reichl, a young woman named Billie Breslin moves to New York City to work at a food magazine. She discovers a hidden library at the magazine's office, uncovering letters from World War II, leading her on a journey to unravel mysteries about the past, food, and herself.

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Emotional

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

41,222 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ruth Reichl's novel, Delicious!, enchants with its vibrant portrayal of food and New York’s culinary scene. Readers praise its engaging narrative and charming characters. However, some find the plot predictable and the prose occasionally indulgent. Despite minor flaws, the book delivers a sensory feast for food lovers and nostalgic city dwellers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Delicious!?

A reader who delights in Delicious! by Ruth Reichl likely enjoys culinary adventures, engaging narratives, and historical intrigue. Similar readers might savor Like Water for Chocolate or Chocolat, as they blend food, culture, and emotion into captivating stories.

4.1

41,222 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York • Contemporary

Topic
Food
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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