Recs if you like Kitchens of the Great Midwest...

"What a midwesterner he was, a thoroughly unhip guy with his heart in the usual place, on the sleeve, in plain sight." — Charles Baxter, The Feast of Love

Fiction that embodies the experience of being Midwestern and full of big feelings: depression, yearning, being lost in a cornfield

Can a collection of fragments reveal a hidden masterpiece? Just like a mosaic, the composite novel (AKA novels-in-stories) uses small, distinct pieces to build a singular, striking image (or, in this case, a novel). Note: I’m still reading through these, so we’re exploring together! Some picks may lean toward story cycles (thematic links) rather than the tighter arcs of a traditional novel-in-stories.

Ongoing list of books by Minnesota authors or about Minnesota, the best state in the union.

Books that feature food. Inspired by my love for food and my growling stomach ꒰ঌ(˶ˆᗜˆ˵)໒꒱

Books exploring the magic that happens when people gather around the table

Fictional (and creative non-fiction) Books that mention, feature, and/or celebrate the great lakes and the waters within.

Books that do a great job of making your mouth water from their great food descriptions or show fascinating things about food.

Take a bite out of these delicious reads! Do I have something in my teeth? 📖