For the Foodies

Not every book about food has to be a recipe book. These listens are perfect for your everyday food lover! From comedy to romance, these audiobooks will fill your heart, while maybe making you a little bit hungry. 

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman, including herself. Unfortunately for her, she is a chemist on an all-male team at Hastings Research Institute, where equality is not necessarily at the forefront of anyone’s mind. That is except for one Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with the one thing Elizabeth never thought anyone would love about her – her mind. Just like science, life is unpredictable. This is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking proves revolutionary, but as her following grows, not everyone is happy with how Elizabeth Zott is encouraging women to change the status quo. This listen is not only shrewdly observant but studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, creating a story as lively as its protagonist. 

Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill

This summer, Reese Camden is trading her typical sweet tea and Southern hospitality for a cold brew and crisp coastal air. She’s landed her dream marketing internship at Friends of Flavor, a wildly popular cooking channel in Seattle. Alas – a problem arrives: Benny Beneventi, the relentlessly charming, backward-baseball-cap-wearing culinary intern—and her main competition for the fall full-time gig. Reese’s plan to avoid feelings at all costs comes crumbling down when she and Benny are assigned to the same video project and become the channel’s heartthrob pairing. Audiences are hungry for more, and their bosses at Friends of Flavor are happy to deliver. Reese can’t deny the connection between her and Benny much longer, as their rivalry heats up and the love cannot be kept on the back burner. 

The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman

Emily and Jessamine Bach are opposites in every way: Twenty-eight-year-old Emily is the CEO of Veritech, and twenty-three-year-old Jess is an environmental activist and graduate student in philosophy. Critical Emily is making a fortune in Silicon Valley, romantic Jess works in an antiquarian bookstore…making…not a fortune. The two could not live more different lives than one another, even their boyfriends are on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Cookbook Collector is a list full of lessons about getting and spending and the substitutions we make when we can’t find what we’re looking for… But above all, it is about holding on to what is real in a virtual world: a love that sticks around. 

The Second-Worst Restaurant in France by Alexander McCall Smith

Renowned cookbook writer Paul Stuart, feeling refreshed from his time in Tuscany, has returned to Scotland to work on his new book, The Philosophy of Food in Six Easy Chapters. Writing is nothing short of complicated due to Paul’s changed domestic circumstances. His editor and new girlfriend, Gloria, has moved in with him despite not being specifically invited. When Paul’s cousin, Chloe, suggests Paul visit her in the French countryside, Paul jumps at the chance to get away. However, once he arrives, he finds himself tangled up with a special local restaurant that ultimately gives his book its title. This listen takes on a journey of pride, humility, and accidental self-discovery – with a dash of wit and charm.

Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot

This listen takes us on the journey of Sadie, a rising star in the trendy Seattle restaurant scene. Sadie’s dream is to create the most unique, modern, and mouthwatering takes on traditional Jewish recipes. Alas, after a very public breakup with her boss, a famous chef, she is sure her career is over. That is until she lands a coveted spot on the next season of her favorite TV show, Chef Supreme. While journeying to her new city to begin this new adventure, Sadie discovers sizzling chemistry with her seatmate, Luke, but tells him that she won’t be able to contact him for the next six weeks. Or so she thinks. When she turns up to set the next day, she makes a shocking discovery about who Luke is. This listen will have you hungry for more! 

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