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THINK LIKE A CHEF: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Clarkson Potter

Tom Colicchio

We’ve been long time fans of Chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author, Tom Colicchio. This month his 1st cookbook Think Like A Chef celebrates its 25th anniversary which has stunning imagery as well as a new author’s note!

When it first came out in 2000, it was a groundbreaking volume as it has simple steps that Tom used as a means to deconstruct a chef’s creative process. In many ways, it allows you to make restaurant-style meals in an accessible way for any home cook.

You’ll be able to build the cooking fundamentals that are essential from: roasting, braising, sauteing, making stocks, and making sauces.

Tom also shows how you can roast tomatoes and braise artichokes in various ways to make vinaigrettes to a carmelized tomato tart.

In a section called Trilogies, Tom combines 3 basic ingredients that can make several dishes that you’ll enjoy. This cookbook has a number of stunning photographs and is essentially a master class that is available on your bookshelf!

ANNIE LENNOX: RETROSPECTIVE

RIZZOLI

Annie Lennox

We always love seeing something interesting when it comes to our coffeetable books. Annie Lennox: Retrospective is a visual memoir by Annie Lennox which is the first and only official book from this award winning artist perfect for those who love music, fashion, and photography.

With a career that is almost half a century old, she is icon in pop music and pop culture whether it was being one part of Eurythmics with Dave Stewart or as a solo artist, she is known for some of the best-selling records or all times as well as creating memorable imagery that centers around her music.

As she has been filmed by some of the greatest photographers such as Richard Avedon, Paolo Roversi, and Ellen von Unwerth to name a few - this book includes Polaroids, iconic portraits, music video stills, record covers, and more.

ORGANIZED LIVING: SOLUTIONS AND INSPIRATIONS FOR YOUR HOME

TEN SPEED PRESS

Shira Gill

If you’ve ever wondered what the homes of professional organizers look no further in Shira Gill’s Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home [A Home Organization Book]!

Shira showcases the homes of 25 international home organizers, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into this meticulously kept world. You’ll see their spaces, the organizers, the passion that fuels their work, and more. You’ll get tips from the experts, resources, visual inspiration, and organizational hacks that you can use in your home or space of interest.

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THE RUNNING BUCKET LIST

VeloPress

Jeff Horowitz

In The Running Bucket List: 106 Ideas to Inspire Every Runner, if you weren’t sure where to start in your journey as a runner, this book lets you know about little-known races and international competitions. It also looks at new training techniques and travel destinations.

Whether you run to lose or keep your weight where you like it, to be healthy, or simply to declutter your mind - doing this can assist those areas and a lot more! Even though it has many benefits, some can get stuck in monotony.

The book has a list of things you can check off your bucket list, whether it’s joining races, or ticking off things that may seem more mundane.

As you check off the list, you can assess your relationship with running and find a deeper meaning as you go along or to share it with others that you run with.

ULTRA PROTEIN

VeloPress

Melanie en Veganie

In Ultra Protein: 55 Plant-Based Recipes to Maximize Body and Brain Health, if you’ve ever wondered how much protein your should consume or how you can shake up what it is you are eating so that you have variety - this cookbook aims to help you with that and more!

In addition to recipes for those that are looking for plant-based options, you’ll find that you’ll understand more about sources that can provide this, nutritional structure, and how they work in your body. Knowing this will let you have a better view of why this is important to know as you navigate your own dietary needs.

We have our eye on making their Spinach and Spirulina Green Smoothie, Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas, and One-Pot Lasagna.

We also like that they have the Protein Kit which will help with our shopping lists as well as making sure we have what we need to make our dishes!

THE SECRET OF SECRETS

Clarkson Potter

Dan Brown

We have been long time fans of Dan Brown’s series that involves Robert Langdon, who we met in The Davinci Code. He’s back in The Secret of Secrets. We catch him on his way to Prague to attend a lecture by Katherine Solomon who is a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship with! She is about to release a book that will disrupt various beliefs. A murder takes place and she disappears along with her manuscript.

In the chaos, he finds that he is also being targeted and that the plot is across various cities. While he is trying to find Katherine and getting answers he is toggling between future science, mystical lore, and finds surprising truths that will change the way we see the human mind.

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GONE IN THE NIGHT

Minotaur Books

Joanna Schaffhausen

In the 5th installment, Gone in the Night: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel we catch up with Detective Annalisa Vega who has not forgiven her brother for his involvement in a murder and he hasn’t forgiven her for turning him in! So when he asks her to visit him in prison she finds out that he has a case for her as one of his inmates, Joe Green, could be innocent of a murder.

We learn the nature of this crime, but we also find out via a letter written anonymously that the eyewitness made up their story. With all of this information, Annalisa takes the case as she is a private investigator. She finds out that the eyewitness lied and that Annalisa’s husband is the person who arrested Joe.

In righting this wrong, she finds a number of other circumstances surrounding Joe that makes her analyze everything that she has learned. Her marriage, family, and the belief in justice is on the line as she finds the truth!

