Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

A Novel

“A sweet and savory treat.” —People “An impressive feat of narrative jujitsu . . . that keeps readers turning the pages too fast to realize just how ingenious they are.”—The New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Pick From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lager Queen of Minnesota, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a novel about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country’s most coveted dinner reservation. When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine—and a dashing sommelier—he’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter—starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva’s journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that’s a testament to her spirit and resilience. Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal’s startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life—its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent.

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

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North Carolina

California

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Tennessee

"A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate, and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest"--

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

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Illinois

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Mississippi

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Alabama

A National Bestseller! “The perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day.” —Washington Post “[A] charmer of a tale. . . Warm, witty and--like any good craft beer--complex, the saga delivers a subtly feminist and wholly life-affirming message.” —People Magazine A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest Two sisters, one farm. A family is split when their father leaves their shared inheritance entirely to Helen, his younger daughter. Despite baking award-winning pies at the local nursing home, her older sister, Edith, struggles to make what most people would call a living. So she can't help wondering what her life would have been like with even a portion of the farm money her sister kept for herself. With the proceeds from the farm, Helen builds one of the most successful light breweries in the country, and makes their company motto ubiquitous: "Drink lots. It's Blotz." Where Edith has a heart as big as Minnesota, Helen's is as rigid as a steel keg. Yet one day, Helen will find she needs some help herself, and she could find a potential savior close to home. . . if it's not too late. Meanwhile, Edith's granddaughter, Diana, grows up knowing that the real world requires a tougher constitution than her grandmother possesses. She earns a shot at learning the IPA business from the ground up--will that change their fortunes forever, and perhaps reunite her splintered family? Here we meet a cast of lovable, funny, quintessentially American characters eager to make their mark in a world that's often stacked against them. In this deeply affecting family saga, resolution can take generations, but when it finally comes, we're surprised, moved, and delighted.

Massachusetts

Indiana

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Ohio

Great story of family...friends..beer.
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Utah

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Maryland

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Michigan

Follows Eva Thorvald's life journey, rooted in the foods of Minnesota and growing into a legendary, sought-after chef.

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest (signed)

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

J. Ryan Stradal

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J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota