Big Books of 2026

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Like Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussChocolat by Joanne HarrisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Culinary Fiction
166 books — 112 voters
The Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonThe Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas AdamsFried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie FlaggJamaica Inn by Daphne du MaurierThe Ballad of the Sad Café and Other Stories by Carson McCullers
Cafes, Inns, Pubs and Restaurants in Titles
311 books — 66 voters

Close to Famous by Joan BauerSave the Cupcake! by Lisa PapademetriouCake Pop Crush by Suzanne NelsonScones and Sensibility by Lindsay ElandPizza, Love, and Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Kathryn Williams
YA & MG Baking Fiction
150 books — 65 voters
On What Grounds by Cleo CoyleHoliday Grind by Cleo CoyleBeing Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoyConfessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody GehrmanPerfect Blend by Sue Margolis
Coffee Cup Covers
191 books — 40 voters

Truth Is Not of This World by Diana KettermanGrowing a Seminary in Ethiopia by Carl E. HansenMother of Prevention (Life, Faith & Getting It Right #4) by Lori CopelandQueen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom (Life, Faith & Gett... by Allie PleiterSadie-in-Waiting (Life, Faith & Getting It Right #2) by Annie Jones
Life, Faith and Getting It Right
29 books — 22 voters
Defying the Odds by Kele MoonHome to Montana by Charlotte CarterSunshine by Robin McKinleyBeau by Marin ThomasThe Firefly Cafe by Lily Everett
Cuppa: Diners in Romance
107 books — 11 voters

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeA Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline BoninThe Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai MochizukiBefore We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Set in a Coffee Shop
79 books — 11 voters
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan BradleyA Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. KingfisherSourdough by Robin SloanA Cat Café Christmas by Codi GaryThe Christmas Cookie Wars by Eliza Evans
The 52 Book Club December 2025 Mini Bingo - #8 Baked Goods
53 books — 10 voters

Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa MedeirosDale Loves Sophie to Death by Robb Forman DewThe Espressologist by Kristina SpringerConfessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody GehrmanMugs of Love by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Foamy Hearts
22 books — 7 voters
Resisting Her Rival by Sonya WeissBack to the Good Fortune Diner by Vicki EssexConfessing to the Cowboy by Carla CassidyJust A Family Man by Carolyn SeabaughBack to Mr & Mrs by Shirley Jump
Late Night: Diners in Series Romance
39 books — 3 voters

The Scrumptious Life of Azaleah Lane by Nikki Shannon SmithWays to Make Sunshine by Renée WatsonFrom the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksAnsley's Big Bake Off by Kaitlyn PittsJustin and the Best Biscuits in the World by Mildred Pitts Walter
Young Adult and Middle Grade Baking Fiction by African-Americans
6 books — 2 voters
Unique Eats and Eateries of Denver by Chad ChisholmUnique Eats and Eateries of Washington, DC by Joann HillUnique Eats & Eateries San Francisco by Kimberley LovatoUnique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia by Irene Levy BakerUnique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City by Matt Stewart
Popular Restaurant Guides in the USA
24 books — 2 voters

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