Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate is a magical realist novel blending romance, family drama, and Mexican cuisine through a unique narrative structure organized by months and recipes. Through the story of Tita and her forbidden love, Esquivel explores how food carries emotion, memory, and resistance. The novel becomes a celebration of women's creativity and power, showing how the kitchen can be a space of rebellion and transformation.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Esquivel understood that food is never just food, it's love, politics, and history. This novel reminds us that the most intimate spaces are often where the most important revolutions happen.

DETAILS: • Author: Laura Esquivel • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 1, 1995 • ISBN: 9780385420174 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days