WHAT WE’RE READING THIS MONTH:
June Book Pick
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman
It's a golden October afternoon in a Midwestern college town, and tonight Aunt Orsa's — the most beloved fine-dining spot for miles — will host a bestselling author for dinner. Everything must be perfect. Then twenty-two rib eye steaks vanish from the walk-in, the online reviews turn suddenly vicious, and no one on staff is above suspicion.
Over the course of a single frantic day, the story passes from hand to hand — the Mennonite baker, the tattooed chef, the undergrad hostess, the servers and line cooks — until a small theft opens onto something much larger: the loves and labors of the people it takes to get one beautiful meal to the table.
Praise for The Reservation:
"Observant, wry and witty… a joy—just don't read it while you're hungry." — BookPage
"A mash-up of locked-room mystery and The Bear… beautifully crafted." — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times
"A book that proves light touches can leave lasting impressions." — Kirkus Reviews
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