
The Recipe Box
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Susan Bennett
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By:
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Viola Shipman
About this listen
"Filled with cherished memories and treasured recipes, The Recipe Box is a touching tribute to the women and food that unite us and connect our past to the present." (Richard Paul Evans, number-one New York Times best-selling author)
In The Recipe Box, beloved author Viola Shipman spins a tale about a lost young woman and the family recipe box that changes her life.
Growing up in northern Michigan, Samantha “Sam” Mullins felt trapped on her family’s orchard and pie shop, so she left with dreams of making her own mark in the world. But life as an overworked, undervalued sous chef at a reality star’s New York bakery is not what Sam dreamed.
When the chef embarrasses Sam, she quits and returns home. Unemployed, single, and defeated, she spends a summer working on her family’s orchard, cooking and baking alongside the women in her life - including her mother, Deana, and grandmother, Willo. One beloved, flour-flecked, ink-smeared recipe at a time, Sam begins to learn about and understand the women in her life, her family’s history, and her passion for food through their treasured recipe box. As Sam discovers what matters most, she opens her heart to a man she left behind but who now might be the key to her happiness.
The Recipe Box is a warm and heartfelt audiobook listeners will love.
©2018 Viola Shipman (P)2018 Macmillan AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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After eight years in India, Oxford's most eligible bachelor, Edmund Price, has come out of the shadows to run for Parliament and is in search of an Egyptologist to value a newly acquired collection. Expecting a renowned Oxford professor, Edmund instead finds himself entangled with Ami, the professor's determined daughter. As they delve into the treasures, their connection deepens, but trouble emerges when a golden griffin—rumored to bear the curse of Amentuk—surfaces, and they're left to wonder if the curse really is at play, or if something more nefarious is hiding among the shadows . . .
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Of Gold and Shadows
- By Susan Fryman on 03-18-25
By: Michelle Griep
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Slay Complete Series
- Slay Quartet
- By: Laurelin Paige
- Narrated by: Elena Wolfe, Shane East
- Length: 33 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Edward Fasbender is a devil. He's my father's biggest rival. He takes what he wants, and he bows to no one. And now Edward Fasbender wants me. I didn't expect to want him back. Having him is not in the cards, not when a union with him would destroy my father. But that doesn't mean I can't play with him a bit. Except, I've never played against such a ruthless opponent. Edward is cold and vicious, and my blood has never run hotter. They say you should choose the devil you know, but I've always preferred long odds. Even if it'll get me slain.
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Great series - but you must have the stomach
- By Amy K on 01-12-22
By: Laurelin Paige
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The Summer Cottage
- By: Viola Shipman
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Adie Lou Kruger’s ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer home - complete with its own set of rules for relaxing - that she’s inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact she’s facing a broken marriage and empty nest and that middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isn’t quite the efficient home-reno experience she’s seen on TV.
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Great book but...
- By Tasha on 09-24-19
By: Viola Shipman
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Built to Last
- By: Erin Hahn
- Narrated by: Lisa Zimmerman, Kale Williams
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Shelby Springfield has spent the last ten years trying to overcome her past, sanding it away like she does the rough spots on the vintage furniture finds she makes over. But as a former child star, it’s hard to forget a mediocre pop career, a meltdown widely documented by the paparazzi, and a huge public break with her former co-star Lyle Jessup. It’s also hard to forget her other co-star and childhood sweetheart, Cameron Riggs—the one who got away.
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Cute !!
- By Evie Miller on 10-18-24
By: Erin Hahn
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Only When It's Us
- Bergman Brothers, Book 1
- By: Chloe Liese
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Nelson Hobbs
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since she sat next to me in class and gave me death eyes, Willa Sutter's been on my shit list. Why she hates me, I don't know. What I do know is that Willa is the kind of chaos I don't need in my tidy life. She's the next generation of women's soccer. Wild hair, wilder eyes. Bee-stung lips that should be illegal. And a temper that makes the devil seem friendly. She's a thorn in my side, a menacing, cantankerous pain-in-the-ass who's turned our business mathematics course into a goddamn gladiator arena. I'll leave this war zone unscathed, coming out on top....
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circles
- By Amazing on 06-27-24
By: Chloe Liese
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Perfectly Wicked
- A Novel
- By: Lindsay Lovise
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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There have always been rumors that something magical is afoot at Wicked Good Apples. Rain during droughts and other inexplicable happenings have long haunted the Maine orchard, but only Holly Celeste and her family know the truth: the Celestes are just a little wicked. Despite the magical secret ingredient in their cider, the family business is floundering. When Connor Grimm, a charming and nationally beloved paranormal investigator, requests to film an episode of his popular TV show on the mysterious farm, Holly reluctantly accepts.
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Charming Paranormal Romance
- By Carissa Ramirez on 04-18-25
By: Lindsay Lovise
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My Brother's Keeper
- By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Aja James hasn't had it easy. She has kept a close watch over her siblings ever since tragedy robbed them of their parents. Tired of carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Aja is ready for a change. Her best friend, Roxie, knows just what to do - she sets Aja up on a date with one of the most sought-after bachelors in town, handsome sportscaster Charles Clayton. Charles is everything Aja has ever dreamed of - sensitive, sexy, and charming. But "happily ever after" isn't that simple.
