Lynda is a master storyteller. I loved the alternating timelines from the early 1900s to the 1980s. Augusta was an incredible narrator; I felt I lived in her world. The food descriptions were absolutely mouthwatering, and I wanted to eat Aunt Esther's soup myself. I thought the pharmacy setting in New York was so well done, and I loved watching Augusta and Irving's relationship develop. There was a slight magical element here, which I thought was very well done. The timelines blended together seamlessly. It was easy to root for these characters. Lynda pulls me into her books every single time. From the Jewish comfort to the ease of friends and family, there was so much to enjoy from this story. I couldn't put it down. Another absolute knockout from Lynda, and I'll always be excited to see what she does next. Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC to read and review!