Genre Fiction
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Sugar and Salt: A Novel
The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop brings readers a can't-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas.
Jerome 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.
When the restaurant that shares his commercial kitchen loses its longtime tenant, a newcomer moves in: Margot Salton, a barbecue master from Texas.
Margot 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.
Margot 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…
Jerome 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.
When the restaurant that shares his commercial kitchen loses its longtime tenant, a newcomer moves in: Margot Salton, a barbecue master from Texas.
Margot 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.
Margot 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…
Editorial Reviews
"Susan Wiggs and the words "favorite writer" go together, and with Sugar and Salt 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." - Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box
"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." - Library Journal (starred review) on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"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, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!" - Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
"What a warm and deeply satisfying story! Reading it is like feeling the summer sun after a long winter." - Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper, on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"A gentle love story perfect for anyone looking for love amid personal, family, and financial crises." - Kirkus Reviews on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"A feel-good family saga… A charming tale about the silver linings of unwanted detours." - People on The Lost and Foun...
"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." - Library Journal (starred review) on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"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, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!" - Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
"What a warm and deeply satisfying story! Reading it is like feeling the summer sun after a long winter." - Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper, on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"A gentle love story perfect for anyone looking for love amid personal, family, and financial crises." - Kirkus Reviews on The Lost and Found Bookshop
"A feel-good family saga… A charming tale about the silver linings of unwanted detours." - People on The Lost and Foun...
Readers Top Reviews
YvonneCarlos Cabe
As always, this author has written another great read. I love her books. Once I start one, I can't put it down. Keep writing. I'm thirsty for your work.
Kindle YvonneCar
As I read this book, I felt myself become involved with the main character's plight. Because there are those who feel they can do whatever they want because they have money and weild power because they can the protagonist plight engaged me. I wanted to stand up with her and face down these bullies. The woman in this tale stands up to them albeit with the aid of those who embrace justice and want to help her not only survive but triumph in the end. Great book.
Kindle Kindle Y
Susan Wiggs' novel brings the best of dealing with difficult situations. Sugar and Salt is thought provoking and readers will remember this book long after they finish it. It is a powerful novel with a powerful message.
SunnyKindle Kind
This novel is a journey of a young woman's triumph over unspeakable horrors and adversity. As Margie navigates the ugliest of events in a small town filled within a bias, she finds support, love and encouragement from many unexpected places. It is a story that as a woman, will chill you to your soul, shed tears of compassion .... But will fill your heart with the powers of courage,love, hope, & redemption.
Library LaneySunn
Susan Wiggs is an automatic buy for me and I confess that I hadn't really read in depth about what the storyline was. This book takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotion through the story of the main character. The way the author deals with the effects of poverty, rape, racism and the criminal justice system will make you want to rush out and volunteer to make a difference in the world. Well done story by a must buy author.