GLITZ, GLAM AND A DAMN GOOD TIME

Grand Central Publishing

Jennifer Wright

As we wait for when The Gilded Age is back, we can find out more about one of the prominent characters in this series - Marion Graves Anthon Fish, aka Mamie Fish in Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power. This biography delves into how women used parties and social gatherings as a means to gain power, prestige, and the ability to have agency during this time in history.

Mamie was known for throwing the best parties and was designated The Fun Maker. An invite meant that you were privy to lavish decor; A-list invitees; booze; pranks; and large animal guest stars.

This book shares how she and her friends shaped the line of history, exerting their influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings. This was in a time where they couldn’t hold an office or own property! They obtained the ability to navigate this world through throwing events!

STILL WE RISE

Clarkson Potter

Erika Council

In Still We Rise: A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit with Over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes, this cookbook is a love letter to flour, butter, and buttermilk biscuits! Erika Council is the founder and head baker of the reknowned Bomb Biscuit Company. in Atlanta, Georgia. As the granddaughter of legendary soul food Chef Mildred Mama Dip Council who was a teacher, activist and cooked and baked to support during the 60’s, her bisuits were powerful.

In this cookbook we see traditional biscuits in an inventive way. Readers can enjoy friends, family, and Southern culinary icons that have a love for baking. You’ll find biscuits, spreads, and sandwiches. We can’t wait to make Bomb Buttermilk Biscuits, Angel Biscuits, and Everything “Bagel” Biscuits!

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SALAD FREAK: RECIPES TO FEED

A HEALTHY OBSESSION

Abrams Books

Jess Damuck

A well made salad is an art and it is one that can be enjoyed for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. In Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed A Healthy Obsession, we get to know more about this dish and its true versatility! Created by Jess Damuck who was Martha Stewart’s (who wrote a foreward for this book) personal salad chef for over a decade.

With more than 100 recipes created by Jess, she shares her love for this dish and how we can keep changing it up regardless of the meal or seasons and never getting bored!

She focuses on integrating color, texture, shape, and flavor to take your meal to the next level. We're looking forward to making her Citrus Breakfast Salad; Tea-Smoked Chicken and Bitter Greens Salad; and Roasted Grapes, Ricotta, Croutons, and Endive Salad. Yes, they can be enjoyed as a side, but they can be an entire meal on its own.

SALSA DADDY: A COOKBOOK: DIP YOUR WAY

INTO MEXICAN COOKING

Clarkson Potter

Rick Martinez

When it comes to a great meal, we enjoy a nice dip or salsa to add that extra bit of flavor and texture to our meals. In Salsa Daddy: A Cookbook: Dip Your Way Into Mexican Cooking, James Beard Award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Mi Cocina brings us a cookbook filled with over 70 dips and salsas as well as 24 fun and easy meals to make.

When it comes to variety, we can see us reaching for this book everytime we are looking to add that extra bit of savoriness to make meals for ourselves as well as friends and family.

Salsa as a category has a rich history that spans over 500 years and Chef Rick Martinez brings his expertise to us. This is the glow up that our burgers, roasted vegetables, and chicken needs! We're also excited to make Puffy Tacos, Pozole Verde con Pollo, and Enchiladas Gratinadas.

MOVE, REST, RECOVER: A WORKBOOK: YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BALANCING MIND AND BODY

VeloPress

Erin Taylor

In Move Rest Recover: A Workbook: Your Practica; Guide to Balancing Mind and Body, it's about balancing your mind, body, and nervous system! This workbook helps you to create a recovery practice that will optimize and support your lifestyle.

In navigating this book, you will be able to reflect and write based on prompts that guide you through your mental and physical recovery tools. This book aims to assist you in your concerns which include: decrease your stress and tension, increase attentional capacity, manage and solve physical pain, promoting mental stability, boost your immune system, improve the quality of your sleep, and more!

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MATTY MATHESON: SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: A COOKBOOK

Ten Speed Press

Matty Matheson

Obviously, we love seeing Chef Matty Matheson in The Bear where he serves as Executive Producer as well as playing Neil Flak on the series! But we always enjoy seeing his take on food through his noted cookbooks. In Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook, he shares recipes within this trio and how he has elevated these components of a number of our favorite meals! In true Matty style, he takes his signature twists on these standards and shows how we can create these dishes simply for maximum flavor!

With over 126 recipes, we're excited to check out soups that include: Giant Meatball Soup in Beefy Tomato Broth, Crab Congee, and Creamy Sausage Soup with Rapini and Tortellini. For sanwiches, we're thinking about a Cubano, Italian Combo; and Banana Bread French Toast with Fried Egg, Peameal Bacon, and Maple Syrup. In terms of salads, Everyone's Mom's Macaroni and Tuna Salad, Griddled Salami Panzanella Salad; and Peaches with Goat Cheese, Mint, Honeycomb, and Olive Oil (we're really excited for this one).

In addition to the recipes, you can also enjoy photos of his day-in-the-life with Matty and his family.

