A farm in upstate New York may not be the classic beach read setting, but Julia Turshen’s sweet, sapphic romance will make you reconsider vacation plans. When Paige and her son relocate to the fictional town of Sungold, they’re looking for a fresh start. What they get is fresh produce from Frankie, the town’s beloved local farmer, and for Paige, an unexpected crush. Bonus here is that Turshen is a celebrated cookbook author, so she has the unique (and charming) ability to make any[itals] food sound Michelin-starred — call me after you read about the tomato and mayo sandwich. “Down to Earth” offers heaping servings of found family, nostalgia (there’s a lovely roller rink scene), and a slow-burn romance that’s worth savoring.
