Enjoy a Book Feast During Thanksgiving Break 2025

Thanksgiving week runs from November 23 to November 29. Even if you’re hosting turkey dinner, we hope you can find time to read, too. Here at Hoopla, we’ve curated a menu of food-themed books that are perfect for Thanksgiving. Read a comic while the turkey cooks. Borrow an eBook and enjoy a quality read after Thanksgiving dinner. Borrow an audiobook to listen to while cooking (or taking part in a turkey trot!). We’ve got a delicious roundup:

Pizza Witch by Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins 

Roxy dreams of becoming the greatest Pizza Witch in history! But with an unmotivated boss and overprotective parents, her ambitions start to crumble—until she’s sent on a quest for the legendary Remarkable Oregano. With her sassy cat George, Roxy soars into a world of pizza magic, daring trials, and maybe even a dash of romance. 

Space Battle Lunchtime Vol. 1: Lights, Camera, Snacktion by Natalie Riess 

In this collection of the first four issues of a delightful series, Earth baker Peony lands a dream gig. It’s on the galaxy’s top cooking show and she’s thrilled—at least until she learns it’s on a spaceship and her alien rivals play dirty! Can Peony rise to the challenge and become the best chef in the cosmos? 

Let’s Eat Together, Aki and Haru Vol. 1 by Makoto Taji 

Join college roommates Aki and Haru as they face the ultimate challenge—feeding themselves! Laid-back Aki whips up budget-friendly meals to keep Haru’s spirits high through the school year. From ramen and fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season brings new flavors and memories in this slice-of-life tale celebrating friendship, food, and youth.

Off Menu by Amy Rosen 

Ruthie Cohen, a 20-something data-entry grunt for a second-rate movie app, spends her days dreaming of elaborate meals for her best friends while pining for Dean, her vacation fling. When her beloved Bubbe leaves her $62,873.42 and the advice to “follow your passion,” Ruthie enrolls in French culinary school—where temptation, chaos, and self-discovery simmer.

Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower 

After trading her big-city career and 401(k) for life back in rural Michigan, Shiloh Bellamy is determined to transform Bellamy Farms into a thriving organic operation. But when her new investor is found dead at the farmers market, suspicion falls on her family—forcing Shiloh to unearth the killer before her dreams wither away.  

When in Doubt, Add Butter by Beth Harbison 

At 37, private chef Gemma has sworn off dating, content pouring her energy into feeding her six eccentric clients—including a fussy store owner, a “butter-believer” dieter, and the mysterious “Mr. Tuesday.” Cooking is predictable; life isn’t. But when fate stirs up her carefully measured routine, Gemma must rediscover courage, hope, and—of course—butter.

Death of a Kitchen Diva by Lee Hollis and read by Tara Ochs 

In the charming town of Bar Harbor, Maine, single mom Hayley Powell juggles bills, parenting, and a new gig writing a food column. But when a rival critic turns up dead in her chowder, Hayley’s culinary debut becomes a murder investigation. Teaming up with her eccentric friends, she stirs through secrets to expose a dangerous killer. 

Sisters with a Side of Greens by Michelle Stimpson and read by Susan Spain 

Years ago, Rose Tillman loaned her sister Marvina $40 to start a business built on their mother’s legendary spice blend. But Marvina used the money elsewhere, ending their dream before it began. Now retired and craving a second chance, Rose must confront her sister—and the past—to finally claim the future she always wanted.  

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore and read by Regina Reagan 

When Jeanie inherits the Pumpkin Spice Café in the cozy town of Dream Harbor, she leaps at the chance to trade spreadsheets for cinnamon and coffee. Local farmer Logan prefers solitude, but Jeanie’s sunny presence soon unsettles his quiet life. As sparks fly, she wonders if even this gruff heart can be sweetened by love.

Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys by Liz Ireland 

At Castle Kringle, preparations for the elves’ first Thanksgiving go hilariously off the rails when Gobbles the turkey is bird-napped and Santa’s cousin Elspeth drops dead face-first into mashed potatoes. With Constable Crinkle chasing the wrong suspect and a bloody warning to back off, April must solve both mysteries before dinner turns deadly. 

A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau 

Toronto ad exec Nick Wong loves parties, penthouses, and zero commitment—until Thanksgiving drags him back to dull Mosquito Bay. His matchmaking family sets him up for disaster when his brother’s blind date turns out to be Lily Tseng, his unforgettable fling. Now, between awkward dinners and old habits, Nick might just crave something real.   

The Baby Dragon Café by A. T. Qureshi 

When Saphira opens her baby-dragon-friendly café, she never expects her fiery patrons to keep literally burning through her profits. Enter Aiden, a brooding gardener with a mischievous dragon and an offer that could save her business. As sparks—and tempers—fly, Saphira and Aiden must learn to work together before love goes up in smoke.

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree and read by the author 

After decades of battle and chaos, Viv the orc barbarian trades her sword for a coffee scoop, opening Thune’s first-ever café. Fueled by legend, hope, and one last score, she aims for a fresh start. But old rivals, city shadows, and unexpected challenges test her plans, forcing Viv to find new allies—and a new kind of courage.

Thanksgiving in Clover Springs by Rachel Wesson and read by Esther Wane 

Deputy sheriff Little Beaver is content in Clover Springs but longs for a family and the love of Asha, a woman forbidden to him by her father. When Asha is cruelly forced off the reservation, Little Beaver’s heartbreak turns to vengeance. Can love survive, or will his quest for justice destroy the life he’s built? 

Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier and read by Karen White 

Tinker’s Cove, Maine, is known for Thanksgiving traditions, from TomTom Turkey to Lucy Stone’s famous pumpkin pie. This year, however, the holiday turns deadly when activist Curt Nolan is found murdered with a war club. Between feeding her four kids and juggling holiday duties, Lucy must investigate—but one wrong move could put her on the menu.