**The Forbidden Garden** delves into the gripping true story of a group of botanists during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II. As German forces encircled the city, the scientists were faced with a heart-wrenching decision: consume the seeds from their vast collection to survive or safeguard them for future generations to combat global hunger. This collection, housed in a converted palace, was the world's largest assembly of seeds and plants, painstakingly gathered over decades. Amidst the dire circumstances of the siege, these botanists chose to protect their invaluable work, even at the cost of their own lives. Their story highlights the enduring importance of preserving biodiversity in the face of adversity.

The novel is a poignant exploration of love, family, and identity, following the complex relationship between two young men, Benson and Mike, living in Houston. When Mike flies to Japan to care for his dying father, leaving Benson with his visiting mother, the narrative delves into themes of cultural dissonance, personal growth, and the challenges of intimacy. As both characters grapple with their own internal struggles and familial duties, the story unfolds through their alternating perspectives, offering a raw and tender look at the intricacies of human connections and the ways in which we seek to find and define home.

"Italian Days" is a richly woven travel memoir that takes the reader on an evocative journey through Italy's cities, culture, and history. The author's exploration is both external and internal, as she traverses the picturesque landscapes and delves into the art, architecture, and culinary delights that define the Italian experience. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the country's heritage, the narrative is as much about the personal transformation that travel can inspire as it is about the vibrant tapestry of Italian life. The memoir is a celebration of the senses, inviting readers to lose themselves in the beauty and complexity of Italy's timeless allure.

All Consuming examines how food shifted from a routine necessity to a central part of contemporary life. Through essays, Ruby Tandoh traces the social, economic and media forces—supermarkets, restaurants, television and social platforms—that have reshaped tastes, dining habits and the modern culture of food.

Something from Nothing is a collection of straightforward, pantry-first recipes that show how to turn everyday shelf-stable ingredients into flavorful, relaxed meals. Covering snacks, soups, vegetables, pastas, grains and proteins, it emphasizes an intuitive, flavor-forward approach for both weeknights and casual entertaining.

In this novel, two estranged siblings come together after their mother's death to uncover a hidden family history that spans continents and generations. As they listen to a voice recording left by their mother, they learn about her tumultuous past, including a mysterious murder, a secret marriage, and a cherished recipe for black cake that symbolizes their cultural heritage. Through this journey, they confront their own personal struggles and rediscover the bonds that connect them, ultimately finding a path to reconciliation and understanding.

Ember is a tiny dragon who’d rather bake and snack than hoard gold. When he befriends a baker, he discovers friendship, belonging, and the joy of sharing in this warm, humorous picture book.

Salsa Daddy offers 75 salsa recipes and 25 simple meals highlighting traditional and modern Mexican salsas—from quick chopped or blended preparations to richer sauces simmered for depth. It shows how salsa can serve as a dip, condiment, or the centerpiece of a meal, with recipes ranging from bright pico de gallo to nutty, chile-forward blends. The focus is on approachable, joyful cooking that brings salsa to the center of the table.

Dinner is a collection of 120 vibrant, easy-to-make vegetarian and vegan recipes aimed at solving “what’s for dinner?” with flavourful, approachable dishes. It includes mains, sides and desserts — from quick-cook and one-pan recipes to oven-ready meals — drawing on global flavors like paneer, kimchi, satay and more. Practical and reliable, the recipes are designed to make weekday and weekend dinners enjoyable and stress-free.

A concise collection of life lessons and personal stories from chef and humanitarian José Andrés, reflecting on cooking, leadership, resilience, and how food can bring people together and inspire meaningful social change.

A comprehensive cookbook and cultural exploration of Southern U.S. food, featuring over 260 recipes—from biscuits, breads, mains, and sides to stews, sauces, and desserts—alongside contextual essays on the region’s diverse culinary influences. Recipes include classic and lesser-known dishes with clear headnotes and step-by-step instructions, accompanied by vivid food photography to illustrate the traditions and flavors of the American South.

Pakistan by Maryam Jillani is a cookbook that explores Pakistani cuisine and the cultural influences behind its flavors. It offers more than 100 recipes—ranging from sauces and chutneys to aromatic curries, breads, and desserts—along with regional essays and photography to introduce readers to traditional dishes and techniques. Sample recipes include Spiced Chicken Dumplings, Tangy Potato Curry, Slow‑Cooked Lamb, Saffron‑Infused Flatbread, and Parsi Wedding Custard.

