Better Food for a Better World: A Novel
In the relaxed, ex-hippie haven of El Campo, Natural High Ice Cream should be doing a brisk business. The founders of the shop, three couples who have been close friends since college, pooled their resources to bring locally sourced, cleverly named ice cream to their northern California community. While the shop seemed like a fail-safe idea at its inception, financial troubles and some restlessness among the partners have left Natural High on shaky ground. When Vivy, one of the partners, decides to dredge up some old talent to bring in new business, the shop and all three relationships hang in the balance. The latest offering from accomplished author McGraw, Better Food for a Better World depicts the delicate dance between business partners, longtime friends, and new lovers. Even the peripheral characters are uniquely memorable, and longtime readers will recognize McGraw’s ability to offer intimate portraits of some remarkable relationships. Deeply insightful and heartfelt, Better Food for a Better World will appeal to fans of Anita Shreve, Karen White, and anyone interested in the quirks, shared loyalties, and not-so-hidden desires of three modern marriages. --Stephanie Turza