{"product_id":"kitchens-of-the-great-midwest-a-novel","title":"Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel -USED GF","description":"\u003cp\u003e2016 INDIES CHOICE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD - ADULT DEBUT WINNER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An impressive feat of narrative jujitsu. . . that keeps readers turning the pages too fast to realize just how ingenious they are.\"--The New York Times Book Review, Editor's Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a terrific reminder of what can be wrested from suffering and struggle - not only success, but also considerable irony, a fair amount of wisdom and a decent meal.\"--Jane Smiley, The Guardian\u003cbr\u003eAs seen on The Skimm: \"Warning: this will make you hungry. . . . You won't be able to put it down. And it will up your kitchen game.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet and savory treat.\" --People\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of 2015's Great Reads, and a \"Staff Pick\" - NPR.org\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 10 book of the year  - Chicago Public Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 10 book of the year - Library Reads\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne of 2015's top 15 novels - Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the top 30 books of the year - Book Page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"Best Fiction of 2015\" pick - Kansas City Star\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top book of 2015 - Detroit Free Press\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the 20 best fiction books of 2015 - Business Insider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 12 book of the year - Los Angeles Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 100 book of the year - Amazon.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 20 book of the year in Literature \u0026amp; Fiction - Amazon.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top 12 Fiction book of the year in the Goodreads Choice Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKitchens of the Great Midwest, about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most coveted dinner reservation, is the summer's most hotly-anticipated debut and already a New York Times bestseller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine--and a dashing sommelier--he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter--starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva's journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that's a testament to her spirit and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach chapter in J. Ryan Stradal's startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life--its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47737874940067,"sku":"9780525429142","price":2.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/6831\/6835\/files\/9780525429142.jpg?v=1780517006","url":"https:\/\/kicksmixbooks.store\/products\/kitchens-of-the-great-midwest-a-novel","provider":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}