{"product_id":"sugar-and-salt-a-novel-isbn-9780062914231","title":"Sugar and Salt: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lost and Found Bookshop \u003c\/em\u003ebrings readers a can’t-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Susan Wiggs\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eunderstands the tender dramas of everyday life, of friendship and family, of wanting something that might be just beyond reach. She will make you believe in life’s sweetness.”--Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow Box\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Wiggs writes with compassion and insight...This is another winner.” —\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJerome Sugar learned the art of baking in his grandma’s bakery, also called Sugar, on historic Perdita Street in San Francisco. He supplies baked goods to the Lost and Found Bookshop across the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the restaurant that shares his commercial kitchen loses its longtime tenant, a newcomer moves in: Margot Salton, a barbecue master from Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargot isn’t exactly on the run, but she needs a fresh start. She’s taken care of herself her whole life, pulling herself up by her fingernails to recover from trauma, and her dream has been to open a restaurant somewhere far, far from Texas. The shared kitchen with Jerome's Sugar bakery is the perfect setup: a state-of-the-art kitchen and a vibrant neighborhood popular with tourists and locals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargot instantly takes to Jerome’s mother, the lively, opinionated Ida. The older woman proves to be a good mentor, and Margot is drawn to Jerome. Despite their different backgrounds their attraction is powerful—even though Jerome worries that Margot will simply move on from him once she’s found some peace and stability. But just as she starts to relax into a happy new future, Margot’s past in Texas comes back to haunt her…\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An unputdownable, true book lover’s book that fans of women’s fiction, slow-burning romance, and the novels of Nora Roberts and Kristin Hannah will love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on The Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and, most importantly, of what it means to be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words, the love of family, and the love of falling in love, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/em\u003e is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What a warm and deeply satisfying story! Reading it is like feeling the summer sun after a long winter.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper, on The Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gentle love story perfect for anyone looking for love amid personal, family, and financial crises.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on The Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A feel-good family saga… A charming tale about the silver linings of unwanted detours.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople on The Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Susan Wiggs and the words ‘favorite writer’ go together, and with \u003cem\u003eSugar and Salt\u003c\/em\u003e she is at the top of her powers. She understands the tender dramas of everyday life, of friendship and family, of wanting something that might be just beyond reach—and then again might not. I loved her character Margot Salter, and my heart soared and broke and soared again to learn the secrets of her past and how they threaten her hard-won present. Susan writes so deliciously about food, love, and hope...she will make you believe in life’s sweetness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wiggs writes with compassion and insight... This is another winner.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Compassionate and poignant... Hot-button issues from real-life events inspired Wiggs to write this complex, thought-provoking novel that depicts how the power of friendship and love can overcome heart-wrenching challenges.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness on Sugar and Salt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSugar and Salt \u003c\/em\u003eis a touching and important read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890421526757,"sku":"NP9780062914231","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062914231.jpg?v=1730233248","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sugar-and-salt-a-novel-isbn-9780062914231","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}