Eat Post Like – a novel by Emily Arden Wells

A debut novel by Emily Arden Wells an architect, writer, and creative based in Colorado. Eat Post Like, is a culinary fiction story of love, grief, and self-discovery. 

 Eat Post Like is a witty and heartfelt novel that follows the story of Claire Lin, a high-powered New York lawyer whose life is upended after the sudden death of her fiancé. While grieving, she discovers he had secretly been running a popular anonymous foodie Instagram account. Determined to uncover the truth, Claire sets off on a whirlwind journey through Italy, France, and Japan—recreating his posts, connecting with strangers, and slowly rediscovering herself through food, travel, and unexpected connection. Both charming and poignant, Eat Post Like is a celebration of love, loss, and the joy of living well.

Dimensions: 5.31″ x 8” (in.)
Page Count: 384
Published: June 2025

Emily Arden Wells is a Yale-trained architect and partner at Move Matter / Architects, she’s been recognized by Wallpaper as a rising design talent. She owns a digital media agency called Five O’Clock Creative. She is also the founder of the award-winning cocktail blog Gastronomista and has created content for brands like Campari and Wild Turkey. Her writing and photography have appeared in Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Pursuits, and Departures.

Emily has blended her experience with high‑end architecture, cocktail culture, elegant photography, and fiction writing into an eclectic, inspiring career—a testament to creativity across disciplines.