The Cookbook Collector

In her most ambitious novel yet, Allegra Goodman explores the contrasting worlds of Silicon Valley and rare book collecting through the lives of Emily and Jessamine Bach, two women with vastly different personalities and ambitions. The story delves into themes of appetite, temptation, and fulfillment, highlighting the choices we make when searching for meaning in a digital age. Rich in ideas and characters, the novel examines the importance of staying rooted in genuine love and reality amid a world of material pursuits and virtual distractions.