Recipe for Joy

Monica Comas was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from The Ohio State University and a master’s in journalism from New York University. She’s worked as a newspaper reporter, a journalist covering stocks and the economy, and a financial editor. But fiction has always been her true love. Monica lives in New York with her husband, John, and their tiny shih tzu, Poirot. For more information, visit www.monicacomas.com.

“Comas gives us characters so real, you’ll want to invite them to your own kitchen table.” —Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author“In Recipe For Joy, two estranged sisters are brought together by their late grandmother’s recipes. What begins in heartache becomes a journey of forgiveness and healing—a warm, witty reminder that food and family hold the power to lead us home. With a pinch of memory and a dash of love, Comas’s debut is a novel to savor. An absolute joy to read.” —Rochelle Weinstein, bestselling author of We Are Made of Stars“Writing with a deep understanding of grief, grudges, and the difficult but essential path to forgiveness, Monica Comas has spun a heartwarming tale of healing and self-discovery. Recipe for Joy is an old-fashioned, hopeful hug of a novel, complete with recipes that are sweet to the tooth and nourishing to the soul.” —Karen Dukess, USA Today bestselling author of Welcome to Murder Week and The Last Book Party“Recipe for Joy is a hug in book form. Monica Comas’s writing delivers tender characters who feel like wonderfully familiar neighbors. I loved the journey this story took me on—from suburbia to rural farms, and then to farmers’ markets in the heart of New York City—with intergenerational secrets, never-too-late romance, sibling rivalry, deep friendships, and career changes. Throughout, Comas gives us a bonus of actual recipes of sweet and savory dishes I can try for myself and pass on to others which makes this a book I’ll keep in my kitchen as well as on my bedside table.” —Jimin Han, author of The Apology“Recipe for Joy is the farm-to-table edition on grief and family relationships. Comas skillfully bakes in the notion that our past can help us find our future. She also reminds us that, despite distance, our palates can stir memories and lead us home. This savory debut novel is a foodie’s meditation on how to thrive.” —Ramona Reeves, author of It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories“A wonderful and delightful novel filled with warmth, wit, and so much heart. Comas expertly crafts a poignant exploration of loss and love, told through a compelling narrative that champions family, hope, and healing.” —Abigail Rose-Marie, author of The Moonflowers