Billie Breslin has just landed her dream at <i>Delicious!</i>, the most iconic food magazine in New York. In an unfortunate turn of events Billie's career barely gets started before the magazine is shut down and what looks like an interim job to tidy up as the doors close turns out to be an amazing journey to a magical, life - changing discovery. In a hidden room in the magazine's library, Billie finds the letters of Lulu Swan, a plucky twelve - year - old who corresponded with the legendary chef James Beard during World War II. Lulu's letters inspire Billie to come to terms with her own truths - about her self, her adored big sister and her ability to open her heart to love.<br/><br/><i>Delicious!</i> is the first novel from New York Times best selling author Ruth Reichl a big generous novel full of food and romance and ultimately the vast array of life's possibilities.