What is Julia Child's highest-rated book?

"Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1: A Cookbook by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck" is Julia Child's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 4.8/5.

How many Julia Child books are reviewed on LuvemBooks?

We have reviewed 1 book by Julia Child.

What genres does Julia Child write?

Julia Child's books span genres including Cooking & Food.

When was Julia Child born?

Julia Child was born in 1912 and passed away in 2004.

Julia Child - Author Profile

Julia Child

American

1912 - 2004

Julia Carolyn Child was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for having brought French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.

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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1: A Cookbook by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck

4.8/5

A New York Times bestseller first published by Knopf in 1961 and still in print, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 is a foundational French cookbook co-authored by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle, designed to translate the full logic of classic French cuisine for the American home cook — and widely credited with reshaping how the country thinks about food.

Reviewed Apr 16, 2026

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