I read it once with the cover on. This is the 18th installment of the "Shokudo no Obachan" (Cafeteria Lady) series, a book filled with heartwarming recipes and stories. - Title: Cherry Blossom Tempura - Author: Eiko Yamaguchi - Series: Shokudo no Obachan 18 - Publisher: Bungeishunju - ISBN: 9784758447423 Thank you for looking.