Part culinary adventure, part personal awakening—one woman’s story chasing oysters across North America to discover a hidden world and her own true path.
What started as a whimsical visit to an oyster farm became a life-changing journey across North America's hidden shellfish world. As Virginia Shaffer “Lady Oyster”, traverses saltwater marshes and sticky mudflats, from bustling seafood parties to clamorous shucking competitions, readers take an immersive dive into the gritty, passionate community of people who live and breathe oysters.
Oyster Society reveals the profound stories hiding beneath the surface of our food system. As the author sinks deeper into this briny underground, she discovers that oyster people aren't just growing shellfish—they're cultivating resilience, sustainability, and authentic connection to the coast. Paperback 280 pages. Autographed copy
