{"product_id":"food-person-isbn-9798217006687","title":"Food Person","description":"\u003cb\u003eA delectable comedy of manners about cooking, ambition, and friendship set in the food world as a young and socially awkward writer takes a job ghostwriting the cookbook for a famous (and famously chaotic) Hollywood starlet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsabella Pasternack is a food person. She revels in the beauty of a perfectly cooked egg, she daydreams about her first meal at Chez Panisse, and every inch of her tiny apartment teems with cookbooks, from \u003ci\u003ePrune\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eCooking by Hand\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eRoast Chicken and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. What Isabella is not, unfortunately, is a gainfully employed person. In the wake of a disastrous live-streamed soufflé demonstration, Isabella is summarily fired from her job at a digital food magazine and must quickly find a way to keep herself in buckwheat and anchovy paste. When offered the opportunity to ghostwrite a cookbook for Molly Babcock, the once-beloved television actress now mired in scandal, Isabella warily accepts. Unfortunately, Molly quickly proves herself to be a nightmare collaborator: hungover, flaky, shallow, and—worst of all—indifferent to food. But between Molly’s bizarre late-night texts, goofy confessions, and impromptu road trips, Isabella reluctantly begins to see Molly’s charms. Can Isabella corral Molly out of the gossip rags and into the kitchen? Can she find the key to Molly’s heart and stomach? Or will Isabella’s devotion to her culinary idols and Molly’s monstrous ego send the entire cookbook—and both of their careers—up in flames?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mouthwatering, hilarious debut peppered with insider food world detail—the real writers behind celebrity chef cookbooks, the hot restaurants that run on the backs of their sous-chefs, the secret to perfect \u003ci\u003eblinis à la Russe\u003c\/i\u003e—Adam Roberts's \u003ci\u003eFood Person\u003c\/i\u003e is a literary soufflé—a deceptively light, deliciously rich, showstopping confection.\"Roberts could have titled his novel \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Drinks Green Juice....\u003c\/i\u003eBoisterous...[A] quippy, rom-com-ready first novel.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eWhen cookbook obsessive Isabella gets hired to ghost-write one for has-been actress Molly, she has her work cut out for her. The two clash on every level: personal, professional, and culinary. Can they work together to salvage both of their careers? Read this delicious debut fiction to find out.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Never mind \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Wears Prada\u003c\/i\u003e. This is \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Eats Nada\u003c\/i\u003e....[Roberts] writes with deep humor and authority about the food world and its inhabitants, and with humanity about the various appetites that drive his characters.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joanne Kaufman, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This debut novel is part romp, part satire and frequently mouthwatering. Do not read on an empty stomach.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Hollywood Reporter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Adam Roberts made me, someone who formerly thought Chef Boyardee was the ultimate celebrity chef, an honest-to-goodness FOOD PERSON in this savory meal of a debut. Charming, witty, and served with all the food industry insight the author’s decades of experience bring to the table. You’ll want seconds! I can’t wait to see what Adam dishes up next.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Steven Rowley, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Guncle Abroad\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Literally the most delicious beach read—sharp, funny, and bang on trend, this novel is a \u003ci\u003eDevil Wears Prada\u003c\/i\u003e for devoted foodies. I had to stop every other chapter to cook a chocolate soufflé or brownies!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Plum Sykes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWives Like Us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Food Person \u003c\/i\u003eis a debut that's about as perfect as they come. Roberts takes everything you think you know about the food world and turns it on its head, whipping up a hilarious and slyly moving novel about ambition, friendship, and soufflés gone awry. Get ready for a riotous, delicious romp.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrant Ginder, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe People We Hate at the Wedding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"At turns hilarious, harrowing, and heartwarming, this wonderful debut will be beloved by food people everywhere\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eand if you're not a food person already, it may make one out of you.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—J. Ryan Stradal, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I scarfed this book down in a single seating. Utterly delicious and satisfying to the end.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mary Roach, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGulp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Roberts is a terrific writer who loves food, knows his way around the kitchen and can grab—and hold—your attention on just about any subject....Also, he’s naturally funny....\u003ci\u003eFood Person\u003c\/i\u003e...is about good friendships and messy relationships—messy kitchens too....With all that’s going on around us, a little romance, some smiles, a bunch of laughs and a lot of good food seems like a perfect recipe.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Dorie Greenspan\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[This] comedy of manners follows an unemployed food writer, Isabella, who agrees to ghostwrite a cookbook for a badly behaved starlet hoping to revive her career and reputation. The writing is hilarious and thoughtful.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Cup of Jo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A funny, breezy read. [\u003ci\u003eFood Person\u003c\/i\u003e's] hapless protagonist is endearing in her total disinterest in her appearance, laser focus on food, and deeply relatable tendency to make very questionable choices....Much of the humor comes from [Roberts'] pitch-perfect understanding of character....There's much to love here, including food writing that will make readers hungry, family drama, and, of course, the all-consuming drive to find direction in life....Delightful.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Carol Caley, \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In cookbook author and food blogger Roberts’ delightful debut novel, Isabella, a lost, twentysomething foodie agrees to ghostwrite a has-been actress’ cookbook....Roberts’ love for food shines....Filled with ‘salty surprise,’ \u003ci\u003eFood Person\u003c\/i\u003e is perfectly cooked.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Roberts’ novel is a confection—satisfyingly over-the-top—but with complex notes; he has a true knack for understanding the ways that food rules every aspect of our lives, from the gourmet’s obsession to the shame and guilt surrounding indulgence. But even readers who don’t know a branzino from bearnaise will find plenty to enjoy here, from the colorful secondary characters to the zippy plot. A debut novel that dishes up one of the most delectable ingredients of all: fun.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kirkus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Entertaining....Roberts’s breezy and zany dramedy offers a fun take on the joy and business of cooking.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdam Roberts is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Amateur Gourmet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Best Chefs\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGive My Swiss Chards to Broadway.\u003c\/i\u003e He started his food blog \u003ci\u003eThe Amateur Gourmet \u003c\/i\u003ein 2004, and also hosts the podcast \u003ci\u003eLunch Therapy. \u003c\/i\u003eRoberts has also written for \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and for film and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband and their dog Winston. \u003ci\u003eFood Person \u003c\/i\u003eis his first novel.","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532147175653,"sku":"NP9798217006687","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217006687.jpg?v=1773182830","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/food-person-isbn-9798217006687","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}