A lyrical picture book that follows a Southern family gathering around a special table for year‑round celebrations. Through moments like anniversaries, Juneteenth, weddings, and the arrival of a new sibling, the story celebrates family, community, and Gullah Geechee traditions without revealing plot details.

Sarah Ahn and her mother Nam Soon Ahn present 100+ Korean family recipes paired with practical pantry and grocery guidance. Interwoven mother-daughter conversations share kitchen wisdom, personal stories, and clear instructions for making banchan, kimchi, stews, snacks, and desserts.

A collection of more than 100 seasonal, restaurant-quality recipes rooted in Catalano’s Italian-American home cooking, featuring pastas, vegetable-forward dishes, breads, condiments, sandwiches, and sweets. Practical tips on market shopping, broths, sourdough, and menu planning help home cooks recreate elevated meals with confidence.

Celebrate is a seasonal collection of celebration bakes organized by Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, with additional sections for Party Food and Cakes. It offers recipes for traybakes, layer cakes, quiches, tarts, breads, pastries, desserts and cookies, with clear, reliable instructions and accompanying photography for a range of occasions.

Emily and her family run a bakery where they can bake emotions into their desserts—uplifting treats for confidence or comfort when you need it. After a sudden family loss, Emily breaks the one rule—never bake a bad feeling—and creates a crumble that offers numbness rather than healing. The graphic novel follows Emily and her friend Dae as they navigate grief, friendship, and the messy, complicated ways we try to cope.

How to Share an Egg is a culinary memoir in which Bonny Reichert explores how food shapes family, memory, and identity. Prompted by a trip to Poland and a bowl of borscht, she traces her culinary roots—from recipes learned at her grandmother’s elbow and a childhood in the restaurant business to her life as a chef and mother—using food and memories to reckon with her father’s history of wartime deprivation and what survival means across generations. The result is a quiet, food-centered meditation on inheritance, belonging, and finding one’s voice.

Good Things is a concise, warm collection of more than 125 recipes and practical cooking lessons from Samin Nosrat, centered on flavor, comfort, and sharing. It offers approachable recipes for everyday meals and gatherings, along with technique tips, ingredient guidance, and hosting advice—aimed at helping cooks create nourishing food and meaningful moments without fuss.

A multigenerational family saga about the Seabrooks of New Jersey, who transform from small-scale farmers into a powerful agricultural empire under the autocratic patriarch C.F. Seabrook. John Seabrook traces the family's rise and the hidden personal and business scandals—glamour masking secrecy, betrayal, and eventual collapse—while examining questions of class, power, and legacy.

John Birdsall traces how queer people and culture have shaped modern food in America and Europe, moving through kitchens, restaurants, parties, and private meals. Through profiles of figures like James Baldwin, Alice B. Toklas, Truman Capote, and others, he shows how dishes, dining practices, and the contexts of meals became expressions of queer identity. The book argues that food — from recipes to shared tables — functions as a language of modern queerness.

In a fading Italian village, newly installed Mayor Delizia Miccuci presides over shuttered businesses, disgraced townsfolk, and a bar where locals nurse old grievances. When truffle hunter Giovanni Scarpazza discovers an enormous, mysteriously potent truffle in the nearby woods, the발 find threatens to upend the community’s fortunes and relationships—forcing residents to reckon with hope, greed, and what it means to save a place they call home.

Chesnok gathers more than 110 recipes from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, drawn from Polina Chesnakova’s Ukrainian, Russian and Armenian family traditions. Featuring dishes such as tkemali, gata, varenyky and golubtsy, the book mixes practical recipes with short essays and profiles that trace the food of her childhood and the broader Soviet diaspora, offering a personal and accessible way to explore regional flavours and family cooking traditions.

A comprehensive, illustrated cookbook that demystifies Japanese home cooking with clear step-by-step instructions, ingredient guides, equipment notes and photos; it covers pantry essentials and core techniques — from making dashi and sushi rice to grilling, steaming, frying and pickling — and provides a wide range of recipes (soups, noodle dishes, tempura, yakitori, bento, sweets and more) along with menu suggestions and seasonal variations to help cooks of all levels prepare authentic Japanese meals at home.

Fusão is a cookbook by Ixta Belfrage that blends traditional Brazilian flavors with modern, inventive twists. It gathers vibrant recipes—ranging from seafood and meat dishes to desserts—alongside practical ingredient substitutions, personal stories, and photography from Brazil.