In debut novel ‘Food Person,’ a food writer ghostwrites a celebrity cookbook : NPR’s Book of the Day

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In Adam Roberts’ debut novel, a food writer named Isabella loses her job after fumbling a chocolate souffle demonstration on Instagram Live. But soon after, she is offered the opportunity to ghostwrite a cookbook for Molly Babcock, a famous actress whose career is in need of a reboot. Food Person follows this chaotic collaboration between Isabella, who lives and breathes food, and Molly, who doesn’t care much for food at all. In today’s episode, Roberts joins NPR’s Scott Simon for a conversation about pushing past celebrity stereotypes, the author’s favorite food writers, and a recipe involving cavatappi.

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