The Lost Art of Mixing -- Erica Bauermeister

<b>National bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick, <i>The Scent Keeper</i>, Erica Bauermeister returns to the enchanting world of <i>The School of Essential Ingredients</i> in this luminous sequel.</b> <p/> Lillian and her restaurant have a way of drawing people together. There's Al, the accountant who finds meaning in numbers; Chloe, a budding chef who hasn't learned to trust after heartbreak; Finnegan, quiet and steady as a tree, who can disappear into the background despite his massive height; Louise, Al's wife, whose anger simmers just below the boiling point; and Isabelle, whose memories are slowly slipping from her grasp. And there's Lillian herself, whose life has taken a turn she didn't expect... <p/> Their lives collide and mix with those around them, sometimes joining in effortless connections, at other times sifting together and separating again, creating a family that is chosen, not given. A beautifully imagined novel about the ties that bind--and links that break--<i>The Lost Art of Mixing</i> is a captivating meditation on the power of love, food, and companionship. <p/> <br> READERS GUIDE INCLUDED<br><br><b>Author:</b> Erica Bauermeister<br><b>Publisher:</b> Berkley Books<br><b>Published:</b> 11/05/2013<br><b>Pages:</b> 304<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.55lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780425265031<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Erica Bauermeister</b> is the author of the national best