Reichl’s debut novel features a young woman working at a food magazine whose life is turned upside down when the magazine unexpectedly closes—familiar territory for the former editor of Gourmet who had also been The New York Times restaurant critic. While not precisely a roman à clef, there are enough allusions to the New York food scene—along with some real names—to tantalize even the most blasé of readers. And the sweet story wrapped around a clever little mystery will captivate those willing to surrender to its charms.

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