This first edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Delicious! is a novel by Ruth Reichl, a celebrated food writer and former editor of Gourmet magazine. Published in 2014, this work marks Reichl’s foray into fiction, weaving a tale that intertwines food, love, and discovery. The story centers on Billie Breslin, a young woman who moves to New York City to work at a renowned food magazine called Delicious! Despite her talent for cooking, Billie avoids the kitchen due to personal trauma. As she navigates her new life, she discovers hidden letters written during World War II by a young girl named Lulu Swan to the famous chef James Beard. These letters lead Billie on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Delicious! received praise for its sensory writing and the way it celebrates food and storytelling.

This beautiful first printing is in pristine condition, with only light marks at the bottom of the pages. The dust jacket is near fine. Red cloth boards with blue lettering on the spine. Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise recounts Ruth Reichl’s adventures as The New York Times restaurant critic in the 1990s. Blending memoir, reviews, and recipes, it offers a witty and revealing look behind the scenes of fine dining. The book was widely praised and became a New York Times bestseller, showcasing Reichl’s sharp palate and engaging storytelling.

This like-new signed hardcover is unmarked. The pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and unmarked, with some visible wear on bottom of front board of the book. The dust cover in unmarked, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir (2019) by Ruth Reichl is a captivating memoir that chronicles her time as the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, one of the most iconic food publications in America. Reichl shares anecdotes about the larger-than-life personalities she worked with, celebrity chefs she encountered, and the inner workings of Gourmet. In addition to these industry insights, Save Me the Plums is filled with descriptions of decadent meals and recipes, appealing to food lovers and aspiring gourmets alike. It also touches on Reichl’s personal life, including balancing her career with motherhood.

This first edition hardcover is near fine, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good condition, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Ruth Reichl recounts her transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants from Bangkok to Paris to Los Angeles and brought lessons in life, love, and food. Her anecdotes from a summer lunch with M.F.K. Fisher, a mad dash through the produce market with Wolfgang Puck, and a garlic feast with Alice Waters are priceless. Ruth Reichl demonstrates her inimitable ability to combine food writing, humor, and memoir into an art form. The included recipes are superb.