New fiction for Thanksgiving: stories where food takes the spotlight
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Cozy kitchens, secret recipes, and page-turning plots
I’ve been thinking lately about how much goes on around the Thanksgiving table—food, family, conversation, and sometimes a little chaos. It got me thinking about books, too: how stories about food can capture all of that and more so I’ve rounded up some new fiction releases where food takes the spotlight.
They run the gamut… from cozy stories, full of warm kitchens, small-town charm, and comforting recipes, to mysteries or thrillers, where secrets are simmering alongside sauces and desserts.
Food in fiction isn’t just about eating—it’s about connection, tradition, and sometimes a twist you didn’t see coming.
Here are 14 2025 new fiction book release suggestions if you want to enjoy a feast for both your imagination and your taste buds this Thanksgiving.
2025 fiction releases that hit every flavour note
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After a customer dies eating Savvy's sweet potato pie, she must find the true killer to clear her café's name and protect her business.
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