KISMET: BRIGHT, FRESH, VEGETABLE-LOVING RECIPES

Clarkson Potter

Sarah Hymason + Sara Kramer

When vibrant Mediterranean flavors merge with vegetable forward California cuisine you have Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes by the women chef owners behind restaurants Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie in Los Angeles - Sarah Hymason and Sara Kramer.

You'll find over 100 recipes like Salty-Sweet Persimmon Salad, Harissa Party Wings, and a Wedge Salad with Miso-Poppy Dressing. This is a great way to add to our favorite meals!

STACKED: THE ART OF THE PERFECT SANDWICH

Harvest

Owen Ha

In Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich, we're looking to focus on taking our sandwich game to the next level with TikTok's Sandwich King, Owen Ha. A great sandwich no matter the time of year is always good to enjoy and we can always find new ways to make them even better.

He has a number of recipes that elevate the classics as well as making new creations. He believes that anything that can be stached and held in your hands is considered a sandwich which includes: tacos, bao, and wraps!

We're already thinking about his Chipotle Chicken Philly, Snapper Po' boy with Remoulade, and Peking Duck Wrap to name a few. His recipes include breakfast as well as dessert - hello Salted Brownie Ice Cream Bar!

You'll find easy-to-follow instructions and enticing photos.

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THE OTHER MOTHERS

Gallery Books

Katherine Faulkner

In The Other Mothers, we'll get our thrills in with this novel which takes us to an exclusive London community where we see how murder, class, and motherhood converge in this thriller.

A nanny is found dead and Tash, a new mom realizes that this could be a way for her to start her career as a freelance journalist. In addition to the need for a fresh start, she's also looking for new friends that are also mothers as she settles into this new phase of her life.

She finds a group that embody the lives and sense of self that she sees for herself ultimately. They welcome her into their circle that's filled with wealth, connections, and ease that is a striking contrast to her cramped living where she is concerned with mounting bills.

When another death takes place, she realizes that the community that she is engaging with is not exactly what it seems. Is there another reason why she was so quickly admitted into this group? Do they have dangerous motives?

HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES

Revell

Amanda Cox

Beckett Walsh is a beekeeper who loves her life working alongside her father in He Should Have Told the Bees. But it is the unexpected death of her father that upsets her world. She realizes that she will have to deal with a new part owner of the family that wants to sell their property.

Callie Petersonfinds herself in a precarious position and just learned that she is named in a trust by someone that she doesn't know. She has a number of financial issues and maybe gaining access to the funds from the trust could hekp her situation.

Their worlds will collide in an unexpected way and maybe, it will lead to a bestter future for both of them unexpectedly.

MAKE IT JAPANESE: SIMPLE RECIPES FOR EVERYONE

Clarkson Potter

Rise McClenn

When it's time to create a meal for a special ocassion or simply to pair with your favorite program, Make It Japanese: Simple Recipes For Everyone which will assist you in making Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

Each recipe comes with great imagery. You'll find traditional dishes with a twist as well as classics that will become your go-to that you can enjoy anytime.

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OLD WORLD ITALIAN: RECIPES & SECRETS FROM OUR TRAVELS IN ITALY - A COOKBOOK

Clarkson Potter

Mimi Thorisson

Mimi Thorisson illustrates her and her family's love for cuisines within her cookbooks. In Old World Italian, she shares culinary gems that she has uncovered in an array of diverse regions in Italy from Tuscany, Umbria, Naples and beyond. She shares food experts who provides their techniques and stories that are incorporated into 100 authentic dishes. You'll also learn about classic dishes that you can enjoy with your family as well mysteries of the cuisine that will be unraveled throughout this book.

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BEAUTIFUL BOOZE: STYLISH COCKTAILS TO MAKE AT HOME

Countryman Press

Natalie Migliarini + James Stevenson

We've been following @BeautifulBooze for awhile as her approach and passion for cocktails is one that we have always enjoyed, especially in these current times. Natalie is a cocktail stylist, home bartender, photographer and recipe developer. Her approach is one of a home bartender, so you know that you'll feel comfortable in executing these cocktails.

In Beautiful Booze, you'll learn about making classic cocktails, new beverages, learning how to make a stunning Instagram worthy presentation and more. We know that this will be a book that will oscillate between being on your coffee table and in your bar area when looking for new concoctions to make.

We highly suggest this book as one that have always wanted to embark into craft beverages to pick up as they enhance their skills and also create a new skill during this quarantine.

QUICK AND DELICIOUS: 100 RECIPES TO COOK IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS

Grand Central Publishing

Gordon Ramsay

We've all known Gordon Ramsay and his successful career that has included a number of engaging cooking centric shows as well as those that have travel infused within it. We also know that he is known for his technique and great eye. So having a cookbook that focuses on making 100 meals that are in 30 minutes or less, this is definitely of interest. Even though we're currently navigating strange times, we still have the need to know how to execute meals that do cut our cooking times down so we can spend more time with friends and family and create new go to meals to add into our meal plans to change things up.

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