Delicious

Delicious by Ruth Reichl
380 Pages

Billie Breslin takes a job at the magazine Delicious where she quickly becomes known for her amazing palate which allows her to taste and identify ingredients.  Just when things are going great, the staff gets the news that the magazine is being closed down and only Billie will be kept on to answer reader questions.  Alone in the great mansion, Billie stumbles on a secret room filled with old letters from readers and soon is following the trail of letters of one Lulu Swan to James Beard during World War II. 

The book jacket calls Ruth Reichl a born storyteller and it isn't exaggerating.  While the novel isn't life changing or likely to become a classic, it is a story that captures your interest and you'll find yourself reading the book in one sitting.  Definitely a recommendation to patrons that enjoy a nice book with a touch of romance.