The Cookbook Club: A Novel

New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison whips together a witty and charming—and delicious—story about the secrets we keep, the friends we make, and the food we cook.<br/><br/>MUST LOVE BUTTER: The Cookbook Club is now open to members. Foodies come join us! No diets! No skipping dessert!<br/>Margo Everson sees the call out for the cookbook club and knows she&;s found her people. Recently dumped by her self-absorbed husband, who frankly isn&;t much of a loss, she has little to show for her marriage but his &;parting gift&;&;a dilapidated old farm house&;and a collection of well-loved cookbooks<br/>Aja Alexander just hopes her new-found friends won&;t notice that that every time she looks at food, she gets queasy. It&;s hard hiding a pregnancy, especially one she can&;t bring herself to share with her wealthy boyfriend and his snooty mother.<br/>Trista Walker left the cutthroat world of the law behind and decided her fate was to open a restaurant&;not the most secure choice ever. But there she could she indulge her passion for creating delectable meals and make money at the same time.<br/>The women bond immediately, but it&;s not all popovers with melted brie and blackberry jam. Margo&;s farm house is about to fall down around her ears; Trista&;s restaurant needs a makeover and rat-removal fast; and as for Aja, just how long can you hide a baby bump anyway?<br/>In this delightful novel, these women form bonds that go beyond a love grilled garlic and soy sauce shrimp. Because what is more important in life than friendship and food?