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Aja, Aja, Aja!!
- By Asya on 02-22-20
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The Royals Upstairs
- By: Karina Halle
- Narrated by: Alex C. Stewart, Cassandra York
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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James Hunter has made a tactical error. His new role as protection officer to Prince Magnus of Norway was supposed to be an exciting change. Instead he’s marooned on a royal estate in the middle of nowhere charged with chasing after demon children and dodging the machinations of meddling staff. And the crowning jewel in this little drama—the children’s nanny is none other than Laila Bruset. The woman whose heart he broke. The woman who still holds his.
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Meet in the middle
- By K. Jones on 04-17-25
By: Karina Halle
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The Real Deal
- A Novel
- By: Lauren Blakely
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Zachary Webber
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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April Hamilton wants you to know she hasn’t been on Craigslist since that time she sold her futon after college. She doesn’t even spend that much time online. And even if she did, she would not be looking up personal ads. But going home alone for her family's summer reunion is an invitation for every single relative to butt into her personal life. She simply can’t handle another blind date with the butcher, the baker, or the candlestick maker from her hometown. So when she finds the Craigslist ad for a boyfriend-for-hire, she’s ready to pay to play.
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Good story, however...
- By Wendy on 07-22-18
By: Lauren Blakely
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Handle with Care
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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After the death of his father, Lincoln Moorehead finds himself in the middle of a drama. He's been named CEO of Moorehead Media, much to his brother’s chagrin. But Lincoln’s bad attitude softens when he meets the no-nonsense, gorgeous woman who has been given the task of transforming him from the gruff, wilderness guy to a suave businessman.
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Great story, great narration
- By LAS on 08-30-19
By: Helena Hunting
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Ruthless
- By: Lexi Blake
- Narrated by: Alexandra Shawnee
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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Riley Lawless believes the CEO of StratCast orchestrated his parents' murder 20 years ago to steal his father's software program. And there's only one way he can find some solid evidence - and wreak his vengeance. Heir to the StratCast legacy, Ellie Stratton hires a new attorney to handle a delicate business matter - and she's shocked by her attraction to him. Over the course of a few weeks, Riley becomes her lover, her friend, her everything.
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Great characters and story
- By Sarah on 02-15-17
By: Lexi Blake
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- Pseudomamma
- 10-23-21
Surprisingly good...
I ended up having to start this book over because I kept getting interrupted and would lose track of the characters. I'm very glad I did. The book turned out to be surprisingly good, the characters were interesting. There was not a lot of love story or romance, which made it more interesting. And as a baker, I appreciate the recipes.
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- Maria
- 03-24-18
Good story!
Living in northern Michigan, I loved this book. I was eager to download it, as I adore stories about the past, and especially about food. I listened nearly straight through. Very enjoyable listen, and the narrator did a great job. My only complaint is that I was hoping for recipes that were authentically "old." They obviously aren't. The very first recipe mentioned for apple crisp called for Honeycrisp apples, which Michiganders know aren't native to Michigan and weren't even developed until several decades later than the 1930s that the recipe supposedly originated. It would have been a better story if the author used real recipes from that generation -- it would have given the novel more authenticity. Still, overall a great story.
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- Nana Burd
- 10-01-24
A trip back to Grandma's undying love, the memories on the farm.
Not one single word did I dislike.
More a fan with every book. I'm ordering this one in print. A hard copy as the guide I've been seeking to share our family history.
"It all started in the kitchen sitting at the pink formica table entranced by every word she said....
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- DIY'er
- 09-12-20
Precious Memories
This book has inspired me to start this tradition with my daughter. I love cooking and baking. I grew up watching my grandma bake. This story is precious!
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- sb477
- 05-16-18
Perfect for a baker.
As much as I love Audible, I wish I’d bought the hard copy of this book simply for the recipes recited in the story. A wonderful blend of a family story and the food that ties the generations together.
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- Trudy Owens
- 03-26-18
We bake because we love someone
This isn't my usual fare, but sometimes to rest from my special forces, murder mysteries, and sci-fi first loves, I look for recipe stories, you know, the ones that take place in coffee shops, catering businesses, cookie kitchens, or pastry pantries. These usually involve murders the women must solve, and vary widely in quality. This book has no murder, no "action" and yet it was delightful.
This is a multi-generational love story, love for the land, for serving others, for family, for heritage. There is only a little confusion as the story jumps through time to tell various stories, but you can get through it. These are normal, everyday events that all our families have gone through, but are the stuff of lore and love. It ends up being interesting all the way through as you hear how the women of the orchard handled hardships and good times and changing times. And how the recipe box ties them all throughout. The narration is good, and maintains the tone of groundedness. This is well-worth your time, and you might enjoy trying some of the recipes.
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- LDC
- 08-22-22
Wonderful recipes
Heartwarming story with delicious recipes.
This is a book I will share with friends and family.
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- Patrick Lee
- 01-31-24
The recipe box
It is a very soothing listen, and it relates to my own life. Thanks for your kind words of wisdom stashed away in the book.
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- Joseph
- 06-19-22
Feel good
I enjoy this book. About the family and recipes. I enjoy every moment of all the love for each other.
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- B. Moore
- 06-26-23
Wonderful!
This book captures the beauty and value of family. Absolutely wonderful! A must read for daughters and granddaughters.
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