{"product_id":"9781250146779","title":"The Recipe Box : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Viola Shipman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Filled with cherished memories and treasured recipes, \u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching tribute to the women and food that unite us and connect our past to the present.\" —Richard Paul Evans, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An easy, delightful novel\" \u003ci\u003e–Good Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e, bestselling beloved author Viola Shipman spins a tale about a lost young woman and the family recipe box that changes her life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in northern Michigan, Samantha “Sam” Mullins felt trapped on her family’s orchard and pie shop, so she left with dreams of making her own mark in the world. But life as an overworked, undervalued sous chef at a reality star’s New York bakery is not what Sam dreamed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When the chef embarrasses Sam, she quits and returns home. Unemployed, single, and defeated, she spends a summer working on her family’s orchard cooking and baking alongside the women in her life—including her mother, Deana, and grandmother, Willo. One beloved, flour-flecked, ink-smeared recipe at a time, Sam begins to learn about and understand the women in her life, her family’s history, and her passion for food through their treasured recipe box. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As Sam discovers what matters most she opens her heart to a man she left behind, but who now might be the key to her happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An easy, delightful novel\" \u003ci\u003e–Good Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shipman’s (\u003ci\u003eThe Charm Bracelet; The Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e) multigenerational creation skillfully layers the triumphs and struggles of each family member with recurring adages proven true no matter the era. She presents a thoroughly enchanting story of strength and resilience that love provides in families. Numerous recipes and delicious descriptions will further entice readers to try their hand at baking” –\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with cherished memories and treasured recipes, \u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching tribute to the women and food that unite us and connect our past to the present.\" —Richard Paul Evans, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Shipman has sensitively crafted another tender, deeply resonant novel that readers can savor.\" —Shelf Awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Shipman’s charming stories remind us how family recipe collections link generations and spark our fondest memories. Treasure them!\" —Julee Rosso, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Palate Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e is as tantalizing as apples baking in butter and cinnamon, enlivening the senses in a way that reminds us that the heart never forgets where it belongs.\" —Laura Lane McNeal, author of \u003ci\u003eDollbaby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This heartwarming story of family and food will appeal to fans of gentle, intergenerational women's fiction.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Viola Shipman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A graceful, moving, emotionally impactful read.” —Garth Stein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Sudden Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Racing in The Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e] demonstrates the enduring power of love and kindness...a good choice for fans of gentle, heartwarming fiction.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rich in character and story, \u003ci\u003eThe Charm Bracelet\u003c\/i\u003e is utterly charming!” —Debbie Macomber, \u003ci\u003eNYT \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rare jewel.” —Adriana Trigiani,\u003ci\u003e NYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will be charmed.” —\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250146779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Thomas Dunne Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40673459372238,"sku":"9781250146779","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_69a12fd6-0e59-4b16-b731-f245ecbc2b76.jpg?v=1639884250","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250146779","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}